Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

This week on Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists, we are spotlighting an organization that is making a positive difference in the lives of current and former foster care children: A Home Within. 
A Home Within is a collective of volunteer therapists who offer no-cost therapy to current and former foster care children, for as long as they need it. This is the kind of transformative, meaningful work that we all want to be a part of, and I'm so honored to have the opportunity to shine a light on this fantastic organization. 
My guest is Candice Simonds, chief program officer and a volunteer with A Home Within. Candice is sharing tips on working with people impacted by foster care, helping clients overcome a difficult childhood, and how you can use your therapist superpowers to become a beacon of hope for disadvantaged kids in your community. 
Tune in to hear: 
08:19 The Importance of This Work 15:42 Supporting Clinicians and Clients 25:26 Community Experience for Home Within Volunteers 26:41 Therapist Choice and Caseloads 28:20 Long-Term Trajectories and Outcomes 29:20 Research and Client Needs 32:10 Positive Impact of Therapy 33:06 Building Safety and Engagement 39:33 Creating an Environment of Healing and Joy 40:57 Resilience and Hope 42:21 The Power of Love 44:37 Being Part of the Solution 47:28 How to Get Involved And more! I hope you'll join us for this enlightening conversation, and consider joining this amazing group of therapists. 
 
xoxo, 
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby 
 
P.S. — Are you at risk of therapist burnout? Take my free quiz and find out: https://s.pointerpro.com/flourish 
 

When therapy clients refer their friends, it's flattering! It means they value the work you're doing together so much that they want the people they care about to benefit from it too. Could their be a better compliment? 
But, when you accept a friend referral from an existing client, things can get weird, fast. This actually happened to me once, and I'm sharing that experience and more on this week's episode of Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists. It will open your eyes to potential pitfalls and ethical grey areas so you don't have to find yourself in the same awkward situation.
On this episode, I'm breaking down why you should think twice before accepting a friend referral from a client, and how to navigate these sticky situations when they arise in a way that leaves both you and your client feeling cared for.
Tune in to learn about: 
00:00 The ethical grey area of friend referrals  03:49 Handling Referrals from Clients  07:29 Redirecting Personal Referrals  15:15 Handling Unexpected Client Connections  19:00 Practicing Ethical Boundaries  20:41 Gray Areas and Subtle Ethical Dilemmas And so much more. I hope you'll join me! 
xoxo, 
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby  
Are you at risk of therapist burnout? Take my free quiz and find out how to avoid burnout and build a thriving, sustainable career as a therapist: https://s.pointerpro.com/flourish

Vicarious trauma: It's an occupational hazard for us as therapists. It's also something that we're all exposed to sooner or later. 
We sit with our clients' most difficult life experiences every single day. We care so much... and sometimes our empathetic hearts lead us to take on the emotional residue of the stories we hear. 
But there are things you can do to avoid becoming vicariously traumatized, and to cope with vicarious trauma once it's already set in. That's what we're talking about on today's episode. 
My guest is Dr. Lisa Corbin, a therapist, educator, and thought leader on preventing and managing vicarious trauma. Dr. Lisa C. is sharing some sage advice that will keep you happy, healthy and effective, throughout your career. You won't want to miss it!
You'll learn: 
00:00 What Is Vicarious Trauma?  10:06 Dr. Lisa Corbin's Personal Experience with Vicarious Trauma 19:04 Recognizing and Addressing Vicarious Trauma 25:08 What to Do About Traumatized Colleagues 39:36 Acceptance and Self-Care 40:51 Physical Rituals and Grounding Exercises 42:21 Supporting Each Other as Therapists 43:15 Infusing Trauma Discussions into Supervision 44:23 Spirituality and Religion as Coping Mechanisms 45:48 Invoking Higher Power to Help 46:43 Sharing Traumatic Experiences with Colleagues 50:28 Increasing Awareness and Seeking Support I hope you'll join me!
xoxo, 
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
P.S. — Are you at risk of therapist burnout? Take my free quiz and find out: https://s.pointerpro.com/flourish

Being a therapist is incredibly rewarding, especially when you get to do what you do best: Help people grow. And the best way to help your clients break through barriers and achieve the next step in their evolution is by learning how to coach. Why? That's what we're talking about on today's episode of Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists!
Tune in to learn about:
02:26 The Need for Coaching in Therapy  05:04 How to Incorporate Coaching into Therapy 08:20 Differences Between Therapy and Coaching 11:08 Coaching for Growth and Positive Change 13:25 The Effectiveness of Coaching 16:15 How to Get Started And so much more!
I hope this episode inspires you to take the next step in YOUR professional growth by adding a coaching credential to your skill set. I know you'll be glad you did — and so will your clients when they experience the real-world results that you can help them create.  
xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
P.S. — Are you at risk of therapist burnout? Take my free quiz and find out: https://s.pointerpro.com/flourish 

Burnout is an occupational hazard for us as therapists. Our caring hearts make us great at what we do... but when you combine high levels of empathy with complex cases, overwhelming workloads, and unsupportive environments, you have a recipe for burnout and exhaustion. 
Unfortunately, many therapists leave the profession after a bad experience with burnout. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are skills and strategies that protect therapists from burnout and allow you to build a thriving career with your wellbeing at the center. And that's what we're talking about on today's episode! 
We're discussing: 
Why therapists are uniquely vulnerable to burnout.  Strategies to prevent burnout before it starts.  How to know if you're in an environment where your wellbeing is not supported.  How to manage the symptoms of therapist burnout once it has set in.  How to build a balanced, sustainable career as a therapist.  All of that and more for you on today's show, dear listener. I hope you'll tune in. 
And, if you want to know about YOUR unique risk factors for burnout, I've created a free quiz for you! You can take it here: https://s.pointerpro.com/flourish
xoxo, 
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby 

As therapists, we are laser-focused on helping our clients achieve personal growth. But we can't neglect our own never-ending growth journeys.
Continuing to invest in our growth keeps us engaged, healthy, and sharp. It helps us help our clients, and it leads to a more satisfying and fulfilling career for us.
So how can we embrace our own growth, while continuing to nurture growth in others? That's what we're talking about on today's episode of Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists!
I hope you'll join me!
xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
P.S. — Are you at risk of therapist burnout? Take my free quiz and find out: https://s.pointerpro.com/flourish