Therapists Off Script Jen Hyatt & Alyx Duckering

Join Jen & Alyx as we discuss all things marketing as a psychotherapist 😊 

There is a plethora of things to consider within marketing.  Alyx and Jen discuss the following marketing topics from the base of California including:
Marketing SkillsFilling up practice client caseloadGood happens in ripplesBrainstorming sourcesAuthentic MarketingMarketing across different practice settingsInsurance versus self-pay client considerationsReframing marketing skills as a provider of mental healthGetting your voice out there so clients may find youIndividualizing marketing that works for youSTEEPLE / PESTEL Business AnalysisImportance of keeping finger on the pulseHot Topic MarketingBuild each other up: colleague cross referralsTailoring Seasonal MarketingHarnessing Social Media Platforms for MarketingAbundance versus Scarcity MindsetImposter Syndrome Podcasting, Blogging, and BiosIdeal Client Avatars (The Who)Niche(s) (The What)Speaking to Pain Points and Calls to ActionPainting a Picture (the narrative of bios)Setting Client Expectations Therapist and Client MatchingThe client meets you before they meet you (importance of marketing)Ethical ConsiderationsAdvertising ParametersGeneralist versus SpecialistHow to cast the netCold Calling versus Organic MarketingOffering Courses and TrainingsEmail ListsFunnelsFiltering Unsubscribe Emails via Google GmailHarnessing Technology
Podcast Link:
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Resources Mentioned:
Good Therapy
Therapy Den
Inclusive Therapist
Mental Health Match
Online Therapy Directory
Amber Lyda
Audrey Schoen
California BBS Advertising Guidelines
Dr. Ben Caldwell Advertising Reminders
Teachable
Kajabi
Thinkific

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Join Jen & Alyx as we discuss all things Continuing Education, Self Care, and Real Life Despite Reel Life 😊 

We each have our own quest to travel that is full of dragons as we seek to level up and become an Optimized Therapist in life and practice.
To Certify or Not?Compasses in LifeContinuing Education Information and OptionsDeciding what and where to learn to support your pathIKIGAIMission, Vision, Values, PassionOpposite ActionChoice PointsEnergy Givers and Energy TakersRust OutToxic WorkplaceDoing versus BeingInvest in SelfProminent sayings in this episode
"Do it for me""Real life in reel life"Podcast Link:
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Resources Mentioned:
Simple Practice Learning
Psychwire
Clearly Clinical
CE4Less
Good Therapy [Please mention Jennifer Hyatt at hello@jenniferhyatt.co]
Modern Therapists
Barbara Griswold
Diane Gehart
In Person Events
Udemy
Skillshare [Jen's Referral Link]

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Join Jen & Alyx as we discuss all things client termination 😊 

There is a multitude of things to consider as clients head towards discharge and we do our best to cover the ins and outs for our clients best interest and benefit.


TerminationBeginning with the End in MindClient Check InImposter SyndromeRisks and BenefitsBooster SessionsTherapist StyleTherapist OrientationLogistics of Beginning TherapyRelationship RupturesSchedulingFish Tanks Stages of ReadinessLevels of CareMore than BaselineMedical Necessity GIRP Progress NoteIntake CallsArt and Science of PsychotherapyReduced FeesScope of Practice and Scope of CompetenceReferralsTransference and CountertransferenceTherapist and Client MatchGood Enough TherapistSupervision and ConsultationTherapist Capacity
Podcast Link:
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Resources Mentioned:
SRS and ORS By Scott D. Miller
Working Alliance Inventory by Horvath & Greenberg
Open Path Collective

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Join Jen and Alyx as we discuss Seasons of a Therapist: Path to Licensure (Part Three) and Becoming a Supervisor

Everything you need to know as you head towards being a Licensed Mental Health Professional with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (California)

Podcast Link:
Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com

Resources Mentioned:
Therapist Development Center
Dr. Ben Caldwell with Ben Caldwell Labs (Facebook)
Track Your Hours
AATBS

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Join Jen and Alyx as we discuss Seasons of a Therapist: Path to Licensure (Part Two) The Associate Path

Everything you need to know as you enter into being a Registered Associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (California)

Podcast Link:
Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com

Resources Mentioned:
Therapist Development Center
Dr. Ben Caldwell with Ben Caldwell Labs (Facebook)
Track Your Hours
AATBS

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Join Jen and Alyx as we discuss Seasons of a Therapist: Path to Licensure (Part One) 
 Topics: 
·      Importance of connection and network of support along your path to licensure
·      Learning from others who have traveled the path without a time machine
·      Hearing a former trainees experience 
·      When practicum starts in grad school
·      When you begin seeing “real clients”
·      The first client session
·      When the imposter syndrome shows up
·      Normalizing first time jitters
·      Choosing your grad school program and trainee site
·      Importance of mentors and paying it forward
·      Acclimating to being a therapist
·      Honing the inherit natural abilities as a therapist
·      Abundance Mindset versus Scarcity Mindset
·      Interconnected mental health field and individual provider’s web
·      Know your why’s (values-based) of being a supervisor
·      Seasons of a Therapist
·      Growth Mindset
·      Throwback to Mt. Everest (episode one)
·      Learn everyday
·      Paperwork/ documentation as a supervisee
·      Importance of getting your hours (and other docs) signed as you travel the path
·      Minimum and Maximum Trainee hours one may earn while in grad school
·      Important questions to ask when selecting trainee site
·      Direct and Indirect Hours
·      Career Fair
·      Interviewing for your Trainee Site (plan ahead)
·      Earning supervision hours while in grad school
·      90-Day Rule 
·      Trainees may only work in exempt sites (associates may work in private practice and / or corporations (only with first registration number up to 6 years)
·      Unit ratios overview within individual, triadic, and group supervision
·      Supervision ratios to be able to count experience for any given week
·      Do not be afraid to ask questions
·      Constructive feedback versus damaging feedback
·      Taken advantage of learning and growth opportunities
·      Juggling multiple supervisors
·      Leveling up as a supervisee
·      Regardless of where you are on the path—never stop asking questions
·      When you stop learning, you stop growing
·      Shout Out to Powerful Supervisors
 Resources:
“On Being a Therapist” by Kottler (affiliate link)
Track Your Hours
CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
Dr. Ben Caldwell
Master Checklist for MFT Licensure
BBS Forms and Publications
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