Therapists Off Script Jen Hyatt & Alyx Duckering

Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we discuss Navigating the Shark Infested Waters of Mental Health: Be the Battleship

In this episode Jen & Alex talk about:
Obstacles in the Mental Health FieldAvoid the Churnmills When the Measure Becomes the Target it Ceases to be a Good MeasureConnecting with Positive SourcesNavigating Change: Who is Steering the Ship?Are you on the Titanic or a Battleship?Mission, Vision, and ValuesMission: it is the why they exist (it is what is visible)Vision: what they are aspiring to Values: guiding principles that guide the actionsWarning Bells of Iceberg in SightQuality over Quantity Imposter EffectLeadership and MentorshipLocked in the Belly of the BoatCoveting the Life Boats of InformationBeing Thrown Overboard and to the SharksBe a Voice Not an EchoQuality SupervisionWaving the Flag of DestructionS.O.S of Mental Health IcebergsPredatory PracticesTaking Care of your Battleship CrewMicro and Macro FactorsCapitalism in the Mental Health FieldCorrupt Business PracticesEscape the Matrix of Burnout Multiple Voices of ChangeSwimming in the Riptides Towards Safety of ShoreFighting off the SharksOverloading the Titanic with High CaseloadsBeing a Witness or an AdvocateBalancing Business with Team CareInstagram
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Alyx at AlyxAuthentically

Jen's Practice
Jennifer Hyatt

Jen's Group Practice
Storm Haven, Counseling & Wellness

Alyx's Practice
Alyx Duckering

Podcast Link:
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Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we discuss the ins and outs of mental health assessments 😊 

In this episode Jen & Alex talk about:
AssessmentUnraveling the Client NarrativeIncorporating GamesBuilding RapportPreliminary DiagnosisMeeting Medical NecessityHolistic versus Medical MindsetsHousekeeping Discussions (Legal and Ethical)Setting the Framework of Session OneBuilding the Foundation before the HouseIssuing a SuperbillSuicidal Ideation (SI) and Homicidal Ideation (HI)Safety Response PlansMaking the Most of Your Time as an AssociateTo Diagnose or Not?Functional BaselineSelf-Pay versus InsuranceDocumentation (Assess, Diagnose, and Treat)How to Handle Cancellations, No Shows, and ReschedulesSick PolicyThe Clinical LoopPsychiatric EmergenciesTherapist and Client Social Run In Policy via ConfidentialityHealthy BoundariesTherapist Timer to Conclude SessionsEstablishing Assessment Timing and Session TimingPhysical and Mental Health OverlapFIDO ScoresScaling DomainsTheoretical Orientations Gathering Allergies and Sensory SensitivitiesBarriers to Change within a SessionProxmetricsPHQ-9 and GAD7Keyboard Clicking while in Session LGBTQIA+ORS/ SRS via Scott D. MillerGenerallist versus SpecialistIntegrative versus PuristInstagram
Jen at StormHaven_CounselingWellness
Alyx's at AlyxAuthentically

Jen's Practice
Jennifer Hyatt

Jen's Group Practice
Storm Haven, Counseling & Wellness

Alyx's Practice
Alyx Duckering

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

Resources Mentioned:
Relax Meditation
ORS and SRS

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Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as they discuss navigating the intake and consultation call with new clients.

In this episode Jen & Alex discuss:
In the shoes of a new client within intake and consultation callsThe path to finding a good match client and therapistVirtual therapy as a lifestyle versus in person (benefits and costs)Time and energy exertion within finding a therapist/ getting servicesTransference and CountertransferenceThe 5 senses engagement within a sessionThe 4 core needs of being human and pain points (attachment and abandonment and love and fear)Growth versus fixed mindsetIdeal clientNicheOut of Network providersMarketingFee DiscussionNo Surprises Act / Good Faith EstimateSuperbillClient and Therapist check inMedical necessityNew client paperworkScheduling the initial sessionInstagram
Jen at StormHaven_CounselingWellness
Alyx's at AlyxAuthentically

Jen's Practice
Jennifer Hyatt

Jen's Group Practice
Storm Haven, Counseling & Wellness

Alyx's Practice
Alyx Duckering

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

Resources Mentioned:
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Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we Level Up and Wrap Up Season One 😊 

In this episode Jen & Alex take turns asking questions while sharing some laughs and insights:
Get to Know the Therapists Behind Therapists Off ScriptNerdie TherapistsGeek TherapyMario EffectShuttle Up, Shuttle DownWise Mind (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)People PleasingSorry, Not SorrySetting BoundariesWellness CenterDon't Dim Your Light, Shine BrightPursue Your Dreams Villain or Hero Therapists Who TravelTV and Movie TalkInstagram
Jen at StormHaven_CounselingWellness
Alyx's at AlyxAuthentically

Jen's Practice
Jennifer Hyatt

Jen's Group Practice
Storm Haven, Counseling & Wellness

Alyx's Practice
Alyx Duckering

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

Resources Mentioned:
Mario Effect with Elizabeth Sanchez via Psychology for Geeks

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Join Jen & Alyx as we discuss the layers that come with perfectionism, people pleasing, and performance anxiety 😊 

In this episode:
People PleasingPerfectionismPerformance AnxietyCalifornia Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) Test TakingAssessment WritingRust Out to Burn OutHealthy BoundariesFight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, FlopDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Distress ToleranceWindow of ToleranceScience of JournalingPower of Self Talk and AffirmationsAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Choice PointsChoose Yes' WiselyValues, Goals, and DreamsBreaking Bigger Goals into Actionable StepsToken Systems / ReinforcersWork / Life BalanceImportance of Self-CareBenefits versus CostsRed FlagsThought TrapsPseudo-Spouse and FawningCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Thought TrapsDefense MechanismsMedical MindsetAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Notice and NameSelf-Compassion Being Your Own Best FriendPlease to AppeaseAttachment Science within Self-World-OthersInstagram
Jen at StormHaven_CounselingWellness
Alyx's at AlyxAuthentically

Jen's Practice
Jennifer Hyatt

Jen's Group Practice
Storm Haven, Counseling & Wellness

Alyx's Practice
Alyx Duckering

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

Resources Mentioned:
Kristin Neff and Self-Compassion

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

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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