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Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we say goodbye, updates, and share where to find us next.In this episode Jen & Alyx talk about:Balance in life and alignment with valuesSelecting the dishes in life with the seasonal plates availableChoosing Yes' WiselyAlyx’s path to licensure updateWhere to find us on our individual platforms Seasonal Plates and Dishes ©JenHyattPlate: How you choose to spend your time and energyDishes: Priorities, tasks, and love to dos🍭 Sweet🤤 Savory🥨 Salty🌶️ SpicyInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessJen at Nerdie TherapistAlyx at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Music by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we discuss "Engaging Wellness: Harnessing the Time Energy Matrix" and Balance within the Mental Health FieldIn this episode Jen & Alex talk about:Four QuadrantsZombie BrainSocial Constructs and ConstraintsSocial ComparisonsSeasons of SchedulingQ.U.O.T.E of clinical documentationAcceptance and Commitment Therapy Tools (Flavor and Savor)Physical/ Behavioral, Emotional/ Feeling/Mood, and Mental/ Cognitive Domains Nutritional Intake, Movement of Body, Quality Rest, and Connect with Self, World, and Others QuadrantsFour Quadrants ©JenHyatt💚 Green: Quick and Sustaining Charges via creativity, connection, and growth (values aligned)Green (energize via fueling fun with creativity, connection, and personal growth- quick charges and ADHD Superpower—these are the Mario mushrooms 🍄 to recharge and grow).  Charge: values-aligned, engage wellness.  💛 Yellow: Land of Shoulds, Oughts, and To Do's (slow depletion)Yellow (ADHD Kryptonite via productivity- the land of should’s and ought’s and to do’s) —where the procrastination monster lives and can gobble us up if we put off too long—also sometimes traps are laid within adhering to social constructs and ideals-the land of 👑 Princess Peach of expectations 🍑 🧪Antidote: set realistic and values-driven expectations for self and embody your authentic self.  Identify Procrastination Traps and Responses.  Know your priorities.  Healthy Boundaries.  Know your Worth!  ❤️ Red: Demands and Deadlines (Fast Zap of Energy Drain)Red (the land of Donkey Kong and Big Bosses where fire 🔥 barrels of expectations are thrown at you- stay in this zone only as long as needed to put out the fire of deadlines and demands- jump those barrels and level up- get in, get out or get burned-fast drain.  🧪Antidote: healthy boundaries and capacity check ins (choose yes' wisely) 💙 Blue: Slow Charge and Energy Slide (Charge and Deplete)Blue (dopamine chase via passive fun and slow charge—the land of Yoshi and sneaky gremlins or flying squirrels 🐿️ because too much of a good thing can flip to the drain of our well-being—don’t get caught in the trap of social comparisons here-have fun but don’t eat the Percy Jackson Casino lotus 🪷 or time will be stolen from you).  🧪Antidote: monitor/ scale your energy charge versus energy suck.InstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:ADDEPTMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we discuss "Forecasting Mental Health in 2023."In this episode Jen & Alex talk about:TelehealthVirtual GamingVirtual RealityPower of Social MediaSupervision OnlineComplexities and Blessings of Modern Life as a TherapistMarketing ChangesWork/ Life BalanceBurnoutErgonomics of Online PracticeBig TechSocially Connecting versus IsolatingAbundance Mindset versus Scarcity MindsetGenerational InfluencesFreedom as a Therapist (as aligned with values)InstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:Hero Journey ClubMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we discuss the S's of SessionsIn this episode Jen & Alex talk about:SchedulingShuffleStructureScreeningStackingStrategiesInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:TimeQube ACT Auntie via ACBSMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Hang Out with Jen & Alyx as we discuss Navigating the Shark Infested Waters of Mental Health: Be the BattleshipIn 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 CareInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellness Alyx at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:N/AMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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 PuristInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx's at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:Relax MeditationORS and SRSMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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 sessionInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx's at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:N/AMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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 TalkInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx's at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:Mario Effect with Elizabeth Sanchez via Psychology for GeeksMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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-OthersInstagramJen at StormHaven_CounselingWellnessAlyx's at AlyxAuthenticallyJen's PracticeJennifer HyattJen's Group PracticeStorm Haven, Counseling & WellnessAlyx's PracticeAlyx DuckeringPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:Kristin Neff and Self-CompassionMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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 TechnologyPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:Good TherapyTherapy DenInclusive Therapist Mental Health MatchOnline Therapy DirectoryAmber LydaAudrey Schoen California BBS Advertising GuidelinesDr. Ben Caldwell Advertising RemindersTeachableKajabiThinkificMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:Simple Practice LearningPsychwireClearly ClinicalCE4LessGood Therapy [Please mention Jennifer Hyatt at hello@jenniferhyatt.co]Modern TherapistsBarbara GriswoldDiane GehartIn Person EventsUdemySkillshare [Jen's Referral Link]Music by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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 CapacityPodcast Link:Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting http://therapistsoffscript.com Resources Mentioned:SRS and ORS By Scott D. MillerWorking Alliance Inventory by Horvath & GreenbergOpen Path CollectiveMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Join Jen and Alyx as we discuss Seasons of a Therapist: Path to Licensure (Part Three) and Becoming a SupervisorEverything 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 CenterDr. Ben Caldwell with Ben Caldwell Labs (Facebook)Track Your HoursAATBSMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Join Jen and Alyx as we discuss Seasons of a Therapist: Path to Licensure (Part Two) The Associate PathEverything 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 CenterDr. Ben Caldwell with Ben Caldwell Labs (Facebook)Track Your HoursAATBSMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

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 HoursCAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)Dr. Ben CaldwellMaster Checklist for MFT LicensureBBS Forms and PublicationsMusic by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Untangling from the Red Tape of Rust Out to Burn OutPreventions and Antidotes Burn Out SettingsHating on Humanity Stuckedness Keeping the Love for Humanity through Licensure and BeyondContributors to Burn Out: Lowest Experienced Therapists with Highest Need Populations, High Commitment for 3,000 hours path (with low to no pay), Barriers, High Documentation Demands, Caseload Overload, High Expectations, Productivity Standards, Contagious with Desensitized Supervisors, Traps on the Path to LicensureSymptom Domains: Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, and MentalAntidotes: Burn Out prevention impact us and lots of ways we can prevent Catch the signs early Self-Denial as a symptom Importance of Self-CarePace your hours with what works best for you Spreading awareness Tending to Our NeedsRe-aligning Our Goals and Expectations for SelfEvaluate and Prioritize Weekly Schedule and Reduce/ Eliminate Demands, as Needed to Re-Align Know Yourself and What Works for You Establishing Healthy Boundaries and Setting Margins in LifeZombie Brain = Too Many Demands and Work/ Life BalanceKnow Your Burn Out IndicatorsDeciding How Many Clients in a Day Works for You as a TherapistAssociate Churn MillsReseting Mental Health Field Demands TogetherSystems of Brokenness  Standing for Our Needs--Enough is EnoughTherapists Are Human Too with our own Needs and LimitsCombat People Pleasing Tendencies Therapist as Helpers (Enneagram 2)Power of No's and Yes'sStaying Well on this Path to Licensure for Self and ClientsImportance of Personal Therapy for Setting Margins in Life Scheduling Self-Care (including meals and breaks)Setting your daily and weekly schedule for what works for youSeparate Work and Personal Phone Access to Therapist in Off Hours Importance of Powering OffEquipping Clients for Crisis When Therapist is not accessibleColleague Access when Therapist is Away on VacationEat-Move-Sleep-Connect (Alyx and Jen Perspectives)Fueling your BodyMoving Your BodyQuality SleepConnect with Self and OthersBeing versus Doing ModesPouring into Hobbies and InterestsCreativity Alive = Well-BeingPersonal and Professional Life BalanceBuilding of Personal and Professional Support SystemsTime Management StrategiesIdentify Barriers Ahead and Develop a Plan of ResponseTherapist for Therapists CollectiveImportance of NetworkingImportance of positive supportPay it Forward within SupportSpread the Goodness Power Off (Checking Email on Computer--Keep it off your Phone)Boundaries with Checking Emails in Pre-Determined TimesPush Back on Hustle Culture- Stop Glorification of Busy- Worth not Measured by Your ProductivityAsk What is Mine to HoldEisenhower MatrixScheduling within Peaks and Valleys of Time/ Energy Prioritize No and Yes'sLeaving Work on TimeFinishing Notes Scheduling Buffers Healthy versus Rigid Boundaries Sacrificing values, time, health and overall well-beingColleague Check Ins and Consult GroupsEmpathy is a Super Power or Our Kryptonite  Resource Shared in this Episode:https://www.therapyfortherapistscollective.com/Music by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Join Jen & Alyx as they discuss "Do Not Let Your Battery Get Zapped- Rust Out to Burn Out" (Part One of Two)Music by Thunderbird Ooyy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Join Jen & Alyx as they discuss the importance of finding an ideal Supervisor / Supervisee match on the journey to becoming a Mental Health Therapist.   Part Two from the Supervisee Perspective.Music by Thunderbird Oozy via EpidemicTherapists Off Script

Join Jen & Alyx as they discuss the importance of finding an ideal Supervisor / Supervisee match on the journey to becoming a Mental Health Therapist.   Part one of twoMusic by Thunderbird Oozy via EpidemicResource mentioned:Motivo at https://motivohealth.com/Therapists Off Script

Join Jen & Alyx as they discuss a multitude of topics to consider when seeking out an ideal position after grad school as a mental health psychotherapist.  This episode includes topics such as:Where to lookWho and what to considerIdeal client(s) and nicheSpecialists or generalist practicesTheoretical orientationsInterview questionsHow services are deliveredMedical versus holistic mindsetInsurance versus private payExempt versus non-exempt settingsIn person, telehealth, and/ or hybrid positionsAligning your mission, vision, and values with a mental health positionPost the pay, Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and Act Your WageBalancing value in pay and passion in practice.Music by Thunderbird Ooyy  via EpidemicTherapists Off Script