This episode covers an array of self-care tips, recognizing warning signs of burnout, and essential strategies to maintain personal well-being. We're also discussing the importance of setting boundaries, utilizing tools like the ProQol survey, and integrating daily rituals to ensure therapists can continue to provide the best care for their clients..... and when it's time to find a new job.
Thank you to our amazing guests Taylor Magruder, PLPC and Shelby Finley, LPC, CCTP for joining!
OUR HOST:
Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on LinkedIn.
The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by Ellie Mental Health. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.
Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions
02:46 Recognizing Burnout and Setting Boundaries
06:39 Personal Experiences with Burnout
13:03 Effective Self-Care Strategies
16:33 Balancing Social and Alone Time
18:49 Decompression and Preventative Self-Care
23:16 Creating a Comfortable Work Environment
26:40 Setting Boundaries and Ending Sessions on Time
28:26 Positive Self-Talk and Decompression
29:40 The Commute: Transitioning from Work to Home
32:32 Recognizing When It's Time to Change Jobs
35:45 Using the ProQol for Self-Assessment
38:38 Helpful Tools and Apps for Self-Care
41:40 The Importance of Therapists Having Therapists
42:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
