Beginner's Mind: The Therapist in Training Podcast

In this week's BONUS episode, I'm sitting down with therapist in training Alyssa Pelletier and we are chatting about seeking out and exploring opportunities in the field as a therapist in training. Alyssa is sharing with us some different experiences she had before beginning her MFT program as well as the work she is currently doing as a virtual assistant for a therapist in private practice.   We talk about why these experiences are so powerful for our training and how putting yourself out there can really help build your confidence.   If you'd like to reach out to Alyssa to chat further you can find her on her Instagram account @alyssaraetherapy.   *The last day to enroll in Virtual Assistant University for Therapists is Thursday Oct. 8th @ 11:59p EST! To celebrate season 1 of the podcast, podcast listeners can use code VA2020 for 10% off. https://taylorandersonmft.mykajabi.com/virtual-assistant-university-for-therapists

This week I am joined by Alyssa Currie, a therapist turned self-trust mentor based in Alberta Canada. Alyssa is sharing with us a story that will help remind all of us therapists in training why it is we joined this field. We are chatting about witnessing positive change in your clients and how even with seemingly challenging cases, positive client change is possible. I hope you leave this episode feeling inspired and empowered as a therapist in training!   You find Alyssa:  Instagram: @alyssaelaine.xo   **Side note: My digital course, Virtual Assistant University for Therapists is open for enrollment until October 8th! If you're interested in learning how to become a VA for therapists, be sure to check it out as I have a list of therapists waiting to find their perfect VA! Learn More: https://taylorandersonmft.mykajabi.com/virtual-assistant-university-for-therapists

Five Lessons from a Supervisor: 1. The Supervisor does not have all the wisdom and knowledge 2. We do not only learn from the good counseling sessions 3. Supervision is not counseling 4. We can't take care of our clients without taking care of ourselves 5. Our field is not immune to racism Alice Mills Mai is the founder and CEO of Centering Wholeness LLC. Alice is a mental health counselor, supervisor, consultant, analyst, and Ph.D. student. Alice likes to describe herself as a human first before any roles or titles. With this value at heart, Alice created Centering Wholeness LLC. Centering Wholeness aims to foster counselor and organizational wholeness and wellness through supervision, training, and education. Alice is passionate about supporting counselor wellness and quality supervision. As a supervisor, consultant, and counselor, Alice’s work rest on the tenets of Black feminist theory, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and relational lenses. Alice is currently a doctoral student studying Counselor Education and Supervision at The University of the Cumberlands. Alice’s research areas are correctional mental health, supervision, counselor wellness, the intersect of societal structures, and mental health.   How to reach Alice: Website: www.centeringwholeness.com Email: [email protected] & [email protected] Instagram: @akostherapy & @centeringwholeness   Join Virtual Assistant University for Therapists to become a VA for therapists: Enrollment opens Thursday, September 24 and closes Thursday, October 8th https://taylorandersonmft.mykajabi.com/virtual-assistant-university-for-therapists

In this episode I'm sitting down with Alaina Brubaker, a LMFT based in Rochester, NY. Alaina is sharing an experience with us that she had as a therapist in training where she chose the wrong intervention with a client. We talk about what happens when you make a mistake as a therapist in training and also about the fine line between getting clients out of their comfort zone and choosing an intervention they aren't ready for yet.    To learn more about Alaina visit her Instagram: @alaina_talks_therapy or her website: alainabrubaker.com

In this episode of Beginner's Mind, I am joined by Laura Goldstein, a LCMFT in private practice in Rockville, MD. Laura is sharing with us an experience she had as a therapist in training where her supervisor gave her some feedback on the affect she had in session. Laura shares how the affect she was feeling in that session was rooted in her own process as a therapist in training rather than the client's experience and what they were sharing with her. We talk about making mistakes as a therapist and how Laura's transparency with clients about her own imperfection allows her clients to be more vulnerable in session.   To learn more about Laura: Instagram: @mc_counseling_center   Website: https://mccounselingcenter.com/

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Therese from Exploring Therapy. Dr. Therese is a California-based Clinical Psychologist who lives and works abroad as an online therapist and digital nomad. Dr. Therese is the TELEHEALTH QUEEN and I've admired her work for quite some time now. Today she is sharing: - how she transitioned into a full time online private practice - what she thinks the long term impact of the pandemic will be on our field and telehealth - some practical telehealth tips for success - how to build the therapeutic relationship and your confidence via telehealth as a therapist in training You can find Dr. Therese at her website: https://www.exploringtherapy.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploring.therapy/

This week, Elizabeth Tullis is joining us to share an experience from early on in her training where she had to report child abuse with some of her very first relational clients. Elizabeth shares with us her concerns going into that first session, what signs indicated she would need to report abuse, what steps she took, and also how she handled the client's reaction to this experience.   If you are looking to chat more with Elizabeth you can find her on Instagram @elizabethtullis_therapy.   Virtual Assistant University for Therapists opens for enrollment Thursday, September 24th. You can join the wait-list here: https://taylorandersonmft.mykajabi.com/virtual-assistant-university-for-therapists

In this episode with Dr. Jen Douglas, we discuss perfectionism and imposter syndrome for therapists in training. Dr. Jen shares different signs of perfectionism, how this shows up for therapists in training, how both we and our clients can question our readiness and experience, and how showing up with authenticity and imperfection can be so much more powerful than trying to perfect or an expert with our clients.   You can find more about Dr. Jen at her website: https://www.drjenniferdouglas.com/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjensf/

In this episode you will learn more about what you can expect in upcoming episodes and learn a little more about your host and fellow future therapist, Taylor Anderson. Let's stay in touch! Join our private Facebook group for Modern Therapists in Training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapystudents/  Find more community on Instagram at @thetherapistnotes and @helpforthehealers Become a Virtual Assistant for Therapists to gain behind the scenes experience in the field: https://taylorandersonmft.mykajabi.com/virtual-assistant-university-for-therapists Questions or requests for episodes? Please email me at [email protected]