The Grow Your Private Practice Show

Are you the sort of person that springs out of bed, enthusiastic and ready to take on the day?No, me neither. So if you are feeling unmotivated and lethargic, check out this short Highlights Reel series sharing the most popular podcasts I've produced about self-care.In this, the last of the series I share 10 simple ways to get motivated to your private practice - because let's face it, we all need a little help sometimes.And if you need some extra help, come and join us in the Grow Your Private Practice membership and let's make a real difference

Being a therapist is a wonderful thing. I was a counsellor for 14 years and I loved it. But boy, it’s hard work. Listening to what clients are saying, watching for what they aren't saying, noticing body language and silences, and bearing witness to pain and cruelty they have experienced. It’s hard work at the best of times, but we’ve just been through a devastating few years. As a therapist, you are there for your clients and holding space for them, AND dealing with everything that’s happening in your own life. So yes, there has been a relentless amount of change and stress we’re all experiencing.This episode is a must listen, because I have a guest expert that is not only a therapist and author, he gives talks about compassion fatigue and burnout. Howard Baumgarten is a Therapist with his own practice in Lakewood, Colorado and who has vast experience of helping counsellors both grow their practice and take better care of themselves. He’s an author - he wrote Private Practice Essentials A podcaster - check out Psych Biz where he produces shows with friend of the show Sarah Gershone. And he’s a public speaker and wellness trainer too covering topics such as Compassion Fatigue, Burnout Prevention, Resilience, Stress Management, and Conflict Resolution.So he wears a lot of different hats. In this podcast he talks about:The addictive nature of doing moreMoving into the process of self-careThe difference between burnout and compassion fatigueHe says ‘Untreated compassion fatigue will almost certainly lead to burnout. And prolonged burnout can lead to depression'. This is serious stuff.Take a listen, and look after yourself.About Howard Baumgarten Howard Baumgarten is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, consultant, speaker, wellness and small business-training expert, and owner of a mental health private practice in Lakewood, Colorado.He is the founder of Smart Practice Central, a healthcare business-building platform that values intelligent, ethical, and clinically minded practice development, and provides clinical practice business consultation and training to private practices and healthcare agencies. Howard has lectured throughout the US on the integration of mental health, wellness and business, focusing on practice development, working within managed care systems, the impacts of the Affordable Care Act on mental health care, and work/life balance. He is the author of Private Practice Essentials published in 2017. In 2003, he developed and implemented the first practice building business curriculum in a graduate level-counselling program in the country at the University of Colorado, where he taught this curriculum for twelve years. Howard routinely consults and trains businesses and organizations across a variety of industries in work/life wellness, including managing stress, building resilience, creating balance, burnout prevention, teamwork, conflict resolution and other topics. He has been quoted for his work with physicians and healthcare professionals around burnout prevention in Medical Economics Journal. He is the former Director of Network Relations for Westside Behavioral Care, Inc., a clinical group practice he helped build into one of Colorado’s largest outpatient behavioral health practices. Howard’s work has led him toward a passion for researching and understanding compassion and human resilience, thus creating his practice model of “Integrative Resilience Theory,” an approach to change and growth in which cultivating compassion is a key component. When not counselling, lecturing, teaching, researching, writing, presenting or consulting, you can find Howard hiking on a mountain top, skiing downhill, running on a trail, travelling, and spending time with his friends and family. Listen to his podcast Psych Biz where he produces shows with friend of the show Sarah Gershone. Connect with Howard on LinkedIn HERE

Let me ask you - how are you? I mean how are you really? Because we’ve all been through a rough few years, and as a therapist as well as having your own stuff to deal with, you also hold space for your clients. And let’s not mince words, because as much as you love your job, this can be a heavy weight to bear. There has been a relentless amount of change and stress we’re all experiencing. So I wanted to share some resources to help you. So I’m sharing 4 of the most popular self-care podcasts I’ve published. Last week in episode 117, I shared how to stay productive, even on low energy days - so if you are anything like me and have high energy days and get loads done, and also low energy days where it feels like you’re walking through treacle, take a listen. It is also available in blog form if you prefer reading, so just go to janetravis. co.uk/117This week, I’m re-sharing a hugely popular podcast with guest Charlie Hyde. We discuss how burnout is something that can creep up on you, so it's important to know what some of the signs are so you can protect yourself.And we share our own experiences of burnout along with some practical tips and ideas to protect ourselves. We discuss choices, how to recognise our needs and give ourselves permission to do whatever it is that’s needed, without guilt. So if you feel exhausted, take a listen About Charlie HydeCharlie is a Consultant recovering from Burnout; her YouTube channel and blog, Today Years Old is the phoenix from the ashes of Burnout. On these, she talks about how you can overcome Burnout, how to get back onto the career bandwagon after Burnout and how you can spot the signs to avoid it in the future. She’s always open to chat and you can reach her through LinkedIn.Connect with CharlieToday Years OldMy interview with Charlie on stress awareness dayLinkedIn

I’m recording this mid-September 2022 and boy, it’s been a tricky couple of years - worldwide, but here in the UK, we were going through Brexit when covid hit, we have a war in Europe, climate change seems to be really coming home to roost.The cost of living crisis and eye-watering energy price increases have impacted all but a minority.Politically - well, where do I even start! National and international politics have been (and still are) - let’s say ‘unsettled’. In the UK, we’ve been rocked by Scandals in government that lead to a change of leader and 2 days after she takes the job, the queen dies.I liked the queen, but no matter what your views are on the monarchy, this represents a big change when, to be honest, I suspect many of us are just wanting to just relax into something comforting and familiar. So many things have happened, so many significant changes. And you will have your own story too, as we all do. Highlights ReelSo I’ve put together 4 of the most popular podcasts I’ve produced to do with self-care to help you at this time. A couple from me and a couple from guests, so there should be something that will be interesting for you.And in this first one, I share with you a podcast that’s practical, sharing how to stay productive, even on low-energy days. So if you have days when everything just feels too much like hard work, take a listen. It could revolutionise the way you work. Here's how to stay productive, even on low-energy daysLinks to follow:Naomi Dunfords original blog How to stay amazingly productive even on low energy daysEpisode 12, Your business, your rulesGrow Your Private Practice Membership

If you’re going to invest your time into writing a blog (or producing other content) then you want to make sure you get results. And the result you ultimately want is regular client enquiries so you can sustain a consistent client base and ditch the’ feast and famine’ stress in your business.Sounds good. But how do you know what that is? What blogs can you produce to attract clients?Though actually, it’s more than that. The question really is ‘How can you attract the right clients for you?’.Because you don’t want just any client. Can you imagine if all the clients you attracted had an issue that you just didn’t like working with? No, you want to enjoy the work you do, feel fulfilled, work with issues you feel passionately about and use the modalities you love. You want clients that are a good fit for you because that means your clients are more likely to really engage with the process and ultimately get the transformation they want in order to move on with their lives. It’s a win/win situationAnd the way to do that is through the content you produce. In this episode, I have 2 of the best blogging experts around - Martin Huntbach and Lyndsay Cambridge, co-authors of Content Fortress. The tagline on the book is ‘A simple content strategy to help you attract customers you’ll love to work with’. And I have to say, I have enjoyed blogging for years, but I picked up some real gems from this call. So if you already write or are thinking about starting, this episode is for you. We talk about What to focus on when you’re just getting started blogging, What content won’t work well for therapists, How blogging regularly will boost your practiceAnd how it will elevate you in a crowded marketWho are Martin and Lyndsay?They are authors of the best-selling book Content Fortress and directors of Jammy Digital - an award-winning agency that helps entrepreneurs get more sales from their websites. While running their web design agency, Martin and Lyndsay discovered how to use content to get more leads and sales. But having experienced just how difficult it is to balance running a business and family life, Martin and Lyndsay learnt how to use content to attract higher-paying, better clients who were eager to work with them. They now dedicate their time to helping other business owners do the same.Episodes about bogging:Episode 75: How to brainstorm ideas for blogs and social mediqEpisode 73: Letting go of perfectionism when bloggingEpisode 69: 9 Tips to get more readers on your blogsEpisode 17: 10 reasons why blogging will attract more counselling clients

I've made the controversial decision to freeze the price of the Grow Your Private Practice membership. But:Why have I made this decision? Why is it controversial? And what should you consider about your fees?In this episode, I explore whether you should increase, reduce or freeze your prices during the financial crisis. And I share why I decided to freeze the membership fee. So if you're unsure what your pricing policy should be at this time, take a listen. Links To Follow:Join the membership growyourprivatepractice.co.ukEp 114: Help! I don't have time to do my marketing Ep 70: 'Therapist burnout and how to spot it and take action’ with Charlie HydeEp 58: Compassion fatigue and burnout: what therapists need to know' with Howard BaumgartenEp 32: 5 easy ways to give back to charity (without reducing your fees or working for free)' with Sophia GiblinEp 31: 'Increasing prices the pain-free way'Ep 101: The cost of living crisis: Its impact on your clients, your business and you

If you're busy and are struggling to find time for marketing, here are 8 tips for being more productive and growing your private practice when you're short on time.In this 'Jane Explains' episode, I answer Gail's question about what to do when you have other commitments in your life and are short of time to devote to marketing. Links:Episode 24: Managing your diary with time blockingEpisode 56: How to achieve more in less timeEpisode 42: Why your private practice should not be on every social media platformBrain FMJoin the Grow Your Private Practice membership

Do you know your client's journey into therapy?Over the last 20 years, there has been a huge change in the way people buy things. It used to be that people saw an advert and bought the thing, but with the advent of the internet, the buying process has become much more sophisticated. So what is the process for your potential clients? And why is it so important for you to know?In this episode, I look at how the buying process has changed and the difficulties people can have choosing a therapist. I share the 4 stages of the client's journey into therapy and some inspiration to help you produce useful content.And I share a FREE resource - The Clients Journey Into Therapy Let's take a look at the client's journey into therapy and how you can use this to help them choose you.NOTE: Many of my podcasts are also available as blogs, so if you prefer reading, go to janetravis.co.uk/blog

If you're a therapist and you want a successful private practice, then your mindset is vital.But what do I even mean by mindset? Why is it so important? And how can you go about improving yours?In this episode, I explore why your mindset is vital if you want a successful practice. I also share some questions for reflection and tips for improving yours.And check out some of my other podcasts about mindset below. Links to followNOTE I said in the podcast I'd share links to my podcasts on mindset, but I hadn't realised there were so many! I've recorded 112 episodes and probably 30% are to do with mindset in some way because it's so important.So I recommend browsing through my previous podcasts to see the mindset episodes. And grab my free guide 'How to attract therapy clients by helping now selling'

If a new client leaves a kiss (X) on the end of their message, should you respond in kind? Or is that unprofessional? And if you don't, might they feel awkward or rejected in some way?So how DO you navigate a kiss on correspondence? Take a listen to this months Jane Explains episode where I answer this listener's question. I explore:Why do people leave a kiss on correspondence Whether you are overthinkingWhat should you do if it happens Do you have a question you’d like me to answer for you?Don't waste time trying to work things out on your own, contact me with your question and I might answer you on a podcast. Just email me at jane@janetravis.co.uk or send a DM on my socials - you can find me on LinkedIn or InstagramAnd I'm always happy to receive a X at the end 😚A reminder If you are a Grow Your Private Practice member, you’re never on your own. There are 3 ways to get help:The Facebook community is there 24/7 to get support from myself and other membersPick My Brain - monthly live event to help make your life easierPower Hour (exclusive for members at an extra charge) - whenever you want or need it to take a deep dive into an aspect of growing your practice.It will reduce stress and save hours of pondering - and procrastination!Not a member yet? If you’re ready to take your practice to the next step, check out the membership below and get started now.Visit Grow Your Private PracticeSo all that's left to say is have a fabulous rest of the day, and a big ole kiss to you XXX