Are you a therapist facing the challenges of burnout and questioning the path ahead? Join me Dr. Jen Blanchette, on a heartfelt journey where I share a transformative framework to guide you through these crossroads.

Episode Highlights:

• Phase 1: Love It or Leave It - Reflecting on your current practice setting and making the pivotal decision to stay or seek a new path.
• Phase 2: Career Refresh - Evaluating your contentment, exploring new avenues within or outside your role as a therapist (or with 1:1), and finding job roles that fit with your life.
• Phase 3: Accountability and Renewal - Embracing lasting change through support, mentoring, and tracking progress for a fulfilling career.

As a therapist who's been there, I understand the toll of burnout. Discover how to make the tough decisions, rekindle your professional flame, and embrace the transformation that's possible. For in-depth insights, show notes, transcripts, and a free alignment guide, visit www.drjenblanchette.com. Link to your free guide if you want to quit therapy and updates for the podcast here!

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Join Dr. Jen Blanchette in a candid coaching conversation with Christa Harrison, a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community. Christa opens up about her journey through burnout, career transitions, and her commitment to supporting queer providers and allies.

🌟 Shifting Paths: Discover how Christa is transitioning from traditional therapy to coaching while overcoming burnout.

🌈 Community Connection: Learn about Christa's initiative to create a network of support for queer professionals and allies.

❤️ Personal Insights: Gain valuable takeaways for your own career and personal growth.

For the full show notes, transcripts, resources and links, visit www.drjenblanchette.com.

Link to my freebie here: Before you Quit: A guide for therapists

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Judy Hu, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) turned Boundary Coach. She provides short term, intensive boundary healing and boundary coaching for adults, couples, and groups. Her clinical experience includes two decades of serving as a therapist for adults, children, couples and families; as a supervisor for clinical interns; and as a clinical director at a renowned outpatient clinic. Without being aware of it, Judy’s life was shaped by trying to fit into boxed laid out in front of her–by her immigrant family, by her peers, and by a society based on capitalism, patriarchy, and supremacy thinking. None of those boxes or expectations fit. Trying to mask feelings of being an imposter, she landed at an all time low and finally chose her Self.

In this episode, Judy shares her story of therapist burnout and how she transitioned to becoming a boundary coach. She also discusses the importance of boundary coaching for therapists and clients alike, and offers tips for preventing and healing from burnout.

**Key takeaways:**

* Set boundaries with your clients, your work, and your personal life.

* Take care of yourself physically and emotionally.

* Find a supportive community of other therapists or healers.

* Seek professional help if needed.

**Boundary coaching and it’s application to helpers:**

Boundary coaching can help therapists to:

* Set and enforce boundaries with clients, paperwork, and other demands on their time and energy.

* Identify and challenge their own limiting beliefs about boundaries.

* Develop a self-care routine that is sustainable and effective.

* Create a work-life balance that is healthy and fulfilling.

**Boundary coaching for clients:**

Boundary coaching can help clients to:

Identify and understand their own boundaries.

• Set and enforce boundaries with others, including family, friends, and coworkers.
• *Communicate their needs and expectations clearly.
• Say no without guilt or shame.
• Protect themselves from emotional and physical harm.

More from Judy: https://judyhucounseling.com/

More from Jen: www.drjenblanchette.com

My freebie: Before you Quit: A guide for therapists

Hey there, fellow therapists! 🌟 Get ready to dive into a game-changing topic that hits close to home. In this episode, we're unraveling the fascinating link between burnout and brain science. A Swedish study has spilled the beans on how burnout messes with our brain circuits, and we've got the inside scoop just for you.

Here's the link to that study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0104550

Picture this: chronic stress meets neural circuitry, and the results are mind-blowing. We're talking about more than just feeling tired. This discovery could flip the script on how we understand and tackle burnout, not just in our clients but in ourselves too. So, if you're up for some eye-opening insights and a dash of self-care wisdom, tune in – because balancing your well-being is about to get a whole lot more intriguing! 🧠🌈

Full show notes here: www.drjenblanchette.com

Hey, fellow therapists! I'm sharing my experience of leaving my therapy practice three months ago. Financially, running a private practice isn't as lucrative as advertised, considering overhead costs and admin work. The emotional toll of the pandemic, along with inadequate compensation, contributed to my decision. I realized my evolving desires for variety in my work and the trap of the sunk cost fallacy. Ultimately, I chose to leave to honor my well-being and aspirations.

Top Three Takeaways:

1. Financial Realities: Private practice earnings can be deceptive due to overhead costs, insurance battles, and admin work. Recognizing the gap between projected earnings and take-home pay is crucial.

2. Balancing Emotions: The pandemic magnified the emotional toll of being a therapist. The struggle to juggle clients, family, and practice responsibilities took a toll on my mental and physical health.

3. Evolving Desires and Identity: As therapists, our identity can be tied to our career. However, it's okay to evolve and desire something different. Overcoming the sunk cost fallacy is important to embrace new paths.

Remember, your journey and insights can help others navigate their own career decisions in the therapy field. Your experience serves as a reminder to prioritize financial stability, emotional well-being, and personal growth.

More from me: www.drjenblanchette.com

Hey therapist, ready to listen to a real life stories of leaving private practice? Dr. Jen Blanchette and Business Coach Annie Schuessler are diving deep into those career change thoughts we've all had. During this episode, they talk about the hesitations, attachments, and fears that come with potentially abandoning clients and their professional identity.

Guess what? You're not alone in this. If you're a therapist considering a career transition, listening to this conversation can give you a sense of relief and validation. You'll realize that many therapists share the same concerns and struggles as you do. It's reassuring to know that you're not alone in this journey.

This discussion will encourage you to take a closer look at your own motivations for staying in or leaving the therapy field. It's essential to explore your aspirations and personal growth to ensure that they align with your chosen profession.

Ever heard of sunk cost fallacy? We're breaking it down in a big way. Consider it a friendly push to break free from that trap and make decisions based on what's right for you now. Dr. Jen and Annie talk a lot about finding that balance and happiness in your work.

Now, let's talk takeaways. Here are three gems you'll snag from this episode

• You're Not Alone: This conversation is like a reminder that you're part of a community. Other therapists are going through the same thought process. It's comforting to know you're in good company.

• Reflect and Align: Dr. Jen and Annie will inspire you to dig deep into your motivations. Take a moment to reflect on your journey and see if your career is still aligned with where you want to go.

• Break Free and Prioritize: The sunk cost fallacy is a tough one, but hearing stories of others who've moved past it is empowering. Plus, the emphasis on your well-being isn't just advice – it's a reality check.

More from jen:www.drjenblanchette.com

More from Annie: www.rebeltherapist.me

This episode of the Finding Joy After Burnout podcast delves into the challenges therapists face when contemplating change in their careers. Dr. Jen Blanchette explores the inherent pull towards stability and routine that comes with age, and how this often clashes with the desire for personal growth and exploration. She discusses the fear, shame, and feelings of abandonment that therapists may experience when considering leaving therapy or changing their roles. Drawing on her EMDR training, Dr. Blanchette shares a reframing technique to help therapists navigate these complex emotions and make informed decisions. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with peers and seeking support outside of the therapy room to understand the emotional toll of the work and the need for professional change. This thought-provoking episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for therapists looking to embrace change and find joy after burnout.

Check out my before you quit journal prompt guide for therapists who want to quit their practice or career:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64c669fa7e6b513e5bacc64e

In this episode, therapist Susannah Horwitz shares her personal journey of burnout and the pivotal moments that led her to find joy again. She discusses the challenges she faced upon moving to a new location and the pressure she felt to maintain stability for her family.

Susannah reflects on her beliefs around money and how she overcame scarcity mindset to increase her fees and create a more sustainable practice. She also explores the role of rest and play in finding abundance and shares her experience of shifting to offering intensives as a therapeutic approach. Susanna emphasizes the importance of collaboration and connection with other therapists and the need for a collective shift in the field of therapy.

She shares her passion for supporting young parents in STEM who are dealing with chronic illness or health anxiety. Susanna also introduces her coaching program for introverted therapists who struggle with networking and offers insights into somatic regulation as a tool for building relationships and referral bases.

More from Susannah: https://www.susannahhorwitz.com/

More from Jen: https://linktr.ee/drjenblanchette