The Nerdie Therapist
Roll the dice and venture forth into "The Nerdie Therapist," where therapy meets enchantment and creativity flourishes. Guided by Jen Hyatt, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the mystical shores of sunny California, this podcast is your portal to a world where the mundane, heroic, and mystical realms merge seamlessly.
At The Nerdie Therapist (TNT), we explore the rich tapestry of psychotherapy, blending ancient lore with modern innovation to forge a unique path on the therapeutic quest. Each episode is a vibrant gathering of authenticity and unconventional methods, crafted to empower and inspire therapists, mental health professionals, and all adventurers drawn to the weaving together of psychology, fandom, and mysticism.
Travel with us on a journey through the magical landscapes of mental health and wellness. From epic tales of resilience in therapy to strategies for personal and professional growth, "The Nerdie Therapist" invites you to channel wisdom, compassion, and geeky enthusiasm. Navigate the depths of the human experience and discover your inner hero with every tale told.
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TOS (2022-2023): Therapists Off Script is a podcast designed with therapists in mind as we discuss all things psychotherapy practice…the good, the bad, and the truly mind blowing adventure of being a therapist in process as we dive deep, join together, and empower others for the journey of a lifetime.
The Nerdie Therapist
Therapists Off Script: Seasons of a Therapist: Path to Licensure (Part One) The Trainee Path
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)
CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
Master Checklist for MFT Licensure
Music by Thunderbird Ooyy via Epidemic
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