Episode 127 In This Together | Building Supportive Networks For Mental Health Therapists: Interview with Lisa Savinon

Why is building a supportive network of mental health therapists so crucial for your professional growth, self-care, and overall well-being? What are the key steps to establish and maintain a supportive community?MEET Lisa SavinonAfter completing her bachelor's in psychology, Lisa worked as an elementary teacher while completing her master's in counseling. After completing her master's, Lisa initially worked as an elementary school counselor and then transitioned to secondary school counseling. During her time as a school counselor, Lisa began working as a play therapist in an agency setting and decided to take the leap into full-time private practice. Years before the pandemic, Lisa moved her in-person practice to full telehealth and has nevergone back. Through her work with children and families, she noticed the need for trauma counselors. Lisa began working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, and abandonment, and sexual trauma survivors. Lisa is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Polyvagal, and attachment theories. She is also certified in DBT and a Registered Yoga Teacher. Lisa is licensed in Texas, Colorado, and Nevada, and is a Florida Out of State Registered Telehealth Provider. Because of her passion for continuingeducation, Lisa began learning about the continuing education field and recently bought Therapeutic Perspective a podcast and NBCC-approved continuing education provider.Find out more at Vibe Counseling and Wellness and connect with Lisa on, Instagram & FacebookUse Coupon Code holisticpodcast for 10% Off Our $69.99 Unlimited NBCC CE Plan at Therapeutic PerspectiveLink to the “All Things Private Practice,” course for anyone that is brand new to private practice or planning to start one!Join the Therapeutic Perspective FB Community & The Therapeutic Perspective For EducatorsIN THIS PODCAST:Addressing the issue of isolation in private practice 5:27Self-care when dealing with difficult cases 10:41Resources for therapists to stay more connected 18:00Addressing The Issue Of Isolation In Private PracticeFinding non-traditional methods of networkingWhy is it so important to be a part of a community when you are in private practice?Learning and growing in a communityWays to cultivate connectionSelf-Care When Dealing With Difficult CasesWhat is somatic therapy?How to set strict boundaries with work-life balanceResources For Therapists To Stay More ConnectedWhat is The Therapeutic Perspective?How to find in-person groupsCreating your own community with like-minded peopleThe importance of making time to connect with othersConnect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcast