How do you connect with other mental health professionals? Five steps.

As a (solo private) mental health practitioner I know how easy it is to feel isolated.  For many years I worked for a government organisation, and for better or worse, there was always someone you could have a quick chat with.  It’s one of the reasons I worked for headspace for a while – so that I knew there would be people around I could touch base with.

This podcast shows you how you don’t need to work for an organisation to create your own connection network.  

To develop a network of people you can trust, to prolong your career and avoid burnout, to stay in your lane and create your own splash, I recommend these five steps.

1.  Listen to what YOU need for support, for your career (authenticity)

2.  Think about the people you want to be supported by.  Don’t be quick to jump into a connection, but listen to the tone.  State clearly your opinion and see what happens.

3.  The online world is quite small.  Keep your eyes and ears open.

4.  Own what you can provide/offer to a relationship. Be proud of your gifts and don’t be easily swayed by others.

5.  Create and take advantages of opportunities.

In an ironic twist you may not have seen coming, I invite you to step away from social media and switch off to connect first with yourself.  

If true connection is having someone who understands and gets the real you.  You need to ensure you allow the real you to shine through.

Special New Year Bonus - valid until the end of January 2021.  If you are kind enough to leave my podcast a rating or review and/or share it with another mental health professional your know, send me a screenshot and I will gift you my new program 7 Steps to Digital Detox Program (valued at $47).

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Connection in the mental health professional world can be difficult, but is necessary to avoid burnout and to have a satisfying and prolonged career.  To increase connection  start with an authentic and accepting understanding of yourself; then of others; then of a deep appreciation for how we are all connected to create positive change in the world.  .

By embracing your authenticity you invite confidence and calm into you life. 

If this sound a bit overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. Using gentle, simple and practical strategies  you can strengthen connection with yourself, others and the natural world.

RESOURCES To find out more about creating connection, calm and confidence click here.  To contact me you can email me here.

THANK YOU Thank you so much for listening.  Everytime I see that someone else has listened to an episode, I think of them and give thanks that my words are connecting with someone, wherever they are and I hope that they are hearing what they need.

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Thank you. And until next time, take care of yourself.

Kim xx

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