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Jun 9, 2026 8 min

Are you a people-pleasing practitioner? Let's talk about it

from Behind The Milestones Hosted by Milestones Kids Therapy Hub

If you have ever said yes when you meant no, over-explained a boundary, or left a session feeling responsible for everyone's emotions but your own - this one is for you. Joey shares her article published in Occupational Therapy Australia's Convention Magazine - an honest reflection on people-pleasing tendencies in allied health and why the profession attracts them, and why it is time to break the cycle. What we cover: Why allied health professionals are particularly prone to people-pleasing How it shows up in your clinical work, your workplace, and your relationships with families The cost of chronic people-pleasing on your wellbeing and your practice Why breaking the cycle is not selfish - it makes you a better practitioner You cannot pour from an empty cup. And you cannot advocate for your clients if you are too busy managing everyone else's feelings. A good mentor helps you build the boundaries and confidence to practise sustainably - milestones.au/mentoring

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