Discouraged by How Much to Learn

We know it can feel daunting and discouraging (especially as a newer pelvic rehab provider) how much there is to learn!  This 'sode came from a listener comment.She was expressing frustration with how her entry-level courses didn't really prepare her for the way clinicians actually treat.We talk about the challenges of doing an introductory course in pelvic health (it's certainly not easy).  How it can lay a foundation, but we also shouldn't expect to be 'ready to go' after a single weekend course.  And how those courses often don't acknowledge how much is missing or left out from just a basic course!So if you're feeling a little discouraged by how much there is to learn, make sure to check out this 'sode!The Gold Standard is Ongoing MentorshipUltimately, the gold standard is working somewhere you receive extensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship.  There's no substitute for being able to ask specific questions to a mentor as you grow in your career.  So - if you can - prioritize working somewhere that will invest in mentorship for you.  If you've been promised mentorship and aren't receiving it, make sure you're standing up for what you were promised.Other SuggestionsIf you aren't able to work somewhere you're getting ongoing, specific and helpful mentorship, you aren't alone!  Here are some other suggestions to help.Use what you have!  When you know better, you do better.  The interviews we've had with PelviCon speakers are great examples of this.  All of them have grown and changed over the course of their careers!Utilize Free Resources.  There's no better time in the history of the world to be a pelvic rehab provider!  There are incredible podcasts, interviews, Facebook groups and other resources that didn't exist even 10 years ago.  Take advantage!  Choose Con-Ed Wisely.  There's a compound interest to learning early in your career, where you take that knowledge and apply it to every patient you work with.  Take con-ed early in your career.  Spend your own money if you have to (and if you can).  And don't just take the next in the basic series if that isn't serving how you want to treat patients!PelviCon Recording - Open Monday!If you aren't able to join us in-person this year, make sure you're on the early bird list for the recording!  You'll get all 8 incredible speakers, 14 different topics, lifetime access, the PelviCon e-manual and an incredible learning opportunity from the best minds in pelvic health!You can see all the details and get on the 'early bird' list (www.pelvicon.com/recording) now to save $50 - registration opens Sept 2nd!Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email ([email protected]).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!