E3: Our work should come with a warning label: How to navigate the #1 hazard of our work

Have you ever felt the weight of your clients' struggles lingering long after your sessions end? Spent evenings and weekends fretting over whether you used the right interventions, or should have tried something different?  We sure have, and we know we aren’t alone in this.  That’s why in this episode, we’re shining a light on the hazards of the mental health profession—those challenges that often go unspoken but can weigh heavily on our shoulders. And what if we told you that acknowledging these challenges could be the first step toward building a more resilient practice? Join us as we uncover some unexpected truths about working in the mental health field, as well as share insights to help you embrace the complexity of our work while prioritizing your own well-being.Episode Highlights:Understanding the hazards – inherent challenges including challenging patient behaviours, emotional depletion, psychic isolation, and moreParticular impact of the uncertainty of successRisks of highly valuing our workRepeat as needed:  Psychotherapy is one of the most taxing endeavours known to mankindSelf-Care Experiments:  Know your risksCreate a strategic resilience planBuild your ability to tolerate uncertaintyReflect on your 4 C’sResources Mentioned:Book:  Leaving It at the Office by Drs. John Norcross and Gary VandenBosBook:  The Resilience Plan by Dr. Marie-Helene PelletierVisit our website to get your own copy of our FREE 4 C's Self-Care Assessment:  https://www.intentionaltherapist.caConnect with Melissa & Karen at Intentional Therapist:https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/  |  [email protected]  |   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen/Share one of your own self-care experiments via our SpeakPipe page at:  https://www.speakpipe.com/intentionaltherapistReady to upgrade your self-care?  Check out the independent study version of our course, Thrivival Skills for Therapists, and earn 3 CE credits!  Because self-care is PART OF our jobs!  More info at:  https://intentional-therapist.newzenler.com/courses/thrivival-skills-for-therapists-independent-study  Disclaimer:  This podcast seeks to be educational in purpose and is not to be used as clinical advice.  Please connect with a therapist one-on-one for personalized support.