The Mindset of Change with Heather Lefebvre

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall and George Stull speak with Heather Lefebvre, a licensed psychotherapist who focuses on marriage and family therapy. Heather previously worked for Restore Small Groups over a decade ago, where her and her husband, Steven, were essential in the development and growth of the organization. She shares her journey with Small Groups and how it inspired her to transition into the mental health field.“If I’m sitting there with a therapist, I want to know that they’ve been down this road too. ‘Cause you and I say you can’t lead somebody out of the desert if you’ve never been in the desert. And so, Heather’s been in the desert.” -Scott [04:31]“Group is always a tethering point of I am not alone. I am not the only one who struggles. I cannot process in my head alone and think that that is going to help me challenge belief systems, challenge my neural pathways. Like that’s not enough. I really need to go and be around, be in community, be with people who are also fighting the good fight, who are also continually seeing life as a growth opportunity.” -Heather [14:34]“So friends, when your therapist is encouraging you to move to a more vulnerable place, trust them. They really do understand how we can grow and how we can heal.” - George [21:07]TIMESTAMPS[00:05] Intro[01:19] This week’s guest, Heather[05:05] How Heather came to love Restore Small Groups[11:30] Transitioning to the mental health field[12:48] The value of individual therapy and small groups[17:26] Vulnerability is healthy to our growth[21:19] Why Small Groups are beneficial[25:21] How neurobiology influences her therapy approach[33:46] Recommended helpful practices[37:36] We are good enough[41:17] Heather’s website and final wordsFollow and ContactFacebook: Restore Small GroupsInstagram: @restoresmallgroupsYouTube: Searching Inward PodcastWebsite: restoresmallgroups.orgHeather’s Website: mytherapistheather.com