Episodes
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In my clinical practice, I learned a powerful lesson from my clients about how to make consistent progress toward even the biggest goals. It's a simple but profound shift in mindset that has transformed how I approach my own work and life. It’s all about doing less while achieving more, and I share everything you need to know in today’s episode.
Discover the real secret to making your big goals a reality, without sacrificing yourself in the process. Learn the value of consistency in pursuit of your goals, and I share how to identify the steps that will actually take you closer to the life and career you want.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/96
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Have you ever felt stuck in your job as a clinician? Maybe you've felt like you can't leave your current position, or you've struggled to make progress with a particular client. Perhaps you've even felt stuck working with a difficult coworker. If any of these scenarios resonate with you, then this episode is exactly what you need.
Tune in this week to gain new tools to help you next time you feel stuck as a clinician. I share a powerful framework for getting unstuck by exploring new perspectives and possibilities. Learn how to identify the limited choices your brain initially offers you, brainstorm new potential paths forward, and tap into your network for fresh ideas.
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As clinicians, we face many challenges in our day-to-day work that can lead to frustration, whether it's issues with the system, work conditions, compensation, or workload. Even at the most amazing job, these challenges can arise. By having a plan in place to handle these frustrations, you can ensure that any decisions you make about your career are in your best long-term interest.
I walk you through a three-step process to help you assess your frustration, ask for what you want, and ultimately decide if quitting your current position is the right move for you. By taking the time to listen to yourself and use your amazing brain to find unique, long-term solutions, you can create an outstanding experience for yourself and your clients, no matter where you work.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/94
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In this episode, I share insights on upholding boundaries from a recent professional development training we held here at Abilities led by Kerry Neilson, a seasoned veteran in the helping professions. With 46 years of experience, including 22 years as a high school counselor, Kerry brings a wealth of wisdom on the topic of maintaining professional boundaries.
I dive into some practical tips for tuning into your body's signals when faced with boundary challenges. You'll learn why self-awareness is crucial for making decisions that honor both your clients' needs and your own. Plus, I share the first actionable step you can take today to start building your boundary-setting skills.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/93
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In today's episode, I sit down with Kathy Cervo to discuss the importance of customer service skills in clinical practice. Kathy has a unique role where she helps clinicians balance their own experience with the client experience, building successful caseloads and schedules. Her insights from this vantage point are invaluable.
We explore the common miscommunications and mismatched expectations that can arise between clinicians and clients. Kathy shares her strategies for resolving these issues and building strong therapeutic relationships. She also reveals what she wishes more clinicians knew about customer service.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/92
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How do you take over a client from another clinician and ensure a smooth clinical transition? This is a question I received recently, and it’s an important topic to explore. It can feel challenging to step into an established therapeutic relationship and maintain the same level of care, but as clinicians, we want to provide the best possible service to our clients, even during times of change.
Tune in this week to discover four key steps for successfully transitioning care from one clinician to another. You’ll also learn how to start feeling more confident and prepared when taking on new clients from colleagues, so you can show up as the clinician your clients need.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/91
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Leeza Pertsev joins us at the end of her first year as a new grad clinician and her reflections will be super useful for anyone out there looking to land their first clinical job, for clinicians moving roles, and for newer clinicians who want to know what kind of experience their peers are having.
Tune in this week to discover Leeza’s tips for new grads navigating the early days of their clinical careers. We discuss how to take the pressure off as you grow into your clinical work, how to embrace growth as a clinician, and you’ll learn what to expect by the time you finish your first year in a clinical setting.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/90
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In this episode, I sit down with one of our amazing clinicians here at Abilities, Leeza Pertsev, to discuss her experiences navigating the "messy middle" of her first year in practice. If you’re currently in a phase of transition in your own career, this is the perfect episode to listen to as Leeza reminds you it’s okay to not have all the answers and that embracing lifelong learning is key to success in our field.
Leeza openly shares the challenges of shifting from the structured support of school to the autonomy of the workplace. She discusses how she’s learning to trust her own clinical reasoning, how to reframe not knowing as an opportunity for growth, and the value of giving yourself permission to be in the messy middle of your career.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/89
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New grads everywhere are looking for their first clinical roles. That’s why, this week, I’m reintroducing you to one of our own amazing clinicians here at Abilities: Leeza Pertsev. At the time of recording, Leeza was navigating her first year as a newly graduated therapist, and she shares a wealth of valuable lessons for newly qualified clinicians searching for their first job, or even for experienced clinicians seeking a new challenge.
Tune in this week to revisit the first part of my discussion with Leeza Pertsev about the challenges of being a new graduate and thriving in your first clinical position. Leeza shares why she decided to become an Occupational Therapist and how she’s prioritised her values to find a clinical role that truly suits her.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/88
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As clinicians, we're often so focused on making goals achievable that we forget the importance of first letting our clients dream big. Asking the right open-ended questions can reveal surprising insights into what they truly desire, even if it seems improbable at first. When we understand our clients' deepest aspirations, we can tailor our approach to be much more client-centered and engaging.
Discover how using wildly improbable goals can spark your clients' imaginations and get them excited about the therapeutic process. With just a simple shift in your goal-setting conversations, you can build stronger rapport with clients, enhance motivation, and ultimately achieve better outcomes.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/87
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By taking the time to deeply imagine your perfect ordinary workday, you gain valuable insights into what truly matters to you. This goes beyond surface-level goals like compensation or specific skills. What I share today is about crafting a day-to-day experience that lights you up and maximizes your impact as a clinician.
I walk you through the step-by-step process for creating your ideal workday. When you have a clear vision for how you want your workdays to look, you'll be surprised by what you discover about your priorities and how you can start aligning your reality with this vision much sooner than you currently believe is possible.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/86
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Do you dread looking at your to-do list each day? You're definitely not alone. A difficult to-do list is a common source of stress for clinicians everywhere. But there is one powerful tool called the 3 Bs that has transformed my own to-do list, ultimately making it easier to handle.
If you're a busy clinician who wants to magnify your impact without burning out, this episode is a must-listen. You'll walk away with an immediately applicable tool to make even your most stressful responsibilities feel lighter, which is what we all want as clinicians.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/85
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As clinicians, a big part of our work involves collaborating with others on a team. But what do you do when one of those team members isn't meeting your expectations or communicating in a way that works for you? Listen in for my perspective on how to approach this situation in an empowering way that starts with supporting yourself first.
Learn three powerful questions to ask yourself when dealing with a challenging colleague. Gain insights on how to identify your ideal expectations, communicate them clearly, and ultimately improve your working relationships. If you've ever carried shame or blamed yourself for a coworker's behavior, this episode is here to help you see the situation in a new light.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/84
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Labels of any kind have limitations. However, there's a massive benefit to understanding how your brain naturally works and using that knowledge to set yourself up for success. So if you're ready to start getting the most out of your clinical work by learning to get the best out of your brain, this episode on conative styles is for you.
Tune in this week to discover how to start working with your conative style. I discuss the four conative styles that indicate your brain's preference for taking action, share how the styles differ from one another, and help you identify the strengths of your brain and leverage those strengths in your work as a clinician.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/83
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If you're anything like me, getting negative feedback from a client about your performance as a clinician is truly crushing. However, when you use the techniques I share in today's episode, you are able to look at negative client feedback through a new, less painful lens.
Discover a new way to deal with negative feedback in your work as a clinician. I discuss how to handle the thoughts and emotions that typically come up when you receive negative feedback, and you learn how to ensure your uncomfortable emotions, like hurt, embarrassment, or frustration, don't prevent you from showing up for your clients.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/82
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Following on from last week's conversation about deciding what you're really worth as a clinician and discussing the challenges of getting paid what you're worth, we're taking things a step further in this episode. If you want some practical tips and strategies to help you get paid what you're worth, this episode is for you.
Tune in this week to put everything together and discover how to get paid what you're worth as a clinician, and how to start feeling amazing about your compensation. I share some of the most unhelpful things you can do in contract negotiations as a clinician, and you'll learn some practical ways to get what you're really worth.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/81
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There was a time when conversations about money and compensation made me super uncomfortable. However, now that I'm a clinic owner, I love having conversations with interviewees about what they think they're worth and how they want to be compensated. If conversations about money make you cringe a little, this episode is exactly what you need.
Discover how to stop underearning and get paid what you’re worth as a clinician. I share why it makes perfect sense that we’d avoid talking about money in clinical settings, how my own thoughts about money discussions have changed over the years, and you'll learn how to transform your own mindset about asking for what you’re worth as a clinician.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/80
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Today, I'm offering you a powerful insight into a conversation I had just this week with some of the clinicians I work with. I have a strategy that works for me in relating better with colleagues, even when it feels difficult, and I'm including some practical tips on how you can put all of this into practice.
Discover everything you need to know about improving relations with colleagues in your work as a clinician. I share how to open a dialogue with your fellow clinicians around what you want from your colleagues, and you'll learn how to use these conversations to improve your professional relationships.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/79
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There are forces we don't control that bring change impacting us in our work lives, like a change in government policy, employer policy, or personnel in the workplace. Whatever changes you're dealing with in your work as a clinician, this episode is here to help you manage change, particularly when it's unexpected.
If you want to up-level your tolerance for change in your work, tune in this week for some practical tips for managing the constantly changing circumstances we face as clinicians. I show you how to get clear on your thoughts about change, and you'll learn how to leverage your brain to increase your baseline tolerance for change.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/78
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My guest in this episode is Alex Thompson, the executive director and founder of Power For All. She has a background in education, outdoor recreation, adventure therapy, and occupational therapy. She has specialized in working from a holistic lens with children, youth, and families in the last 15 years offering nature-based occupational therapy.
Tune in this week to discover how Alex Thompson makes an impact in her community through her work as an occupational therapist and in her role leading a non-profit adventure therapy society. Alex is sharing her story, how she collaborates with the people she works with, and the details of a special project she's working on right now.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/77
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