How do you find the self-belief to keep going in your private practice marketing when it doesn't seem to be working? And how can you find the courage to continue to try and reach clients?

In this episode:

• How reflecting on your past helps you to find the inner strength to cope with present difficulties
• An exercise to explore past strategies for overcoming challenges so that you can apply them now
• Identifying your motivation and goals - so you can maintain your determination
• The importance for self-compassion of acknowledging feelings around setbacks
• The role of community in supporting your resilience
• How to reframe the difficulties you're experiencing as a normal part of private practice development

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Challenges of Developing a Counseling Practice

02:06 The Importance of Counseling and Making a Difference

03:04 Drawing on Resilience: Overcoming Challenges

05:00 Accessing Resilience: Reflection and Self-Support

10:20 Maintaining Motivation: Goals and Values

11:45 Reframing Setbacks: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

13:41 Building Support Networks: Communities and Networks

14:10 Conclusion: Every Step Gets You Closer to Your Dream

Keywords

counselling, practice development, challenges, resilience, motivation, support

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