Pausing for Soul Care 

In this episode, we explore the story behind the decision to take a break from the Soul Care for Therapists podcast. Dawn Gabriel opens up about the importance of prioritizing self-care and provides insights into her own journey of recognizing signs of burnout and the need for soul care. She emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries and offers support to listeners during her hiatus. The podcast concludes with a reminder to listeners to prioritize self-care and invites them to explore previous podcast episodes and connect with Dawn through various channels.

• 00:07 Introduction to Soul Care for Therapists Podcast
• 01:00 The Need for a Break: Recognizing Signs of Burnout
• 01:28 The Importance of Self-Care and Taking Time Off
• 02:36 The Power of Community and Permission to Pause
• 03:23 The Plan for the Break and Future Expectations
• 04:35 Continued Availability and Encouragement for Self-Care
• 05:29 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

• Sacred Space Community Groups - with Dawn

• Soul Care Retreats: Exclusively for therapists who want to recharge in a deep and fulfilling way. You will engage in your own spiritual journey, find some release from the work you do, as well as connect with other therapists all while enjoying the beauty of Colorado at a secluded and peaceful retreat center. Limited to 6-8 therapists.

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The Therapuetic Power of Hiking with Dr. Dawn Brukenhoefer

Dr. Dawn Bronkenhofer joins Dawn Gabriel, host of the Soul Care for Therapists podcast, to discuss the importance of self-care for mental health therapists. Dr. Bronkenhofer owns a group practice and utilizes her counselor education background to design retreats and educational opportunities for therapists. Specializing in hiking retreats, she explores the physical and psychological benefits of overcoming challenges in nature. These retreats pushes therapists to face their fears, helping them build resilience and stamina. The tougher retreats are described as 'tours', emphasizing the intense physical demand they impose. While the process is not always easy, participants ultimately gain a sense of accomplishment, inner development, and greater mental strength. Dr. Bronkenhofer shares how she uses hiking to prevent burnout, and encourages therapists to partake in the spiritual practice of being still in nature to promote overall wellness.

00:08 Introduction and Welcome

00:08 Meet the Host: Dawn Gabriel

01:23 Guest Introduction: Dr. Dawn Bronkenhofer

03:12 Dr. Dawn's Journey into Hiking Retreats

05:28 The Healing Power of Nature

06:56 The Dynamics of Hiking Tours

10:03 The Impact of Hiking Tours on Therapists

14:24 The Importance of Self-Care for Therapists

25:45 The Practice Class: Upcoming Tours and Retreats

32:25 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

• Podcast Web Page

• Social Media Handles: @thepacticeclass

• The Practice Class: Innovative counselor education trainings and retreats for therapists of all levels wanting more

• Sacred Space Community Groups - with Dawn

• Soul Care Retreats: Exclusively for therapists who want to recharge in a deep and fulfilling way. You will engage in your own spiritual journey, find some release from the work you do, as well as connect with other therapists all while enjoying the beauty of Colorado at a secluded and peaceful retreat center. Limited to 6-8 therapists.

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In this podcast episode, host Dawn Gabriel converses with Katie Kroening, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of a faith-based counseling practice. Katie provides insight into her faith's influence on her career, starting with her decision to seek a career in social work and setting up her own counseling practice in 2018. She emphasizes the importance of waiting upon the Lord and aligning one's professional decisions with spiritual convictions. She shares a personal story about the tragedy her husband faced and how the experience reinforced her trust in God. Katie also discusses her recent decision to open a second location of her practice, which came after years of prayer and waiting. Katie and Dawn talk about the challenges in dealing with the fear of reducing their practices' size or altering their offering due to faith-related decisions. They conclude with a conversation on overcoming the fear of judgment, maintaining cultural values, and balancing business decisions with spiritual commitments, encouraging listeners to stay true to their values and persevere in their journey. View the full show notes on the webpage. 

• 00:08 Introduction and Welcoming Guest
• 00:32 Getting to Know Katie Kroening
• 00:41 Katie's Professional Journey and Personal Life
• 02:04 Discussing Katie's Specialization and Practice
• 03:17 God as a Business Partner
• 03:30 Katie's Faith Journey and Career Aspirations
• 06:54 The Importance of Waiting on the Lord
• 07:28 Katie's Personal Story and Challenges
• 07:41 Katie's Business Growth and Expansion
• 09:06 The Power of Faith and Patience
• 19:15 The Role of Fear in Decision Making
• 21:13 The Importance of Aligning with Values
• 22:57 The Struggles and Rewards of Running a Practice
• 31:36 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

• Center for Courageous Living
• Instagram: Linktr.ee/thrcenterforcourage
• Facebook: Courageous7777
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/Katiekroeningctr4crg/
• Sacred Space Community Groups - with Dawn
• Soul Care Retreats: Exclusively for therapists who want to recharge in a deep and fulfilling way. You will engage in your own spiritual journey, find some release from the work you do, as well as connect with other therapists all while enjoying the beauty of Colorado at a secluded and peaceful retreat center. Limited to 6-8 therapists.

Show Notes and Podcast Production by Course Creation Studio.