Groups for those new to the mental health profession

Connect with others who can share in the struggles and triumphs.

The mental health field is rewarding and meaningful work. The connections you make with clients. Being able to help clients through some of the toughest moments of their lives. Witnessing their progress and growth. There’s nothing quite like it.

And it can also be some of the most challenging work you’ll do both personally and professionally.

It can be draining. It requires strong boundaries, proper self-care, and a healthy support system.

When you don’t have a healthy support system of others who understand the field and the struggles and triumphs that come with it, it can be very isolating.

Because of all of this, as a mental health professional myself, I continue to see my own therapist and I have participated in various support groups.

And I believe it’s important that everyone in the field do their own internal work and seek help in whatever way works for them - whether that’s individual therapy, support groups, something else, or all of the above.

New Helpers Haven aims to do just that!

New Helpers Haven is for those who are new to the field with groups for interns, training licensees, and newly licensed professionals to:

• Support and connect with each other

• Explore topics and unique challenges that commonly come up for new helpers (hello, impostor syndrome!)

• Share about and build healthy self-care and work-life balance habits

• Talk about the things you don’t or didn’t talk about in grad school

These groups are a great option to get support from peers who are not connected to your internship, training sites, or grad school classes.

Join Jordan Brown - LPC, Lindsay - Counseling Intern, and a small group of your peers to gain support and connection on your journey to joining our amazing, challenging, rewarding field of work.

If you’re ready to register, scroll down and fill out the white form to get started!

What?

This group will offer a small group of your peers to share with, listen to, learn from, and connect with.

The goal of this group is for you to feel support, less alone, and empowered on your journey as an intern, training licensee, or newly licensed mental health professional.

Who?

This group is for mental health interns, training licensees (LPC-ITs, APSWs, LFMTs, etc.), and newly licensed mental health professionals (licensed for 0-2 years) located anywhere in Wisconsin, Florida, Utah, and Vermont.

When?

Every Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30 am CST

For Interns:

September 4, 11, 18, 25

For Training Licensees:

October 2, 9, 16, 23

For Newly Licensed (0-2 years):

November 6, 13, 20, 27

You will also have one intake session prior to the start of the group.

Where?

Virtual meetings via Google Meet

Cost:

Anthem/BCBS, Dean, UMR, or United Healthcare insurance accepted or self-pay $30/session*

*$15/session for intern group

How do I sign up?

Step 1… Fill out the form below. I will send you an email with more details prior to the first group meeting.

Step 2… Find a private space with a good internet connection. This can be your room, office, basement, car, or even your bathroom!

Step 3… Join the Google Meet session at 8:30 am, and you’ll be connected!

Spaces are limited. Registration closes one week before the start date of each group.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Not Always.

Connect with others for support, validation, and resources during this wonderful, yet difficult time of year.

Do the winter months leave you feeling new or increased stress, depressed mood, anxiety, or grief?

Winter can be wonderful, and it can also be a difficult time for many different reasons.

Maybe the decrease in hours of daylight is negatively affect your sleep schedules and your mood.

Or maybe the shorter days and cooler weather makes you more likely to spend time inside, isolated from other people, and feeling lonely.

Oh, and let’s not forget the holidays!

Although the holidays have just passed, you might be feeling drained from too much time with difficult family members or maybe lonely due to not having many family or friends to connect with.

And this year may be especially challenging.

Due to the pandemic limitations, there will likely be less indoor social activities to engage in and you may not be able to spend time with family and friends like you usually do.

If you don’t feel this is the “most wonderful time of the year,” you are not alone. This group will connect you to others who can relate to your experience.

If you’re looking for a way to feel more connected, engage in self-care, and explore coping strategies that work, then this group may be for you!

What?

This group will offer a small group of your peers to share with, listen to, and learn from.

The goal of this group is for you to gain validation, learn to adapt coping strategies to fit the 2020 lifestyle, explore how to set boundaries with difficult people in your life, and feel more connected this Winter / holiday season.

Who?

This particular group is for anyone (18+) who lives in Wisconsin or Florida.

*Current clients are welcome to participate.

When?

Mondays

January 4th - 25th, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Where?

Virtual meetings via secure, HIPAA-compliant Google Meet

How much?

Fee includes a safe space to share, a positive support network, and professional feedback and support

Early registration (by 12/15): $35/session

General registration (after 12/15): $45/session

Full fee due at time of registration ($140 / $180).

For those who are not current clients, we will meet one time prior to the start of the group for an intake session. This will be 30 minutes with a one-time fee of $50.

*Self-pay only for this group.

How do I sign up?

Step 1… Email me. I will send you the necessary paperwork to be completed prior to the first meeting.

Step 2… You and I will meet one time prior to the start of the group to get acquainted and do a basic assessment.

Step 3… Find a private space with a good internet connection. This can be your room, office, basement, car, or even your bathroom! I’ll send you a link for our sessions on the day of each meeting.

Step 4… Join the Google Meet session by 6:00 pm, and you’ll be connected!

Spaces are limited. Registration closes on December 28th.

Not ready to register yet? That’s okay! Ask any questions you may have in the form below.