Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
The Self Careapist Therapist is a therapist-to-therapist podcast with guests who cover practical clinical skills, evidence-based training, and sustainable self-care for mental health professionals. If you're a therapist, counselor, psychologist, social worker, or researcher looking for real continuing education you can use in your next session, look no further.
Hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, PMH-C, EMDR Certified Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and graduate school faculty associate, each episode offers conversations and training on trauma therapy, evidence-based interventions, mental health conditions, and specialty populations from EMDR, DBT, and CBT to attachment, professional ethics, and advancing and adapting to changing regulations.
Topics include:
- EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Clinical supervision, therapist training, and professional development
- Perinatal mental health and neurodivergent-affirming practice
- Counseling techniques for real clinical decision-making and case conceptualization
- Therapist burnout, therapist self-care, and building a sustainable private practice
Whether you're a seasoned therapist or a graduate student, The Self Careapist Therapist inspires continued learning, creativity, and meaningful work without burning out. Conference-level education and psych journal–quality conversations delivered while you're organizing, driving, or taking a self-care walk.
May episodes offer a free CEU for licensure in Arizona through The Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Understanding Motivation
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In this insightful conversation, Dr. Hillary Hurst Bush discusses her collaboration with Dr. Ellen Braaten on the Motivation Mindset Workbook, an extension of the book Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less. The discussion delves into the concepts of aptitude, pleasure, and practice, exploring how these elements interact to influence motivation in children and teens. Dr. Bush shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual motivations and the role of family and societal expectations.
Takeaways
- Motivation is not a fixed trait; it ebbs and flows.
- Aptitude, pleasure, and practice are interconnected.
- The Motivation Mindset Workbook aims to make motivation accessible.
- Understanding individual motivations is crucial for growth.
- Family and societal expectations can impact motivation.
- Pleasure should be genuine and not just an escape.
- Overscheduling can hinder exploration and motivation.
- Mismatch in expectations can be mistaken for lack of motivation.
- Values and gratitude can guide motivation and pleasure.
- Motivation is fluid and can change over time.
Sound bites
Motivation is not a fixed trait. Aptitude is a muscle, not fixed. Pleasure should be genuine. Mismatch, not lack of motivation. Values guide motivation and pleasure. Motivation is fluid and changeable. Family expectations impact motivation. Understanding motivations is crucial. Overscheduling hinders motivation. Motivation Mindset Workbook insights.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Motivation Mindset*
An overview of the Motivation Mindset Workbook
00:03:00 - Aptitude, Pleasure, and Practice
Exploring the core concepts that drive motivation in children and teens.
00:09:00 - Personal Insights and Experiences
Dr. Bush shares personal stories and professional insights on motivation.
00:15:00 - Family and Societal Expectations
Discussing the impact of family and societal pressures on motivation.
00:21:00 - The Fluidity of Motivation
Understanding how motivation can change and adapt over time.
Resources Mentioned:
Range- David Epstein
Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less- Ellen Braaten
The Motivation Mindset Workbook- Ellen Braaten & Hillary Hurst Bush
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is a biweekly conversation with Lorain Moorehead, LCSW a therapist in private practice. With guests ranging from expert psychologists, therapists, researchers and authors, each episode offers a deep dive and keeps listeners from intern to advanced supervisor in mind while dropping gems and aha moments for everyone who loves to learn! If you love learning and want to keep track of some future learning opportunities, grab your personal curriculum here!
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