Are you a mental health professional with a feeling in the pit of your stomach that the system is BROKEN?
Did you start your training full of ideas about chang...
Reflections on 2024 and intentions for 2025Welcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. This is the last episode in this series which means that it must be very nearly Christmas. So Merry Christmas everybody! I hope that you're easing your way into the festive period this year. This is an episode that I actually planned for last year and I chickened out of posting. When it got to January, and it was too late to post it, I did a bit of reflection on why I hadn't aired the episode that I recorded this time last year, and I realised that I wasn't living my values in the best possible way. The reason that I hadn't posted it was that I was worried that some of the stuff in the episode wouldn't be liked by everybody, that it might be controversial to some people in some ways. and ultimately, I just wasn't in a place to be particularly courageous about that. Actually, when I look back on what a year I'd had in 2023, I can completely see why I didn't want to open the door for any hostility, potentially, or any controversy at all. It makes sense. I'd had a really tough year, and although this year has also been challenging, it hasn't been as emotionally demanding as last year, and I do feel in a position now where I actually really want to engage in debates, especially professional debate around the stuff that matters to me. So what I thought we'd do in this episode is think a bit about the stuff that's going on in mental health, particularly in the UK, but globally as well, and what that might mean for us, and questions that it's planted in my mind about where we might go as a group of professionals. I'm sure you won't agree with everything that I think, and that isn't the point, the point here is just that I think we need to engage with this stuff more, and I think that we need to be less concerned about agreement, and more concerned with professional and intellectual curiosity.I've been really enjoying this year; doing a lot more collaboration with colleagues, getting into research again. And I think it's ignited in me this desire to really interrogate some of the assumptions that we make in our work, so I wanted to talk about that. And I thought I'd also reflect a little bit on what's been going on in my life and my business over the past year and how those two things might interweave with each other and maybe set some intentions going forward for 2025 because I think that's really important for all of us to be doing right now.Full show notes for this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks/references:Episode 151: The Immune Mind - Books that make you thinkEpisode 153: AI and the future of mental health with Dr Rachael SkewsEpisode 149: Selling mental health services to organisations with Jessica LorimerEpisode 133: An invitation to pause and reflect before 2024Rosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp
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Supporting NICU families: Dr Frankie Harrison and Miracle Moon
Supporting NICU families: Dr Frankie Harrison and Miracle MoonWelcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. Today I'm really delighted to be bringing you an interview with Dr Frankie Harrison. Frankie is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Miracle Moon. In the episode I'm going to let Frankie tell you a lot about her work, but it's safe to say that I think it's one of the most important independent projects that I've come across in the perinatal mental health space, and I was absolutely delighted to be a small part of Frankie's journey as she's somebody that I have worked with and supported through Psychology Business School. So it's brilliant for me to have Frankie on today to catch up and hear about all the amazing things that she's doing with Miracle Moon. But I also hope that it's going to be really interesting for you to listen to, because we talk about the highs and lows of setting up something that you're really passionate about, working with a co-founder to do that, and also Frankie's aspiration to help many more families that have been through a neonatal intensive care experience.Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks for Frankie:Instagram: @miraclemoonukRosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp@thepregnancypsychologistThe highlightsFrankie tells us about who she is and her professional background 01:27Frankie talks about what Miracle Moon does and who it exists to help 04:45I ask Frankie how it has been getting Miracle Moon off the ground, and we discuss online workshops and building a community 14:13Frankie reflects on difficult moments in the journey with Miracle Moon 25:06Frankie shares how she and her business partner built a working relationship that's been successful 28:54Frankie tells us her hopes for Miracle Moon and where she sees it going 34:07Frankie tells us how we can connect with her 37:16The Business Growth PackReady to grow your practice beyond one person and a laptop? We are here to support you to build a thriving, impactful and profitable business. Invest in our growth pack to confidently grow your service with associates, organisational work or passive income.Our unique package includes strategy and marketing training from Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Founder of Psychology Business School, and legal contracts from Clare Veal, Commercial Lawyer from Aubergine Legal.Together, we will ensure that you have the strategy and documents you need for growth so you can expand your impact and income while maintaining your work-life balance.Sign up now: The Business Growth PackThank you so much for listening to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to subscribe, rate and review the show. It helps more mental health professionals just like you to find us, and it also means a lot to me personally when I read the reviews. Thank you in advance and we'll see you next week for another episode of practical strategy and inspiration to move your independent practice forward.
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Can You See Me? By Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott: Books That Make You Think
Can You See Me? By Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott: Books That Make You ThinkWelcome to The Business of Psychology Podcast. I'm back with another episode of Books That Make You Think, where I'm sharing with you a book that I found really inspirational; ‘Can You See Me?' By Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott. Full show notes for this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks/references:‘Can You See Me?' By Libby Scott and Rebecca WestcottRosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp@thepregnancypsychologistThe Business Growth PackReady to grow your practice beyond one person and a laptop? We are here to support you to build a thriving, impactful and profitable business. Invest in our growth pack to confidently grow your service with associates, organisational work or passive income.Our unique package includes strategy and marketing training from Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Founder of Psychology Business School, and legal contracts from Clare Veal, Commercial Lawyer from Aubergine Legal.Together, we will ensure that you have the strategy and documents you need for growth so you can expand your impact and income while maintaining your work-life balance.Sign up now: The Business Growth PackThank you so much for listening to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to subscribe, rate and review the show. It helps more mental health professionals just like you to find us, and it also means a lot to me personally when I read the reviews. Thank you in advance and we'll see you next week for another episode of practical strategy and inspiration to move your independent practice forward.ShownotesI was attracted to this book because one of the authors, Libby, is an autistic 11 year old and that felt like a voice I needed to listen to. The book tells the story of Tally, an 11 year old autistic girl as she navigates the transition to secondary school. Interspersed with the narrative are short autsim fact sheets from Tally explaining concepts like "pathological demand avoidance" and the reasons autistic people might engage in certain behaviours from her point of view. I was thrilled to read a realistic depiction of autism in a girl with a pathological demand avoidance profile. I find this is a term that is not generally well understood, even amongst psychologists and the warm, engaging and, at times, heart-shaking writing encouraged the kind of empathy that autistic people do not always receive. I particularly valued the insight into what it feels like for a child who looks like they are being defiant or furious but is actually feeling terrified. As a mum and as a professional I know this is a book that has helped me to connect more deeply and engage more fully with the autistic experience. I'd recommend it to any of you regardless of specialty. Check it out here.PS. If you want to know more about PDA I very highly...
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AI and the future of mental health with Dr Rachael Skews
AI and the future of mental health with Dr Rachael SkewsWelcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'm really excited to be interviewing Dr Rachael Skews, a psychologist, coach, trainer, supervisor, speaker, advisor, researcher, and author. She is an internationally recognized subject matter expert in acceptance and commitment coaching and has a really interesting background working with tech companies, including Headspace, to develop effective and ethical behaviour change initiatives. I saw Rachael giving a webinar for the International Society for Coaching Psychology, and I knew I had to ask her to be a guest on this podcast because I found her insight into how the emerging AI technology could support and enhance our work, so refreshing and so fascinating. I get kind of scared by the unbridled enthusiasm for tech that the tech community often has. But I'm also really uncomfortable with the alarmism and pessimism that the mental health world often defaults to when we're faced with new stuff. So it was really great to hear a balanced view from somebody that really understands the ethical issues and potential pitfalls, but also embraces the excitement of the new technology. Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks for Rachael:LinkedIn: Rachael SkewsWebsite: www.cognuscoach.comOther Links:Reading Our Minds: The Rise of Big Data Psychiatry by Daniel BarronRosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp@thepregnancypsychologistThe highlightsRachael tells us about who she is and her professional background 01:56We discuss human interaction and the role of technology in mental health 05:48I ask Rachael about working with other people from different backgrounds to psychology 19:23Rachael tells us about the opportunities she sees on the horizon for mental health professionals and AI 25:50We discuss wearable tech and using technology to get data that we wouldn't be able to get otherwise 30:43Rachael talks about managing sensitive data and GDPR 43:16We talk about the ethical considerations of using technology and AI 47:17Rachael tells us how we can find out more from her 54:12The Business Growth PackReady to grow your practice beyond one person and a laptop? We are here to support you to build a thriving, impactful and profitable business. Invest in our growth pack to confidently grow your service with associates, organisational work or passive income.Our unique package includes strategy and marketing training from Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Founder of Psychology Business School, and legal contracts from Clare Veal, Commercial Lawyer from Aubergine Legal.Together, we will ensure that you have the strategy and documents you need for growth so you can expand your impact and income while maintaining your work-life balance.Sign up now: The Business Growth PackThank you so much for listening to the...
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Thinking differently about your practice: A tool to put the client first
Thinking differently about your practice: A tool to put the client firstWelcome to The Business of Psychology Podcast. In this episode I want to share how we can use a value proposition to help us plan service that meets the needs of our clients.Full show notes for this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks:The Value Proposition Canvas - Strategyzer TemplateRosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp@thepregnancypsychologistThe Business Growth PackReady to grow your practice beyond one person and a laptop? We are here to support you to build a thriving, impactful and profitable business. Invest in our growth pack to confidently grow your service with associates, organisational work or passive income.Our unique package includes strategy and marketing training from Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Founder of Psychology Business School, and legal contracts from Clare Veal, Commercial Lawyer from Aubergine Legal.Together, we will ensure that you have the strategy and documents you need for growth so you can expand your impact and income while maintaining your work-life balance.Sign up now: The Business Growth PackThank you so much for listening to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to subscribe, rate and review the show. It helps more mental health professionals just like you to find us, and it also means a lot to me personally when I read the reviews. Thank you in advance and we'll see you next week for another episode of practical strategy and inspiration to move your independent practice forward.ShownotesIn this episode I wanted to share how we can use a value proposition to help us plan service that meets the needs of our clients.This is a great follow on from my episode talking about creating a customer persona and why that is so important. Essentially, once you deeply understand your customer, what their barriers are to engaging with support, and their real priorities then you need to move on to thinking about what your proposed product or service needs to do for them. In other words, how you add value.There is a tool available from Strategyzer called The Value Proposition Canvas that is designed to help you do exactly that. You complete a canvas for each client group or customer segment that you are working with.You start with the section on the right that asks you to define the pain the client is experiencing, what is keeping them up at night with worry, what are they doing that they regret, or not doing that they wish they were doing? What are they unhappy about? Then you move on to think about what they want to gain from their time with you. What are they hoping they will be able to do? What do they want to be different? How do they think their life will be enriched? Remember this is all from their perspective not yours! Then you move on to the "jobs to be done", again from the client's perspective, what does your service need to achieve for them? This can include practical things...
Are you a mental health professional with a feeling in the pit of your stomach that the system is BROKEN?
Did you start your training full of ideas about changing the landscape of mental health for the better but now you find you are so busy seeing people in crisis that you don't have time to do any of it?
Do you KNOW that we need to get out of our therapy rooms and start reaching people in other ways? Do you KNOW that the key to better mental health is prevention not crisis management?
If you do then join me for a mix practical skills, strategies and inspirational interviews with psychologists and therapists just like you who are using their skills to do BIG things way beyond the therapy room.
Prepare to get your "trainee spirit" back.