About this episode
Have you struggled with where to begin when looking for a therapist? Or maybe you’ve started working with a mental health professional, but you’re worried they might not be the best fit? Finding support is a vital part of healing, but it can often be a confusing or even daunting process. This episode of You Make Sense was created as a trauma-informed guide to help you know what to look for in a therapist or practitioner. Sarah explains the two most important qualities a professional needs to embody in order to support others. You’ll learn what truly sets a practitioner apart, the red flags that signal caution, and the qualities you should look for when selecting someone. Sarah reminds us how deeply complex healing work is and the importance of finding a practitioner who is trauma-trained. If you’re feeling lost when it comes to seeking support, this episode will empower you with the tools and knowledge to find the right person for you. Episode Highlights: keep them short and to the point [00:00] Healing starts with finding the right support [02:08] 2 things that make a practitioner good at what they do [07:33] Red flags to look out for in practitioners [21:23] The concept of energy wells and what it means [23:43] What to look for in a therapist or practitioner [36:55] Question 1: Knowing when you’ve hit your trauma vortex [42:58] Question 2: Tending to your nervous system in parts [47:07] Question 3: Plant medicine in therapeutic work RSVP to Sarah’s FREE Live Training + Q&A Series: Ready to take the next step with nervous system healing? Join Sarah for “Unlock the Life You Desire,” a 2-part somatic healing series to help you experience more joy and aliveness, and step toward the purpose that’s calling you. Click below to save your spot (limited time replays available!): http://bit.ly/sp-live-training Navigating Your Nervous System is NOW ENROLLING: Wanting to work with Sarah in a live capacity? The doors are now open to her 6-week live program, Navigating Your Nervous System, designed to help you get into the driver’s seat of your experience and start feeling better on a daily basis. Click below to learn more: bit.ly/sp-nyns Connect with Sarah on: Email Community - bit.ly/yms-sp-newsletter Instagram — instagram.com/sarahbcoaching Website — sarahbaldwincoaching.com Submit a Question: sarahbaldwin1.typeform.com/podcast