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Can you believe we're halfway through the year already?

Yikes - that went fast. 😳

So how are you doing with those big goals you set for your practice back at the start of the year? If you’re not sure, or if it’s been a while since you’ve checked in with those goals - this is for you.

The truth is, most of us can only handle about 90 days’ worth of focus at a time anyway, so checking in with a quarterly review is actually the best way to pause, reflect, and course-correct if needed. 🤓

In this episode, you’ll hear 4 simple questions you can use to guide your thinking as you reflect on your progress over the past 90 days. Then, we’ll use that reflection to revisit your intentions and map out your plan for the next 90 days, too.

#Winning!

Those big plans you mapped out at the start of the year? They still count. The key to making them real, though, is this kind of process.

So sit down, grab a pen and a notebook, get comfortable, and get ready…

Today, I’ll walk you through a simple 4-part journal exercise that will give you a powerful framework to review your goals and ensure that you stay aligned as you work towards them with intention.

Because life happens, right?

And I get it. It’s all too easy to get busy, to get overwhelmed, and just … lose sight of the big picture.

But not today!

Today, YOU are the one driving the bus, and your business follows your lead. 😎

(Am I right?)

So give this a listen - and make some time to really sit with this process so you can get the most out of it.

Your future self will thank you! 🥰

~Wendy

P.S. If you’re the type who likes to go deeper, be sure to check out this free resource I’ve got for you too. Click here to get your copy of the Quarterly Success Checker. → www.wendypittsreeves.com/quarter. It’s a perfect guide for those who like a more comprehensive process. :)

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FREE RESOURCE: The QUARTERLY SUCCESS CHECKER
If you’re like me and you love taking a deep dive into the planning process for your practice, then you might want a little more than the 4 questions I’ve outlined in today’s episode. Try those as a place to start. And then try this.

For you, I’ve got something else. Click on the link below to get your no-cost copy of the Quarterly Success Checker. This free tool is much more comprehensive, and will give you an even deeper sense of where your progress is, and where you want to go next.

Here’s the link: www.WendyPittsReeves.com/quarter

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about some of the more creative ways that some therapists are working with their clients.

Because the truth is, I always love the sheer variety of different ways that we can serve our clients.

So today, I thought I’d share my own story with you, and tell you about a slightly crazy thing I did back in the day. 😁

Today, you’ll hear the wild story of how I turned a simple observation about some of my clients into "Secret Adventures for Courageous Women" – a monthly experiential program that ran for three years and changed everything.

You’ll hear:

• The one (amazing!) thing that happened to each woman who joined one of my experiences. (Every. Single. Time.)
• The exact, 7-step framework I used to design my experiences (spoiler alert: one of them may involve dancing 💃).
• Some of the more surprising things that can happen during experiential therapy (even when you plan carefully down to the last detail).
• How I learned to create experiences that worked beautifully, powerfully, and repeatedly (… plus - the ONE thing I would have changed).

Y'all, this was never just about the experience itself.

It was about watching women discover they could handle way more than they ever imagined. It was about seeing them come back as completely different people. A foot taller, eyes brighter, empowered in ways that surprised us both…

And here's the thing – you may have your own version of this hiding in plain sight.

Maybe it’s time to stop talking and start doing.

Give this a listen, and then ask yourself: How could you introduce even a tiny experiential component to your client work?

I'd love to hear what adventures your mind starts to cook up!

~Wendy

P.S. “WHOA Wendy - THAT was crazy… and also cool!”
If that’s what you’re saying to yourself as you listen, would you please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify?

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THIS WEEK’S JOURNAL PROMPT:

How could you introduce an experiential creative component to your client work? Even a small one?

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Today’s guest caught my attention when I got word about an experiential workshop she was hosting for therapists in our area. When I looked into it, I was struck by the way she’s grown her practice - managing to combine her skills and experience in a VERY creative way.

I’m speaking with Julie Jerrolds, an LPC Supervisor and EMDR-certified therapist from the beautiful Seymour, Tennessee - right up the road from me. :) Julie is the visionary founder of Open Reins Counseling, where she provides her clients with a combination of equine-assisted therapy and EMDR.

In this inspiring conversation, you’ll hear how Julie’s built a thriving, unique practice that truly embodies her passions, blending deep clinical skill with the healing power of nature and horses.

You’re also going to learn:

• The first step to take when starting out in a new niche (and why you’re probably more ready than you think).
• Why your practice has to evolve over time, and how to know that you’re evolving in the right direction.
• Why healers need to experience healing too – and what an impact that will have on your own practice going forward.
• A beautiful ritual Julie uses to draw a line under her day and disconnect from work at the end of it.

Y’all, there is a lesson here for all of us … There is so much more that we can do as therapists than just sit in a room and talk with someone once a week.

I have always been a huge fan of experiential work. I also love seeing a therapist who finds creative ways to expand what she’s already offering. Julie has shown us a power example of what’s possible here.

Imagine what could happen if you gave yourself permission to think outside of the box. To dream bigger. To think differently. To find a way to combine one or more of your passions and serve your clients deeply in the process.

Would that be FUN?

Well, here’s the really fun part … it’s your business, and you get to design it any way you want. So - why not play with that a bit? ;)

Just ask Julie!

~Wendy

P.S. “Oh my gosh, I love this Wendy!“ If that’s what you find yourself saying as you listen, would you please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts? Your support means more than you can imagine, and helps us get discovered by others who could use this kind of encouragement. Thank you! 🙏

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TODAY’S GUEST: JULIE JERROLDS

Her Website: https://openreins.com/

Her Journal -Daily Mindfulness Journal: https://a.co/d/1p0NJ7m

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_reins_counseling

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MENTIONED:

Episode 12: Make More Money. Do More Good. How Bonnie Barclay Tripled Her

Episode 24: A Life of Service and Adventure: The Inspiring Journeys of Amye Cole, LMFT

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
Private Practice Coach and Mentor

www.WendyPittsReeves.com
Wendy@WendyPittsReeves.com