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Report on the Retreat in Asheville
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Asheville, North Carolina is a gorgeous and funky place. I went there for the first time last summer and was happy to return earlier this month for a retreat for therapists to learn how to host retreats. Our hosts, Patrick and Jennifer, were amazing and truly modeled what hosting entails. It was a wonderful, first-hand experience to immerse myself in what it's like to attend and consider what I'd like to do as a host.
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If you'd like to see some photos I posted, check out my Instagram​
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I will admit, it was a lot of information and at times I felt overwhelmed. Just like all things, taking it step-by-step seems like the best approach, I'm excited to share more thoughts and ideas. You will be kept up-to-date with my plans and be invited to join! Currently I'm working on a plan for something in the beautiful Shenandoah area of VA for October of 2024. Picture it--leaves, cozy fall vibe, connections IRL, games, relaxation... what's not to like?!
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Speaking of Invitations
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In the last edition of CC, I mentioned a live meet up - you're invited! This may or may not be appealing to you, I get it. For those of us on telehealth, the last thing I want to do sometimes is spend more time on video. Also, for you introverts out there, the socially anxious, and/or the ones who simply do not group events, I see you!
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If you are interested in stopping by, this is going to be a time for chatting, making connections, and talking about therapist stuff (not clients/cases!). All participants on Friday, September 15th will enter to win a drawing for a $25 gift card to
Crumbl Cookies (I'm not sponsored by them, at least not yet!)
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Email me with any questions - the invitation above has the Google Meet link - let me know if you want me to add your email.
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BTW- the invitation says this will be the 3rd Friday of the month. I already have a conflict for October - oops! (I'm attending an intensive EMDR training that week, so excited!)
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October's Connections with Clinicians will be Friday, 10/27

What about that Reassuring Self-Talk digital journal discount code? ​
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I got you, fam --
take $5 off with MHM23 - valid between today, 8/24, and Saturday, 8/26. Feel free to share!
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Also--exciting news, coming later on is the
Reassuring Self-Talk for Therapists digital journal!

Take care of yourself today,

​Elizabeth πŸ’™

Hey, a little more about me if you're interested! :)
​I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, originally licensed in Virginia in 2008 and in more recent years additionally in Kansas and Washington. The first 15 years of my career were spent in a community non-profit organization that specialized in adolescent mental health care. There I had numerous roles, including in the therapeutic day school, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, Leadership, and outpatient services. I became an approved supervisor in 2010 in Virginia and enjoy providing supervision and consultations. I currently own MH Matters, LLC, a private practice that is 100% virtual.

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