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Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Steps to Prepare for Your Therapy Session: Choosing to Grow Through Therapy

Posted on August 3, 2020June 18, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Success is where preparation and opportunity meet. — Bobby Unser We all want to prepare for situations that we feel are uncomfortable or that are not familiar to us. By preparing, we hope to gain some control over the situation. Therapy can easily become such a situation. Unfortunately, we cannot easily anticipate and prepare for…

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Doing it the Right Way: A Guide to Self-Disclosure for Healthcare Professionals

Posted on July 20, 2020June 18, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Summary: Self-disclosure is a tool for healthcare professionals to use with clients when appropriate and advantageous to the clients. Understanding self-disclosure and the impact it can have on your clients, both positive and harmful, is important to consider as a healthcare professional. There are also some thoughts to consider to ensure the best client experience…

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear — A Few Thoughts

Posted on July 7, 2020June 9, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

This is the go-to gift I give to my loved ones on special occasions. It is THE book that has most altered how I live my life. Before I read Atomic Habits by James Clear, I had struggled with implementing habits. Having been chronically sick for many years, I knew I had to make changes…

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Your Session Notes: Capturing Your Thoughts, Learning and Next Steps in Therapy

Posted on July 6, 2020June 18, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

A wise person knows that there is something to be learned from everyone. — unknown Therapy can create the perfect environment for one to feel comfortable enough to explore their most difficult experiences. And in turn, this environment creates a safe space for wisdom to be shared and noted. My experiences in therapy, both as…

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8 Engaging Examples of Content for Healthcare Professionals to Share with Their Networks

Posted on June 22, 2020June 18, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Summary: Content, such as blog posts, podcast episodes, vlogs, videos, social media posts, media stories, and so much more, are important tools at the disposals of healthcare professionals to reach their intended networks and support their clients. We have explored eight (8) examples of content for healthcare professionals to share, including the basics, guides, experiences,…

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Learning to Re-Engage with the World Post Quarantine: Considering Your Mental Health

Posted on June 7, 2020June 8, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

What the world needs now is solidarity. With solidarity we can defeat the virus and build a better world. —Antonio Guterres A few days ago, I ventured out of my city apartment to walk along the river. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon. Children were dancing in front of their parents; an older gentleman was…

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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown — A Few Thoughts

Posted on June 1, 2020June 7, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Researcher and storyteller. This is how Brené Brown presents herself to the world. This is how she was presented to me by a therapist, many years ago. Now, this sounded like someone I want to learn from. Having studied for many years, Brené Brown seemed like she had it figured out—maybe I could learn from…

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Creating Valuable Connections: Optimizing Your Networking Opportunities as a Therapist

Posted on May 25, 2020May 20, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Summary: There is a lot of information available on the “networking basics.” But there are ways to build a wider variety of deeper connections. To optimize your networking opportunities as a therapist, collaborate with others, chat over coffee, offer added value, streamline your processes and create new opportunities for yourself and others. Networking is valued…

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Find Your Happy: How to Create Happiness Wells, Stacks and Hubs to Be Happier

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”—Albus Dumbledore ** Many of the ideas expressed in this article have been elaborated in our newest workbook—CHOOSING HAPPY: ADDING HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE. We all have specific items in our lives that equal happiness. These “items” can…

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Connecting Online with Clients: Our Need to Prepare to Optimize Connection

Posted on May 18, 2020May 6, 2020 by Gabrielle Fecteau MSW

Summary: Therapy (and other health services), from the point of view of health care professionals all over the world, has shifted in the past few weeks to a virtual format. This has not changed the fundamentals of our health practises. However, it has asked us to reconsider our routines and rituals. To optimize connection during…

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  • Steps to Prepare for Your Therapy Session: Choosing to Grow Through Therapy
  • Doing it the Right Way: A Guide to Self-Disclosure for Healthcare Professionals
  • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear — A Few Thoughts
  • Your Session Notes: Capturing Your Thoughts, Learning and Next Steps in Therapy
  • 8 Engaging Examples of Content for Healthcare Professionals to Share with Their Networks

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