Mastering Therapy

What do you think about using AI in therapy ?In this week's episode of the Mastering Therapy Podcast, Dr. Natalie Stott dives into how AI can enhance your therapy practice. She shares her 18-month journey of integrating AI into her workflow, discussing various AI applications from note-taking to using AI for feedback on therapy sessions. She discusses the way AI note takers work and recommends the most effective one for therapists.00:32 Embracing AI in therapy and understanding it04:27 The Technology adoption life cycle07:09 Using AI to write therapy notes10:13 Ensuring GDPR compliance and client consent18:24 Improving writing with AI22:31 Analyzing data and interpreting questionnaire scores24:17 Idea generation26:00 AI as a Feedback Tool 29:10 AI as a marketing coach30:46 Final ThoughtsTo try Heidi health and get 1 month use of Heidi pro for free click hereFor free resources and downloads mentioned in the podcast click hereFor the blog article mentioning the various scribes click here** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInDisclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals.

Do you know the basics of polyvagal theory and how you can integrate it into your practice?This episode is with Dr. Rachel Lee, a clinical psychologist and EMDR consultant. Rachel explores the science behind Polyvagal theory, its relevance in psychotherapy, and practical ways to integrate it into clinical practice. Dr. Rachel shares her journey in understanding Polyvagal Theory, the importance of co-regulation, and how our environment influences our nervous system response. This episode is perfect for therapists looking to enrich their practice with robust, physiological strategies for emotional regulation.Highlights:01:10 Understanding Polyvagal theory06:45 The traffic light model07:40 Explaining Polyvagal theory to clients12:55 Practical applications and techniques30:35 Resources and further learning** Guest Info **Connect with Dr Rachel Lee on LinkedinDownload Rachel's polyvagal theory masterclass hereVisit Rachel's website hereDownload Rachel's traffic light model hereResources mentioned:Our Polyvagal World : Stephen Porges and Seth PorgesBefriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory - Deborah Dana** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInDisclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals.

Is people pleasing helpful? How do you approach helping someone to understand why they are stuck in that people pleasing cycle?In this episode, we speak with founder of Thea psychology Dr Hanne Warren. Hanne is a clinical psychologist and specialises in working with women who struggle with issues like people pleasing. Hanne shares her journey from working in the NHS to starting her private practice, focusing on the unique challenges her clients face with people-pleasing behaviours. She shares the importance of diving deep into the roots of people-pleasing, its functions, and the techniques used to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms. From the downward arrow technique to the importance of self-compassion and body awareness, Hanne provides valuable insights and practical tools .Highlights of the episode include:04:02 - The essence of people-pleasing and why it happens08:10 - Formulating and understanding client histories15:30 - The downward arrow technique for uncovering core fears22:45 - Techniques for building self-compassion and body awareness30:55 - Realising the costs of people-pleasing and making changeFollow Dr Hanne warren on LinkedIn,Follow @theapsychology on instagramVisit theapsychology.co.uk for free resources including a fortnightly newsletter with ideas related to how to build self-worth, tackle people-pleasing and self criticism, and how to handle big feelings (sign up via the website).Other relevant information as mentioned in this episodeAccessible and compassionate ACT training courses via ACTivating Your Practice with Dr Dawn Johnson and Dr Richard Bennett - https://activatingyourpractice.newzenler.com/Apps:The Self-Compassion App Books:ACT Made Simple - HarrisCFT Made Simple - KoltsExperiencing Compassion-Focussed Therapy from the Inside Out - Kolts, Bell, Bennett-Levy and Irons ** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInDisclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr...

How do you begin your therapy sessions? Do you use specific questions or perhaps an exercise? Do you sit in silence? Do you do the same thing for everyone?In this episode Dr Natalie Stott invites you reflect on your current session openings . Often overlooked due to routine, how we commence sessions can significantly shape the how the session develops. Drawing insights from a poll conducted among therapists, this episode explores different approaches for making the start of each session impactful and tailored to your client's needs. Natalie breaks the results from the poll into the following sections:02:12 Self reflection04:17 Agenda setting07:08 Client-led beginnings 11:31 Therapist-led approaches14:11 Mindfulness openings 17:48 Creative methods Consider trying a new technique discussed in this episode and see how it influences your therapy practice. ** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInDisclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals.