This week we got into the structures that make private practice actually work. Not the business plan, though that came up. The real ones: peer supervision, caseload boundaries, and knowing when to say no.
We unpacked:
Saying no is the hardest part: Charlotte’s building a 12-client caseload and already worried she’ll cave when referrals feel quiet; Sara’s trick is a 24-hour delay before responding to inquiries so you can think logically instead of emotionally
Peer supervision is more valuable than supervision: your peers stop you from overextending out of compassion; example: someone wanted to take on extra case; peer group said absolutely not, and they needed to hear it
Risk structures matter: Sarah’s had loads of clinical risk lately; having clear processes makes it feel smooth instead of panicked; Charlotte’s learning how to create boundaries that hold her accountable (not just her risk tolerance)
Breaking from referral agencies feels terrifying but changes everything: Sarah gradually exited hers; felt like she had nothing; but clients actually feel the boundary and confidence it creates
The full replay is for paid members where we got into cookies, peer group creation, and why your ideal week keeps slipping away.
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