Career Conversations with Emily Cox

The Traveling Introvert

06-02-2024 • 20 mins

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering therapy sessions for children, teens, and young adults.

Focus on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity.

Helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence.

Social media links

@larkspur_therapy on instagram

@larkspurtherapy on Facebook


Link to website

www.larkspurtherapy.com


Primary Topic: Introversion and Energy Management

- Understanding introversion and its effects on energy levels

- How introversion affects energy and connection with oneself

- Managing energy levels in relation to work and personal life

- Dispelling myths and misconceptions about introversion and energy management

- Addressing misconceptions and stereotypes in the mental health field

- Importance of individualized approaches to therapy and mental health care

Primary Topic: Career and Work Experience

- Transitioning into the mental health field

- Background and various experiences before entering the role of a licensed therapist

- The importance of previous work experiences and their influence on the current role

- The impact of diverse work experiences on professional development and personal growth

- Lessons learned from previous work experiences and their relevance to the current role and career path

- Navigating challenges and staying motivated as a therapist

- The value of taking on new challenges and overcoming fears in professional development

- Using past experiences to navigate career challenges in the mental health field

Primary Topic: Self-Care and Boundaries

- Importance of self-care and setting boundaries

- Utilizing boundaries as a way to protect and connect with oneself

- How saying "no" can be a radical act of self-care

- Recognizing the value of setting personal and professional boundaries

- Recharging and self-care practices

- Strategies for recharging as an introverted individual

- The significance of prioritizing rest and self-care in a demanding profession

- Dismissing misconceptions around taking breaks and self-care in the workplace

Primary Topic: Business and Calendar Management

- Balancing work and personal life as a business owner

- The empowerment and challenges of having control over one's schedule as a therapist

- Utilizing control over one's schedule for rest and balance

- Implementing methods to ensure rest and renewal in a busy professional life

- Navigating calendar management and rest

- The significance of taking breaks and restorative vacations

- Addressing workplace challenges and expectations regarding taking breaks and time off

- The importance of creating a supportive environment for taking breaks and prioritizing self-care

Primary Topic: Miscellaneous Light-Hearted Discussion

- Hot dog as a sandwich

- Engaging in a lighthearted discussion about whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich

- Exploring the idea of allowing the hot dog to exist without categorizing it as a sandwich