Ahead of the publication of Elizabeth’s new book this summer, we're re-sharing episode discussing the challenges faced by therapists living with energy limiting chronic conditions. This comprehensive resource for managing private practice with chronic illness helps you navigate your business by integrating self-care practices and pacing to create a balance & sustainability. It also addresses how to find the best support and navigate the unpredictability and emotional challenges of living with a fluctuating chronic condition doing emotionally demanding work.
Elizabeth and special guest person-centred counsellor Natalie Rodil discuss their experiences in the counselling profession while living with chronic illness. They describe their journeys to getting support, learning self-management and the ongong challenges of both organisational and private practice work. Their experiences as mid-career and early career therapist respectively highlight some useful points about needs, policy and rights and for those of you managing others some clear examples of the how to support employees with chronic conditions. See show notes for further resources.
You can find Natalie Rodil on Twitter @NatalieRodil
Episodes 3 & 5 of this podcast focus on self-care for practitioners, epsiode 11 is about dealing with work and illness, particularly new health challenges.
Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments legislation: https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments
For comprehensive resource on Pacing for chronic illness: https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9