First off… HOLY SMOKES We hit 75 members since I opened in late October, which still blows my mind a little. And before I make any more updates, I want to be sure I give the About Page some TLC and make sure it actually reflects the space people are stepping into. The last few weeks have shown me that people are ready for this work and really showing up for their Village. I want to honor that. I don’t want to miss anything that would make the space clearer or more supportive. Sooooooo I tightened a few bits... Cleaned up the images. (I’m blind so tell me if I biffed it-or have huge typos) Added specifics about the tools inside they get! Included some member feedback so people get a real sense of it. Now I’d love your opinions 🤘😎🤘 What’s clear? What isn’t? What feels like me? What feels off? If you were new here, would it make you want to stay? Here’s the link if you’ve got a minute: WRITTEN IDENTITY Thanks for looking. Your feedback helps me shape this space, I can feel that 75 turning into 100 real soon! (It’s so funny how easy it is to be objective when it isn’t your own page lmao)

You’re Invited to Join Our Global Therapist Community 🌏 If you’re looking for a free, supportive, international space to connect with fellow practitioners, I’d love to invite you into our Global Therapist Peer Supervision Community here on Skool. We now stand at 162 members from all over the world — a growing network of practitioners committed to reflective practice, professional development, and compassionate connection. Inside the community, you’ll find: ✨ Peer support that actually feels supportive ✨ CPD opportunities through courses, discussions, resources, learning threads & events ✨ A global mix of modalities and clinical perspectives ✨ Case reflection & supervision-informed conversations ✨ A non-hierarchical, trauma-informed culture ✨ A space to grow your practice without feeling alone Whether you’re newly qualified or decades into the work, there is a place for you here. If you’d like to join us, here’s the link: 👉 Therapist Peer Supervision Let’s build something meaningful together — across borders, modalities, and time zones. Professional growth doesn’t have to be isolating. — Chris Whitehead-Baines Trauma Psychotherapist | Clinical Supervisor Founder, Global Therapist Peer Supervision Community

Hey everyone! This is an aspect of communication that again ties to the active listening. When conversations feel stuck, stop trying to convince - start trying to understand. Ask one genuine question: “What makes you feel that way?” Curiosity breaks walls faster than logic ever will. We practice this and many more insights in our COMMUNITY. Hope to see you there! Ivan

I got a call from a former client this morning. She wanted to reach out and let me know that she hosted the "graduation call" for her cohort-based course last night and was blown away by all the positive feedback she got from students at the end of the course! They were saying things like: - This was one of the best courses I've ever taken! - You took something difficult and broke it down into bite-sized chunks that were so easy to manage! - The organization of this course was so well thought out! - I took a course at college that taught me how to do these things but I was never able to implement - now I know exactly what to do! - I've taken this course three times because it's so good! - She wanted to call and let me know about the feedback because she attributed the success to everything that she had learned and implemented in our time working together. Don't just copy what other people are doing - most people are not creating well-designed, high-quality courses. If you want to truly stand out and create a course that makes a difference and makes you the go-to in your niche, join me in the Your Best Course Experience program (available for purchase inside The Build Lab). Your course, your business, and your students deserve a course that showcases your expertise and gets real results! 😉 Please let me know any questions or comments you have!

I swapped to the annual premium subscription and STILL HAVEN’T GOT THE GUTS TO PUT OUT MY DANG FIRST ADVERTISEMENT ON HERE! I am not sure why but I’m nervous about it. Lmao! No reason for it either. My community is amazing with amazing people, courses, and overall experience is chefs kiss. But I don’t know what the heck to say in here. Whyyyyyyyyy am I like this.