Navigating Rejection in Private Practice

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How do you handle the sting of rejection in your professional life? As someone who has faced the unpredictable cash flow of an insurance-based practice, along with the emotional rollercoaster of client cancellations and ghosting, I know firsthand how tough it can be to keep your head up.
Rejection in private practice isn't just about canceled appointments. It can seep into every corner of our professional confidence and lead to burnout if not managed well. This episode explores how feelings of rejection can be triggered by clients, networking challenges, and even our own perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. We discuss strategies like maintaining a positive feedback folder and tracking data to keep a balanced perspective on referral patterns and business trends. Understanding how to distinguish between genuine feedback and catastrophic thinking can make all the difference in navigating these emotional complexities.
For those of us with ADHD, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) adds another layer of intensity to these feelings. I delve into my personal journey with ADHD, especially after becoming a parent, and how RSD has shaped my reactions to perceived rejection. Traditional therapies like CBT and DBT often fall short in addressing the unique challenges posed by RSD, making self-awareness and appropriate medical treatment crucial. By sharing vivid memories of rejection and the strategies I've employed for resilience, this episode offers a compassionate look at how to manage these intense emotions, particularly for entrepreneurs with ADHD. Join me as we unpack these topics and work towards building emotional resilience in our professional lives.

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