 Today I talk about the sneaky ways imposter syndrome manifests itself in our work/career as art therapists. It can actually affect you at any point in your career, but it is especially so for recent graduates and new art therapists. Learn how you can break through this pattern. What you’ll learn in this episode: - What’s imposter syndrome and how it shows up in job searching, negotiating, client work, additional certifications/training, burnout, starting a business, etc. - How I realized what I did in early career was stemming from imposter syndrome and what I did to release it and feel confident as an art therapist to start my own online business - The affirmations & reminders you can use to get unstuck in this pattern of feeling like an imposter - ? See details on my upcoming Creative Support Group For New Art Therapists → https://www.thirstyforart.com/creative-support-group-for-new-art-therapists I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here. Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

Thirsty For Art - Art Therapy Podcast

038. Imposter Syndrome & Art Therapists

If you just started your business, and you’re looking to book clients, this is the episode for you! I’m sharing 3 simple but amazing ways that can help you get clients right now. (Of course, there are other methods too, esp. Those that require more time & consistent effort, but the ones I mention in this episode are more likely to get you results in a quicker, shorter term). What you’ll learn in this episode: - The often overlooked source of referral and how we can overcome our mental blocks so that we can actually tap into this source - Saying this exact phrase can plant a seed in people’s minds that’ll bring you clients - How you can provide “service” and value *first* to people so that they can trust you and sign up for your service ----- ? Want to learn more about building your business and how to offer non-clinical services (online)? Join my Visionary Art Therapists Membership, where you connect with awesome art therapists and learn how to find your ideal clients, how to promote your service, get clients, and have a business you love. If you enjoyed this, leave a review on iTunes here. I love comments, feedback, and questions - you can share them here. Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ ✨Connect with me on: Instagram @thirstyforartofficial Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

045. 3 Sure-fire Ways to Get Your First Client

Are you trying to decide if you want to go into the art therapy career path? Or are you an art therapist/facilitator and are you trying to decide if self-employment is for you? This episode is for those of you who needs to make a big career decision but you’re a bit afraid and uncertain. I share with you the truth about going into something you want to do (no matter what that is). What you’ll learn in this episode: - The question you can ask yourself to make this decision easier to make - The big point of view that you need to consider before making your decision - How to deal with the fear that grabs a hold of you when you know you want something ----- ? Want to learn more about becoming self-employed and how to offer non-clinical services (online)? Join my Visionary Art Therapists Membership, where you connect with awesome art therapists and learn how to build your own online business and take advantage of the power of social media. If you enjoyed this, leave a review on leave a review on iTunes here. I love comments, feedback, and questions - you can share them here. Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ ✨Connect with me on: Instagram @thirstyforartofficial Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

044. Thinking About Doing Art Therapy but Scared? Consider This

Do you have an Instagram account? Do you wonder what to post on your feed? Then this episode is a must listen! I’m breaking down the different types of posts you can share on your IG so that you can get more engagement and grow your audience, which can lead to more clients. What you’ll learn in this episode: - The 4 types of posts you can upload - The psychology and reasoning behind each type of post - i.e., why they work! - How this one type of post will get you clients fastest, though we overlook it (it’s the 4th type, so make sure to listen until the end!) ----- ? Want to learn more about Instagram? Join my Visionary Art Therapists Membership, where you connect with awesome art therapists and learn how to build your own online business through social media. If you enjoyed this, leave a review on iTunes here. I love comments, feedback, and questions - you can share them here. Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ ✨Connect with me on: Instagram @thirstyforartofficial Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

043. What to Post on Instagram as an Art Therapist

Do you want to do non-clinical work as an art therapist? This is THE episode for you. I’m going to address the questions most often asked around going this path, and starting to do non-clinical work when you have always worked in the clinical realm. What you’ll learn in this episode: - What to ask yourself to find out whether non-clinical art therapy work is for you - The #1 thing that stops people from choosing this path - Why doing non-clinical work is important; why you should choose this path if you know it’s aligned with you -  My top tips for getting started with this type of work - ? Join my Visionary Art Therapists Membership, where you connect with awesome art therapists and learn how to build your own online business through social media. If you enjoyed this, leave a review on iTunes here. I love comments, feedback, and questions - you can share them here. Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ ✨Connect with me on: Instagram @thirstyforartofficial Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

042. If You Want to Pursue the Non-Clinical Art Therapy Path

Showing up online and using social media as an art therapist can be game-changing. But what if you don’t feel comfortable about showing yourself online? What if it’s scary to show yourself more, and be more vulnerable? I’m sharing what you can do to feel more confident and feel at ease when “going online.” What you’ll learn in this episode: - Why showing up online is more important, compared to in-person connections - What keeps us back from being more visible online - How to deal with the vulnerability that comes with showing up - ? Join my Visionary Art Therapists Membership, where you connect with awesome art therapists and learn how to build your own online business through social media. If you enjoyed this, leave a review on iTunes here. I love comments, feedback, and questions - share them here. ✨Connect with me on: Instagram @thirstyforartofficial Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

041. If You Want to Show Up Online But You’re Scared - Listen to This

What has prostitutes got to do with art therapists? Well, here is the episode that’ll explain the connection between the two! What you’ll learn in this episode: - How the prostitute shadow shows up in art therapists’ work / career - Why allowing this archetype to manifest as a shadow could hurt your career - How I learned the lessons and gifts of this shadow - ? Join my Visionary Art Therapists Membership, where you connect with awesome art therapists and learn how to build your own online business through social media. If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review on iTunes here. I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them here. ✨Connect with me on: Instagram @thirstyforartofficial Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

040. The Prostitute Shadow of Art Therapists

Did you just graduate from your art therapy master’s program? Or it’s only been a few years since you’ve worked as an art therapist, and you haven’t gotten your license/certification yet? If so, this episode is for you. I share my honest & real tips for riding the wave of this turbulent stage of the art therapy career journey. What you’ll learn in this episode: - What thoughts and beliefs haunted me during this period of my career - Steps you can take to make this process of job hunting way easier (it will shift your whole mindset & approach to the application and interview part) - The soul lesson that I learned from this, which will help you stop struggling and know the 1 unexpected thing that you actually need to do right now ? Join my upcoming Creative Support Group For New Art Therapists ?✨→ https://www.thirstyforart.com/creative-support-group-for-new-art-therapists  I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com. Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here. Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

039. For My Recent Grads + New Art Therapists Struggling to Find Jobs - Tips for the Ups & Downs

This 1 mindset change shifted my career. There are 2 types of mindsets you can have about your work/business - abundance or scarcity. Depending on which one you adopt, you could feel stuck in a place where you don’t want to be or you could create the results you want out of your business and life. What you’ll learn in this episode: The side effects of scarcity mindset and how to identify if it is affecting your work/life How I transitioned from scarcity to abundance mindset and the success & positive results it brought me The questions you can ask yourself to see which mindset you’re adopting & figure out how to move forward - ?Check out my Visionary Art Therapists Membership program here - I’ve created this community & space to help you let go of the overwhelm and confusion on how to grow your online business & use social media to get clients online. ? Need more 1:1 help with your online art therapy business? Work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program. It’s perfect for art therapists & creative healers who want to build an online business, no matter where you are. I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here. Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

037. Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset for Art Therapist: The Secret to Leveling Up Your Business and Career

Ever wonder how you can engage with (potential) clients on social media as an Art Therapist? ?I’ll be sharing some tips that will help you show up online in a way that is authentic and professional, and also helpful for your business. What you’ll learn in this episode: The reason why (art) therapists are confused or stuck with this question of using social media The two identities you want to embrace when you show up online The 3 questions to ask yourself before posting on your social media - ?Check out my Visionary Art Therapists Membership program here - I’ve created this community & space to give your clear guidance on how to grow your online business & power up your social media to get clients online. ? Need more 1:1 help with your online art therapy business? Work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program. It’s perfect for art therapists & creative healers who want to build an online business. I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

036. How to Engage with Clients on Social Media as an Art Therapist

I’m sharing my best tips for Instagram today! These tips will help you be more exposed to people, get more engagement, make you more likeable and trustable by your ideal clients/followers, and gain clients as well. What you’ll learn in this episode: - The 1 simple tip that could 2x, or even 3x the likes and comments you get on a post - What kind of actions Instagram wants you to take - this will help you ride the good wave of the algorithm - What is more important than follower numbers ?Join the Visionary Art Therapists Membership program. It’s built to help you grow your online business using social media, with the support of a community of fellow art therapists. ? Need more 1:1 help with your online art therapy business? Work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program. It’s perfect for art therapists & creative healers who want to build an online business. Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

035. My 6 Best Instagram Tips for Art Therapists

How do you tell people what you do? How do you tell people about art therapy? I’m answering the inevitable question that comes up when art therapists start working. Listen in to get the simple and easy formula you can use to explain what you do and HOW to actually say it. What you’ll learn in this episode: - The 1 sentence formula to explain your work that’ll eliminate a lot of uncertainty - The real reason art therapists might have this question of “how to tell people about art therapy” - What is more important than the words when talking with people about art therapy - Why letting go of control or expectation is helpful . ? My new program Visionary Art Therapists Membership is coming soon! It's a space for you to built your online art therapy business and get support from me & other art therapists in an awesome community. Join the waitlist HERE. ? Need help with your online art therapy business? Work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program. It’s perfect for art therapists & creative healers who want to build an online business and get clients through social media. See details HERE I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

034. How to Tell People What You Do (Tips for Art Therapists)

This one “packaging” strategy helped me come up with an irresistible offering within my online art therapy business. This is one of the strategies that I’ve covered in my 1:1 biz coaching but also will be covering in my upcoming Visionary Art Therapists membership, where I help you start your own profitable online business using social media. What you’ll learn in this episode: What type of work this strategy is compatible with Why a general “art therapy session” can fall flat & be difficult to market Why this packaging strategy makes your services more enticing and attractive to potential clients How to make a package ??‍??Get on the Visionary Art Therapists membership waitlist so you know when doors open. ? If you need help with your online art therapy business, work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Want to support me?☕️ You can buy me a coffee here.♥︎ Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

033. The Packaging Strategy That Helped Me Get Booked Out

What you’ll learn in this episode: Recently I delved into learning more about the feminine and I realized how it connects deeply to the way we see the value of art therapy. Tune into this special episode talking about what makes us (subconsciously) believe that art therapy is not valuable in some way and how to own its value and show up differently in our work. How the feminine and art are deeply connected The first thing we can do to recognize and accept our own value Questions to ask yourself to explore your beliefs around the feminine and expressive art ? Take this free quiz to find out the best art therapist path for YOU ? If you need help with your online art therapy business, work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

032. The Value of Art Therapy & Its Connection to the Feminine

Today, I’m sharing the process I took in starting my own online art therapy business and getting clients. I also share the 3 things you may need to start your own business online successfully and ensure you’ll get clients consistently and make it profitable. What you’ll learn in this episode: - How I started my online venture and tasted failure (several times) :) - The one thing I did during my freelance period that helped me “launch” my services and start earning income through my business. - Why marketing strategy is important and how it helps you feel more confident in your business and rely on it for consistent income. - ? Take this free quiz to find out the best art therapist path for YOU ? If you need help with your online art therapy business, work with me in my 1:1 biz coaching program I love comments, feedback, and questions - send them to Youhjung at hello@thirstyforart.com ? Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook Group for Art Therapists Pinterest My Website To support my podcast, you can contribute to my Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirstyforart/support

031. How I Started My Online Art Therapy Business (And What You Need to Start Yours)

Inspiring and helping you to express yourself through art, take care of your inner well-being, & realize your best self. Learn what art and art therapy can do for us and actually DO some art - get ready to get your hands dirty with guided/ follow-along art therapy exercises.