How to Plan Your Continuing Education, Certifications & Clinical Goals for 2026 with Lisa Mustard | Private Practice | Professional Development

How to Plan Your Continuing Education, Certifications & Clinical Goals for 2026 with Lisa Mustard | Private Practice | Professional Development

Author: Lisa Mustard December 10, 2025 Duration: 9:20

I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development.

I'll walk you through how to identify what actually worked in 2025, choose what's worth your time in 2026, and share a few of my favorite tools that save time and reduce overwhelm - including a note-writing AI I'm loving, and a free CE Course Builder I created just for therapists like you.

In this episode, I cover:

  • How to plan CEUs you'll actually enjoy
  • Choosing certifications that align with your goals
  • Building your skills and setting one focus per quarter
  • Tools to streamline your work and free up space to grow

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For mental health professionals seeking to fulfill their continuing education requirements without sacrificing valuable client time, Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard offers an accredited, flexible solution. Hosted by Lisa Mustard, this podcast transforms essential learning into accessible audio courses, known as Podcourses. Each episode is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the NBCC, providing licensed counselors, therapists, and social workers with relevant, practical knowledge they can apply directly to their practice. The format acknowledges the demanding schedules of caregivers, delivering content that can be absorbed during a commute, between sessions, or whenever a moment allows. This approach moves beyond traditional, lengthy seminars, creating a library of professional development that grows with an annual subscription. Listeners will find the discussions grounded in real-world application, covering evolving therapeutic techniques, ethical considerations, and industry updates critical for maintaining licensure and enhancing client care. The entire structure of this podcast is built around convenience and depth, ensuring that advancing one's education supports, rather than interrupts, the vital work of supporting others.
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