Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
S4 E15: Mark Baumgartner on Connecting with People
S4 E15: Mark Baumgartner on Connecting with People
S4 E15: Mark Baumgartner on Connecting with People
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Mark Baumgartner shares insights on fostering genuine connections in virtual therapy, focusing on honesty, eye contact, and individualized care.
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Get the buttons here!Mark Baumgartner on Building Genuine Connections in Virtual Therapy
Eye contact can communicate a lot when trying to engage with someone. Honesty, interest, and respect come to mind.
What does it take to truly connect with someone through a screen? In this episode of 'Beyond Theory', Mark Baumgartner, Executive Director of MBH Connect at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, shares his expertise on fostering genuine connections in virtual therapy. With over three decades of experience in the mental health and substance use fields, Baumgartner offers a wealth of knowledge on how to make remote treatment as effective as in-person sessions.
Eye contact, honesty, and respect are key elements he and his team emphasize when engaging with patients online. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Baumgartner delves into the comprehensive approach of the Meadows model, which prioritizes individualized care and resocialization. He explains how these principles are adapted for remote treatment, ensuring that each patient receives tailored support. Drawing from his time working in the Texas juvenile system, Baumgartner highlights the importance of boundaries and self-awareness in therapy.
He also sheds light on the eight-week program at MBH Connect, which covers a variety of essential topics for recovery. For those aspiring to become clinicians or those in recovery considering a career in therapy, Baumgartner offers heartfelt advice: follow your passion and seek out learning opportunities. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the nuances of virtual therapy and the human connections that drive successful treatment.