Travelers Rest Counseling Associates

08/06/2025

📣 Big News! 📚✨

We’re beyond excited to share that Jeffrey Kottler—author of On Being a Therapist (and around 80 other essential reads), global educator, and one of the most respected voices in the helping professions—is coming to Greenville, SC for SCSAP 2025 as our Keynote Speaker!

But it’s not just a keynote…
He’ll also be teaching workshops and spending the weekend with us in real conversations about the heart of this work—being human, connected, courageous, and imperfect.

🗓️ October 10-12, 2025
📍Greenville, SC
🔗 https://adleriansc.org/annual-conference/

This is a can’t-miss weekend for anyone in the therapy, counseling, education, or social work fields. Come join us!

📚✨ “It’s not just what we do—it’s who we are.” ✨🛋️

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Jeffrey Kottler—yes, THE Jeffrey Kottler—author of On Being a Therapist (and around 80 other iconic books), global educator, and one of the most influential voices in the helping professions, is joining us as the Keynote Speaker for SCSAP 2025!

But wait—he’s not just giving a keynote.
He’s staying to teach with us, play with us, and host workshops that will leave you inspired, laughing, and probably tearing up a little (in that good, soul-hug kind of way).

This is more than a conference.
It’s a gathering for people who believe that being human—real, connected, courageous, imperfect—is the best therapy skill you have.

🗓️ October 10-12, 2025
📍Greenville, SC
🔗 https://adleriansc.org/annual-conference/

Come fill your cup. And maybe get it knocked over a little (in the best possible way).

08/04/2025

🌟 We’re Taking TRCA to the Big Stage (Again)!🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Lindsay Hill, M.Ed., LPC-SC, DNASAP and Calvin Armerding , M.A., LPC-S, DNASAP will be presenting at the 43rd Annual South Carolina Adlerian Conference this October in Downtown Greenville!

We’ll be leading workshops on:
🧡 Couples dynamics and how to go beyond compatibility
🧡 Supervising with courage, clarity, and connection
🧡 Adlerian psychology that’s as practical as it is powerful

But it’s not just us.

This year’s conference is PACKED with:
✨ Live counseling demonstrations (yes, real sessions in action)
✨ Workshops on trauma, addictions, implicit bias, parenting, lifestyle work, supervision, and more
✨ Ethics & Supervision hours
✨ A chance to earn a whole lot of CEs—for a price that doesn’t hurt

AND… JEFFREY KOTTLER is our keynote. Yes, THAT Jeffrey Kottler.

This is hands-down the conference we’ve been waiting for:
Practical. Real. Thought-provoking. Encouraging.
Perfect for anyone who wants to grow as a counselor, educator, supervisor, or human.

📅 October 10-12, 2025
📍 Hyatt Downtown Greenville
🎟️ Registration is open: https://adleriansc.org/annual-conference/
Let’s fill the room with helpers who give a hoot.
We hope to see you there.

06/07/2025

🌿 We’re hiring at Travelers Rest Counseling Associates (Upstate)!

But not just anyone. We’re looking for one exceptional therapist to join our team as a new associate.

We have an office ready. Supervision’s covered. And we’ll help with marketing — but you need to be hungry, committed, and not afraid to do the work of building.

Extra love if you work with kids. Or if you’ve got a specialty you’re dying to grow.

Here’s what you get:
✨ A furnished office in our cozy Travelers Rest space
✨ A 65/35 revenue split to start — your 65% goes to you; the rest funds team trainings, travel, meals, and connection (not our paychecks)
✨ Free clinical supervision with Calvin or Lindsay
✨ Flexibility to set your own schedule, hours, and caseload goals
✨ No quotas. No micromanaging. No corporate nonsense.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
🌀 A dependable, passionate therapist who wants to grow their caseload
🌀 Someone who cares about being part of a strong, supportive team
🌀 Excited to contribute to the heart and growth of our practice
🌀 Bonus points if you see kids or have a clinical niche you love

If you’re serious about meaningful work and long-term growth, we’d love to meet you.

📎 Read the application carefully and apply here: [https://forms.gle/fyjR6uZae3StcyU17]

Any questions? Email us at lindsay@travelersrestcounseling.com. 

10/11/2024

We had the wonderful opportunity to interview our dear friend Alyson Schafer about the virtues and potential missteps of Gentle Parenting, a growing trend among young parents in the United States and Canada. This longer-than-usual episode covers a broad range of topics, including:

What is the gentle parenting approach?
What is the argument for gentle parenting?
What are the downsides of gentle parenting?
How does "Parenting the Adlerian Way" compare to gentle parenting?

Alyson Schafer is a counselor, parenting expert, author, and public figure based in Canada. Find more information about Alyson at https://alysonschafer.com/

Find Alyson's wonderful books here: https://alysonschafer.com/books/

Want to learn more? Listen to Alyson's podcast "Parenting the Adlerian Way," which was just rated as the #1 Parenting Podcast in Canada! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-the-adlerian-way/id1508655119

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-about-gentle-parenting-feat-alyson-schafer/id1679951529?i=1000672453976

Podcast Episode · Picayune Conversations · 10/10/2024 · 53m

09/19/2024

THERAPISTS AND FUTURE THERAPISTS: YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!

📣 Join Us for Terry Kottman’s Play Therapy Workshop!🎉

We are thrilled to announce that THE Terry Kottman, Ph.D., RPT-S, LMHC, the creative genius behind Adlerian Play Therapy, will be hosting an exciting experiential learning workshop next Sunday September 29, 2024! 🌟

Terry is the founder of The Encouragement Zone, where she offers play therapy training, life coaching, and fun “playshops” for women. She is a master of making learning playful, engaging, and transformative! 🧸

With decades of experience, Terry has authored classics like “Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond” and “Partners in Play”, and has received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Association for Play Therapy, the Iowa Association for Play Therapy, and the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology🏆

Get ready to learn directly from an expert who has shaped the world of play therapy! Whether you're a therapist, counselor, or just passionate about helping children and families, this is a workshop you won’t want to miss!

👉 When: Next Sunday, September 29, 9am-1pm

👉 Where: Hyatt Regency Downtown Greenville

Link to get more info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/42nd-annual-south-carolina-conference-of-adlerian-psychology-tickets-904841103097?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Tag your play therapy buddies👇🏽and we’ll see you there! 🎨

09/19/2024

What do counselors/therapists do when we see clients in public?

For many counselors, this can be a nerve-wracking experience, filled with catastrophic fears of losing their license. This conversation should put some of these fears to rest, and also remind us all of the central importance of mutual respect and an ongoing informed consent process.

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYpvRanU_Qo&list=PLe4ACV00vWcS3DTATvos1XVm2MhTKSq2Z

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-counselors-do-when-they-see-a-client-in-public/id1679951529?i=1000670005869

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dpN2pS6NMwrXXmlDHTtou?si=d6b0cfa889d44c93

09/05/2024

People (us too!) often act as if "I feel ________, and therefore you/I must _________." We say things like "I yelled because I was angry," or "I am upset when you offer criticism, so you must not criticize me." This is problematic, because it assumes that feelings are demands. Feelings are not demands, they are just feelings!

This episode will address:

How do you feel your feelings without letting them control your behavior?

What is the difference between responsiveness and accommodation in a relationship?

How do we take responsibility for our actions, rather than blaming those actions on our feelings?

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/picayune-conversations/id1679951529?i=1000668423316

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bE609TVPx2cJx1IZz1ZcR?si=bSVvPtE6Q0SG313vtMiLrg

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEsROjrFIQM?si=Z9uX89j4iJPoytnD

09/02/2024

🚨 Don’t forget to register for SCSAP’s 42nd annual conference happening September 27-29! 🎉 You can earn up to 19CEs (and we have ethics hours!) while also making cool friends.

Early bird special ends on September 5, so don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow helping enthusiasts. 🌟

📍 Where: Hyatt Regency Greenville (use this link to take advantage of our discounted room block: https://adleriansc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a03339e652930b68090066eac&id=91fa163782&e=7d8c03c061)
📅 When: September 27-29, 2024
🔔 Early Bird Deadline: September 5

Secure your spot now and take advantage of the special rate! Click the link to register: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/42nd-annual-south-carolina-conference-of-adlerian-psychology-tickets-904841103097?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl]

👉 Bonus points (which earn you a raffle ticket!) if you tag a friend who should join you!

Join us for the 42nd South Carolina Adlerian Psychology Conference on Sep 27, 2024, to learn and connect with fellow encouragers!

08/19/2024

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to drop a quick note and mention that the deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 Alfred Adler Fellows Program is quickly approaching! This year-long training program gives practical, demonstration-based training in Adlerian Psychology, which can easily be integrated with what you're already doing!

Check out the program, and if you have any questions about it, please shoot me a PM/email. I will also be happy to connect you to some of our (recently-"graduated"!) Fellows, who can tell you more about what the program is like.

Deadline for applications: AUGUST 31!

https://www.travelersrestcounseling.com/alfred-adler-fellows-program

Apply here: https://forms.gle/LjAdvhfP3NW6x5YVA

Please fill out all the required fields and submit before August 31, 2024

07/09/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Passion Bankhead, MS, LPC-A, to our Travelers Rest Counseling Associates team! 🎉 Passion, a Spartanburg, SC native, brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt dedication to mental health counseling. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and has significant experience with children, adolescents, and adults, including school-based counseling and supporting adolescents struggling with self-harm.

She’s taking new clients now! 🤩❤️
More info and refer at travelersrestcounseling.com!