The Primed Planner created by Michelle Hardman, MBA, MEd, NCC, LPC
Note: Most links are affiliate links which means we make a small commission without costing you anything extra. You can learn more here. In this case, the author sent me a complimentary copy to review but all opinions are my honest thoughts about the book
SUMMARY:
The Primed Planner is a yearly planner that was created for therapists, by a therapist. It has pages for your monthly and weekly schedules plus space for dreaming and tracking goals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
The Primed Planner was created by Michelle Hardman, MBA, MEd, NCC, LPC. She earned her MBA and worked in human resources for 15 years before starting her career as a counselor and starting her private practice. Now, she has a thriving practice in North Carolina and coaches therapists on their private practice journeys. You can learn more about her here.
WHAT WE LOVE:
The Primed Planner is easy to use and built to last for the whole year. I really liked the focus on goals, values and self care. All of those are built into every part of the planner. You have space to evaluate your progress, dream about the future, and make sure that you are staying true to what you want for your business and life.
WHAT WE DIDN’T:
There were a few places in the planning sheets that I thought were vague. Personally, I could probably use a bit more help defining my core values as they pertain to my private practice before just listing them. The other thing that may be a turnoff for some therapists is the size. This is definitely not a planner you can stick in your purse. Neither of these were deal breakers for me though.
CLINICAL USE:
The Primed Planner is perfect for your office. It is sturdy and large with everything you need to track your schedule and get an overview of your practice. I especially liked how well made it is. A lot of planners can’t stand up to me abusing them for a year but this one has thick paper, a solid cover and a strong spiral. It isn’t just utilitarian though. I enjoyed the colorful layout and the inspirational quotes.
BUY IT HERE
You can find more therapist planners here.
If you know of another book we need to review, let us know about it here or tell us about it in the comments. Make sure you’re also following The Therapist’s Bookshelf on Facebook and Instagram.
Many therapists enjoy recommending books to their clients to supplement the work they are doing together. We also use books to help ourselves grow as people and practitioners. Remember though that books are never a replacement for real human connection or for therapy when it’s needed. If you find yourself needing a therapist, a great place to start is Psychology Today. If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
