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Sep 15, 2025
Psychoeducation
“If your brain won’t ‘just relax’…” — quick nervous-system explainer — Save for later
“Why your ‘overthinking’ is a safety strategy” — normalize + plain-language science — Share with a friend
“Anxiety vs. intuition” — 3 telltale differences — Comment which you notice
“Depression can look like this” — hidden signs, not just sadness — Save if it resonates
“What burnout really feels like” — symptoms beyond ‘tired’ — Share with your team
“Attachment styles in 45 seconds” — simple examples — Which one felt familiar?
“Trauma ≠ the event” — it’s the nervous system impact — Save for grounding days
“Perfectionism as protection” — reframing + 1 reframe — Try this this week
“Executive dysfunction 101” — why tasks feel ‘too big’ — Share if this helps
“Grief comes in waves” — normalize non-linear grief — Save for hard days
Skills & Micro-interventions
“60-second box breathing” — demo + on-screen counts — Breathe with me now
“5-4-3-2-1 grounding” — walk-through with B-roll — Save for your toolkit
“A boundary script you can borrow” — exact words for ‘no’ — Try it this week
“Body scan in under a minute” — cue head-to-toe — Come back tonight
“Cognitive defusion in 3 steps” — ‘I’m having the thought that…’ — Practice once today
“Opposite action for mood” — one real-life example — Save if you need it
“Urge surfing for cravings” — timer + wave visual — Share to help someone
“Micro-journaling prompt” — 30-sec question + timer — Try and tell me how it went
“One grounding object” — show & explain — What’s yours?
“Box of calm” — build one on camera — Save this checklist
Normalization & Validation
“You’re not ‘too sensitive’” — sensitivity as signal — Share if you’ve heard this
“Rest is productive” — reframe hustle myths — Save for your Sunday
“Healing is boring sometimes” — tiny unsexy steps — Comment a tiny step
“It’s okay to unfollow” — digital boundaries — Share with your feed friend
“You can grieve good things” — transitions & joy/grief mix — Save for later
“Therapy isn’t linear” — plateaus & spikes — Share to normalize
“You don’t need the perfect morning routine” — flexibility over rules — Try ‘good-enough’
“Social battery explained” — why you feel ‘peopled out’ — Save if that’s you
“It’s okay to change your mind” — values evolution — Share if freeing
“Crying = regulation, not weakness” — short science — Save for tough days
Myths & Facts
“Myth: Boundaries are mean” — Fact + quick script — Share to set one kindly
“Myth: Trauma must be ‘big T’” — Fact + examples — Save to learn
“Myth: Therapy gives advice” — What we actually do — Share if surprised
“Myth: EMDR is hypnosis” — Clarify method — Comment questions
“Myth: ADHD is just a distraction” — Executive functions 101 — Save for a friend
“Myth: Self-care = bubble baths” — Real self-maintenance — Try one today
“Myth: I should be over it” — grief timeline myth — Share if this helps
“Myth: Journaling must be daily” — flexible prompts — Save two you like
“Myth: Anger is bad” — Protective signal — Share to reframe anger
“Myth: Boundaries push people away” — They keep you close — Try this script
Practice FAQs & Process
“What the first session looks like” — brief overview — Save for later
“How to know if therapy is working” — 3 markers — Share if helpful
“How to find the right therapist” — fit over trend — Save for your search
“Out-of-network benefits explained” — super-bills in 30 sec — Share with a friend
“Telehealth setup checklist” — simple tech & privacy — Save before your session
“What we mean by ‘home practice’” — realistic micro-asks — Try one this week
“Confidentiality basics” — limits in plain language — Save for reference
“How to pause or end therapy well” — scripts & steps — Share when ready
“What if I ‘have nothing to say’” — session starters — Save for those days
“What to bring to the first call” — 3 items — Book consult in bio
Ethics, Boundaries & HIPAA-Aware
“Why I can’t respond to DMs with advice” — scope & safety — Email/links in bio
“De-identifying stories 101” — why I don’t share client details — Save to learn
“Crisis resources vs. social media” — what to do now — Share this resource
“Why I won’t diagnose online” — ethics in plain language — Comment questions
“Content ≠ therapy” — how to use it safely — Save as a reminder
“How I protect your privacy” — general safeguards — Read my policy (bio)
“How to ask for accommodations” — access notes — Share with a friend
“What I do with AI (and don’t)” — transparency — See policy in bio
“Why boundaries with therapists matter” — modeling — Try one boundary today
“Consent in therapy & online” — what it looks like — Save for reference
Self-Care for Clients
“One minute to transition between roles (mother, worker, wife, husband, son) — ritual demo — Try tonight
“Burn out check-in” — 3 questions — Save for the end of week
“Micro-breaks at your desk” — 3 moves — Do one now
“Saying ‘no’ kindly” — therapist-to-therapist script — Share with a colleague
“Make a ‘done’ list” — celebrate small wins — Post yours
“Digital boundary I set” — example + why — Try your version
“Your nervous system on coffee” — playful PSA — Save if you felt this
“How I refill after hard sessions” — realistic ideas — Share one idea
“Vacation autoresponder that respects you” — snippet — Save for later
“What rest can look like on a Tuesday” — tiny options — Pick one & report back
Community, Anti-Stigma, Resources
“Words that help more than ‘cheer up’” — alternatives — Share to help someone
“How to support a grieving friend” — do’s & don’ts — Save for when needed
“What to ask a potential therapist” — 5 questions — Share with seekers
“How to find low-cost care” — directories & tips — Save/share widely
“Language shifts that reduce shame” — 3 swaps — Try one today
“Crisis plan basics” — steps + resources — Save this plan
“How to be trauma-informed with yourself” — self-talk swaps — Share one swap
“Neurodiversity-affirming language” — examples — Save & practice
“Why we say ‘people first’ or ‘identity first’” — preference matters — Comment yours
“One hopeful reframe for hard weeks” — compassionate sign-off — Share with someone who needs it
How to use this fast:
Open the GPT you created. Copy and Paste this Prompt:
Master Prompt:
“You are my assistant for creating HIPAA-aware Instagram Reels for my therapy audience. Create ONE reel concept using the structure:
Text on Screen → SAY THIS → PAUSE (repeat 3 times) → CTA card → tiny disclaimer.
INPUTS
- Pillar: <PILLAR NAME HERE> # e.g., Skills & Micro-interventions, Myths & Facts, Practice FAQs & Process, Ethics/Boundaries/HIPAA-Aware, etc.
- Topic: <SPECIFIC TOPIC> # e.g., Box breathing, “Advice in DMs”, First session expectations, Grief waves, Opposite Action
- Audience: <YOUR AUDIENCE> # e.g., anxious adults, couples, neurodivergent teens + parents
- Tone traits: <3–5 TRAITS> # e.g., warm, plain-language, professional, non-sensational, hopeful
- Brand phrases (optional): <PHRASES YOU LIKE> # e.g., “If this is you, it makes sense.”
- Duration target: 20–25 sec
- Reading level: 6–8th grade
- Region: US (use 988 as default crisis resource)
- CTA preference (choose one): Save / Share / Learn more / Book consult (not therapy) / Join newsletter
- Hashtag style: 6–10 mixed reach (niche + broad)
STRICT RULES (HIPAA & ethics)
- No PHI, no client identifiers or case specifics, no individualized advice.
- Education only, not therapy; do not invite clinical details in comments/DMs.
- Avoid fear-mongering, sensationalism, or definitive promises.
- Include a tiny one-line disclaimer + crisis resource line.
- Inclusive, accessible language; caption must include a resource pointer if relevant.
OUTPUT EXACTLY IN THIS FORMAT
1) HOOK (≤10 words; on-screen)
2) CLIP 1
- Text on screen:
- Say:
- PAUSE
3) CLIP 2
- Text on screen:
- Say:
- PAUSE
4) CLIP 3
- Text on screen:
- Say:
- PAUSE
5) CTA CARD (on-screen):
6) CAPTION (3–6 short lines, plain-language; include CTA line):
7) HASHTAGS (6–10):
8) ALT TEXT (concise, 1–2 sentences for screen readers):
9) DISCLAIMER (tiny footer line):
10) OPTIONAL B-ROLL IDEAS (3 simple options):
Now, generate the reel using the Inputs I provide next.