EP669 - Jill Robin Payne on Bempathy®

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and therapist Jill Robin Payne. Jill talks to us about what Bempathy® is. Jill Robin Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA). With over 40 years of experience in the mental health field, Jill is a pioneer whose career has been marked by significant contributions and milestones. She was the first student from her college to intern at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and later interned at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston, where she completed her master's degree. During her time at Bellaire Hospital, Jill authored a guide for positive rehabilitative activities for the emotionally and physically challenged. Throughout her career, Jill has been a dynamic educator, having taught Behavior Modification as an adjunct professor, and has delivered numerous lectures at prestigious venues. She has also been featured in a variety of social media outlets, local and national radio and television programs, as well as in magazines and newspapers, where she comments on the intersection of current events and social psychology. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy from Longwood University and a Master's Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology with honors from Houston Christian University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha, the Texas State Society, and is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. As a therapist, Jill champions the idea that mental health is just as crucial as physical health. In addition to her clinical work, she's certified in Pilates, Reiki, and hypnotherapy, integrating a holistic approach to well-being. She developed Bempathy®, a copyrighted and trademarked reciprocal communication technique that blends banter with empathy, fostering harmonious relationships. Jill's versatility is showcased by her many roles—from being a parade Grand Marshal and meeting a U.S. President in the Rose Garden, to working as a motivational speaker and published author. She has lectured at the Texas Medical Center, Ultimate Women's Expo, and National Conference of State Societies, among other prominent venues. Her recently published books are available on Amazon, and she continues to maintain a private practice in Houston, where she resides with her husband. Her son, Taylor, is a Family Medicine doctor practicing in Houston.

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.