Internship Starter Kit Blog Series #2: How to Get Started By Chris Campassi Once you have considered your “Why” for hosting an intern, now it is time to start working on “How” to start your internship program. Having managed an Internship program at a Community Mental Health Center with many programs for 2 years, asRead more
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Internship Program Starter Kit for Private Practice: Knowing your ‘Why’ By Chris Campassi Have you been considering bringing on an intern to your practice, but are unsure where to start, whether it will be worth your time (and money), and whether you are capable of providing the intern with the experience they need to both meetRead more
Defenses, Attachment, and the Unconscious: What You Can Gain in Psychodynamic Consultation By Chris Campassi Have you wondered what ‘Psychodynamic’ Clinical Consultation looks like? Does the term ‘psychodynamic’ just seem too nebulous to make sense of, and bring up thoughts of Freud and his psychosexual theory? If so, it stands to reason that you might feelRead more
Tips for Supervising Interns By Chris Campassi I have found that being a clinical supervisor and supervising master’s level interns is one of the most gratifying roles I have had through my career in mental health. Interns tend to be highly motivated, self-motivated, eager to learn, and they bring an anxious enthusiasm for helping people. Read more
5 Tips for getting the best experience during Clinical Supervision By Chris Campassi While it is very important for counselors, therapists and social workers to get Clinical Supervision so that you can meet your licensure requirements and finally get your license after years of work, getting the best experience in Clinical Supervision is far moreRead more
4 Ways External Supervision or Consultation can support Social Workers and Counselors working in an Agency setting By Chris Campassi Are you a social worker or counselor working in an Agency or Community Mental Health setting? Maybe you are new to the field and working towards your licensure, or you have been in the fieldRead more
Why Supervision is Critical to the Development of Social Workers and Counselors By Chris Campassi The supervisory process for therapists and counselors serves as the backbone of the mental health profession. Master’s level Counselors and Clinical Social Workers are required to meet with a qualified supervisor for at least 100 hours of individual supervision and groupRead more
Why you should join a Psychodynamic Clinical Consultation Group By Chris Campassi Are you looking to join a clinical consultation group but unsure of what type? Are you wondering what exactly a Psychodynamic Consultation Group might look like? Do you think that a Psychodynamic Consultation Group is only for therapists who work from that theoretical orientation?Read more
What Do You Do When You Have a Bad Clinical Supervisor? By Chris Campassi Clinical supervision is such a critical part of the counseling profession. It not only is the backbone of the therapist’s development process, but also provides support during times when you may be experiencing compassion fatigue or burnout. The supervision process alsoRead more
