Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced like the word “act”) is a type of behavior therapy that involves 6 related processes that work together to promote greater psychological flexibility. So, what exactly is psychological flexibility? Essentially, it can be described as your ability to experience whatever is present for you, such as thoughts, feelings, sensations,Read more
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How to Know If I Would Benefit from Group Supervision or Individual Supervision? By Natalie Thomas In our field, supervision is the foundation of our professional growth and development. Supervision offers therapists the guidance and support to navigate the difficulties of your therapeutic work. As a clinical supervisor, I have been asked the question: “HowRead more
Renewing Your LSW or LCSW License in Colorado – Insights from a Clinical Supervisor By Natalie Thomas It’s about that time again for social workers in Colorado…license renewal for 2023! As a clinical supervisor, I understand the significance of maintaining an active and updated clinical license in Colorado. It not only demonstrates our commitment toRead more
Why Collaboration Matters in Clinical Supervision: Insights from a Clinical Supervisor By Natalie Thomas I love providing clinical supervision! I have witnessed how collaboration between myself and my supervisees plays a vital role in fostering growth, professional development, and ultimately improving client care. As a clinical supervisor, I firmly believe that collaboration is the foundationRead more
4 Considerations For Working with Kids and Their Caregivers in Therapy By Natalie Thomas For most of my clinical career I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and families. Working with this population is rewarding, however can be challenging due to different family dynamics, lack or over involvement, and their perspective of what therapy should look like.Read more
The Surprising Differences Between DBT and CBT – A Therapist Tells All By Natalie Thomas I have a confession…I love both DBT and CBT and use them both regularly in my practice as a therapist with clients! To those outside of the therapy world, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, while I loveRead more
3 Considerations to Have Before Dedicating Yourself to a Supervisee By Natalie Thomas Searching for a clinical supervisor in counseling or social work can seem like a daunting task. There are many articles and resources that can assist supervisees on what they should look for and questions to ask to aid in their search. However,Read more
Supervision Roles: What Works Best For You and Your Supervisees By Natalie Thomas Hello there! I have a feeling if you are taking a look here you may be a current clinical supervisor or possibly looking to supervise counselors or social workers who are working towards their licensure. You could also be a supervisee wonderingRead more
