3 Tips for Staying in the Present with Your Client Sessions By Shannon Heers One of the hardest things to do as a therapist is to stay with your clients where they are at during your sessions. You may find yourself getting ahead of where your client is at, or noticing that something is offRead more
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3 Ways That Online Clinical Consultation for Therapists is Effective By Shannon Heers Getting regular clinical consultation for your cases is highly beneficial for therapists just like yourself. Especially if you are working in private practice, without the support or teams within an agency or community mental health, clinical consultation can make a big differenceRead more
What is the Role of Clinical Consultation Groups for Therapists in Washington? By Shannon Heers If you are a private practice therapist in the state of Washington, you may be looking for a group of like-minded colleagues who are seeking clinical consultation. Clinical consultation groups are a great way to connect with other therapists andRead more
Harnessing Group Dynamics in Clinical Consultation By Shannon Heers If you have ever participated in group clinical consultation as a therapist, you know that every group is different. Each consultation group will have its own dynamics and culture. These differences are what make the learning process so unique while you are engaging in group clinicalRead more
How Online Clinical Consultation Groups for Therapists Work By Shannon Heers Once you become independently licensed as a therapist, your options for regular clinical supervision may lessen. Now that you no longer are required to get clinical supervision, who do you go to when you have questions about your clients? Many therapists turn to clinicalRead more
Tips for Cultivating Culturally Competent and Humble Therapists By Shannon Heers As a therapist, I’m always seeking tips on how to become more culturally competent in my practice. In today’s diverse and even globalized world, culturally competent and humble therapists are important. We strive to be aware of our own cultural biases and beliefs, asRead more
How to Leverage Peer Consultation for Therapist Growth By Shannon Heers Every therapist knows that continuous learning and growth is important for you to advance in your knowledge and career. There are many different ways to get that professional development, including formal training, ongoing clinical consultation with a supervisor, and group peer consultation. I’m goingRead more
Peer Consultation for Therapists: How to Get It By Shannon Heers One of the big differences I noticed from working in agencies to working in private practice, is the change in opportunities to get peer consultation. As a therapist who started my career in community mental health, I miss the wide range of options IRead more
Peer Consultation for Therapists: What to Expect By Shannon Heers At some point during your career, you’ve probably heard of the term “peer consultation”. What exactly does this look like, and what can you expect to get out of peer consultation? Especially if you haven’t engaged in peer consultation before, you may have some anxietyRead more
Navigating Transference and Countertransference in Counseling Sessions By Shannon Heers If you are working as a counselor, you’ve heard the terms “transference” and “countertransference” before. These are important concepts in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, but are often misunderstood. They refer to the unconscious emotional responses and feelings that are transferred between you (theRead more
