Countertransference and Emotional Regulation for Therapists By Ashley Charbonneau As therapists, you are trained to attune to the emotional worlds and inner processes of your clients. But, you are humans, too, meaning it is natural and expected that you will have thoughts, feelings, sensations, and even impulses as a result of your work with clients.Read more
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Clinical Consultation or Business Consultation? A Guide for Private Practice Therapists By Shannon Heers Many therapists seek out consultation at some point in their private practice journey, and assume that all types of consultation are the same. But, clinical consultation and business consultation are two vastly divergent services and serve different purposes. Both are essentialRead more
Understanding Sensory Needs in the Therapy Room By Heather Hyland All humans have sensory needs that would benefit from understanding and support. Sensory reactivity can be heightened in neurodivergent individuals and people that have experienced trauma. There is an overlap with sensory processing and emotional regulation in therapeutic work. Integrating sensory literacy into your mentalRead more
The Hidden Work of Private Practice No One Teaches You By Irrit Mihok If you are a therapist in private practice, you may not realize the challenges inherent in being a solo practice owner. It’s a common realization: the paperwork is a nuisance, but the isolation is the real challenge. When you move from aRead more
What Good Trauma-Informed Supervision Really Looks Like By Ashley Charbonneau Most of you as clinicians have heard the term “trauma-informed,” which often refers to the understanding that many clients have experienced some form of trauma and that care, including therapy, should be delivered in ways that promote safety, choice, and empowerment. This concept has beenRead more
What to Do When Clinical Work Feels Heavy By Heather Hyland Therapists can feel like they are holding the weight of the world on their shoulders. There is an emotional labor with clinical work that happens inside of the therapy room which compounds with our experiences in the greater world. For many, that can leadRead more
How Consultation is Your Secret Weapon Against Imposter Syndrome By Irrit Mihok After all the years of schooling, internship time, post graduate supervision and earning your independent license, you have had lots of clinical supervision. You have been working as a clinician or therapist for years. But the unwelcome whisper still creeps in: “Do IRead more
What to Expect in Your First Clinical Supervision Session in Utah By Shannon Heers Starting your journey as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in Utah is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You’ve earned your degree, applied for your associate license, and now you’re preparing to meet with a supervisor for theRead more
What New Therapists Really Need in Their First Year By Ashley Charbonneau Your first year as a therapist often involves a steep and rapid learning curve. You’re trying to navigate a new environment and all that comes along with work in the mental health field, translate theory into practice, hold clients’ pain, navigate systems noRead more
It’s the Most Wonderful Stressful Time of the Year By Irrit Mihok For those of us in the mental health field, the phrase “holiday season” often conjures two opposing images. The warmth of festive joy and the deep, persistent exhaustion that comes with the territory. As mental health professionals, we are constantly encouraging our clientsRead more
