6 Ways Supervisors Can Support Supervisees Who Identify as LGBTQIA+ By Shannon Heers If you are a clinical supervisor, it’s likely that you either have, had, or will have a supervisee who identifies as LGBTQIA+. While every supervisee with specific identities has unique considerations, you can learn to support those that identify as part ofRead more
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How To Be Open and Supportive with Your Neurodivergent Supervisees By Kristen Dammer As a clinical supervisor and therapist with ADHD, I have learned a lot about working with neurodivergent supervisees. I find it most helpful to be upfront with my own neurodivergent diagnosis when starting with a new supervisee. This openness creates an acceptingRead 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
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
Why Clinical Supervision is Essential for Counselors Who Are Trauma Survivors By Kristen Dammer Even though I’m both a therapist and a clinical supervisor, my story is not unique. I experienced childhood trauma and did not understand how this trauma negatively impacted my life course. When in college, I reached out to a therapist forRead 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
Counseling Older Adults: How Erikson’s Theory Can Help You Better Conceptualize Clients By Alicia Kwande As a clinician who works with older adults, whether as your specialty or within a mix of other populations, you have likely encountered people that are struggling with despair in this stage of life. Erik Erikson posited that we go throughRead more
3 Things You Need to Know Before Beginning Supervision By Pansy Ayala Whether you’ve recently graduated from school or have worked in the field for a long time, starting the process of becoming fully licensed as a counselor or social worker is a huge step in your career! The process may seem long and dauntingRead more
What to Look for in a Clinical Supervisor? By Shannon Heers If you’re reading this article, you’re probably a therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or some other type of clinician working in the mental health field. We are lucky that clinical supervision is such a big part of our continued growth and success as counselingRead more
New Year’s Reflections in Clinical Supervision: Rhythm of Intention By Kristen Dammer Let’s take a moment and celebrate all the therapists and interns working towards licensure in the past year. You all deserve a standing ovation for the wonderful work you do. This two (or more) year time period is wrapped up with so manyRead more
