The Importance of Continuing Education For Therapists By Pansy Ayala Keeping up with your continuing education requirements might not be the first thing on your list of things to do as a therapist. However, completing your CE hours with some thoughtfulness and intention can really enhance your effectiveness as a clinician. Whether you’re someone whoRead more
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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
5 Ways that Counseling Supervision Can Support Therapists By Shannon Heers Counseling supervision is a crucial aspect of professional development for therapists and counselors. It provides an opportunity for clinicians to receive feedback, guidance, and support in their practice. Supervision can enhance the quality of services provided to clients, promote ethical and competent practices, andRead more
Highly Sensitive Clinicians: Managing Deep Emotions to Improve the Therapeutic Process By Shannon Heers As a clinician in the counseling field, it can be a challenging task to manage your own emotions while helping your clients navigate theirs. This is especially true for highly sensitive clinicians/therapists (HST), who tend to be deeply affected by theRead 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
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
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
