Supporting Clients Through Co-Parenting Challenges Over the Holidays By Heather Hyland The holiday season, while often filled with joy and celebration, can present unique challenges for co-parents. As therapists, it’s crucial to offer support and strategies to help your clients navigate these times smoothly. Here are some key approaches that you can use to supportRead more
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Thriving as a Therapist with ADHD By Kristen Dammer Do you have ADHD and are a provisionally licensed counselor or social worker? Or maybe you are a therapist newly diagnosed with ADHD? If so, do you ever wonder how ADHD might be affecting your clients sessions or if it even matters? As a therapist livingRead more
How to Navigate the Impact of Social Media on Teens as a Therapist By Paul Wozniak Technology and social media have altered the way we connect with each other and navigate the world. For today’s teens, these tools are essential to daily life, affecting not only their social interactions but their self-image, mental health, andRead more
How External Supervision and Consultation Can Help Prevent Burnout in Community Mental Health Therapists By Chris Campassi Working in community mental health can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be very challenging. Many mental health therapists, whether counselors or social workers, experience high levels of stress as they dedicate their time and energy toRead more
Understanding Clinical Supervision in Washington By Alex Regalado What exactly is clinical supervision? In essence, clinical supervision is a structured relationship where an experienced therapist (the supervisor) provides guidance, mentorship, support, and feedback to another therapist (the supervisee). This process fosters professional growth, ensures ethical practice, and ultimately enhances the quality of care we provideRead more
The Golden Thread in Clinical Documentation: Why Consistency Matters By Shannon Heers When it comes to clinical documentation, many therapists find themselves torn between wanting to spend as much time as possible with their clients and fulfilling the necessary paperwork requirements. But we all know that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen”. So keepRead more
Improve Your Clinical Competence with Clinical Consultation By Shannon Heers As a mental health therapist, one of your primary goals is to provide the highest quality care to your clients. However, whether you’re in private practice or working in an agency without access to regular clinical supervision, the pressures of managing complex cases, ethical dilemmas,Read more
Peer Consultation: Strengthening Therapeutic Connections By Shannon Heers As a therapist in private practice, you may sometimes find yourself navigating the complexities of client care alone. Without the built-in support systems available in larger clinical settings, it’s easy to feel isolated or even second-guess your approach with certain clients. In fact, feeling isolated is theRead more
3 Questions to Consider Before Dedicating Yourself to a Supervisee By Chris Campassi Taking on the role of a clinical supervisor in mental health counseling is an important responsibility. As a supervisor, you’re not only guiding a supervisee’s professional development but also ensuring their clients receive ethical, competent care. Before committing to supervising someone, it’sRead more
Enhancing Client Outcomes with Evidence-Based DBT Techniques By Alex Regalado Working in the counseling and mental health field for a little over 10 years, I’ve always been driven to find effective ways to help my clients navigate the complexities of their lives. After being trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I was given the privilegeRead more
