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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

Navigating a Rupture With Your Clinical Supervisor By Shannon Heers What do you do when, as a counselor or social worker, you’ve been working with your clinical supervisor for awhile and there’s a rupture in your relationship? Having a break in your supervisory relationship is actually fairly common, and as a supervisee you have differentRead more

How to Get the Most Out of Your Clinical Supervision Group By Shannon Heers You’re thinking about joining a clinical supervision group as a counselor, therapist or social worker. But you’re not quite sure what to expect. Or perhaps you just committed to joining a supervision group yet you’re wondering what you’ll get out ofRead more

3 Tips For Managing Anxiety in a Clinical Supervision Relationship By Pansy Ayala As a social worker or therapist, do you struggle with anxiety and worry about how it might show up in your career? Are you concerned about anxiety getting in the way of you building a meaningful relationship with your clinical supervisor or gettingRead more

4 Ways External Supervision or Consultation can support Social Workers and Counselors working in an Agency setting By Chris Campassi Are you a social worker or counselor working in an Agency or Community Mental Health setting? Maybe you are new to the field and working towards your licensure, or you have been in the fieldRead more

Struggling with Case Consultation? Ask Yourself These Questions By Shannon Heers As a counselor, therapist or social worker, you’ve taken part in case consultations on various different levels. Starting with your graduate school program and then segueing into your professional work in the field, you have always had colleagues to consult with on your cases.Read more