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
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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
Working With Clients Who Fear Conflict Around Boundaries By Heather Hyland Supervision is often the place where you bring uncertainties, especially when working with clients who fear conflict around boundaries. It’s a recurring theme that I notice in supervision sessions, and one that deserves careful attention. Many of your clients equate conflict with rejection orRead more
Understanding Utah LCSW Supervision Requirements for Licensure By Shannon Heers If you’re working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah, one of your biggest concerns is likely supervision. How many hours do you need? Who can supervise you? What kinds of supervision count (group, individual, recorded sessions)? These are common questions, andRead more
Therapists’ Guide to Holiday Self-Care By Shannon Heers The holiday season can bring a blend of warmth, celebration, reflection, and stress. For many therapists, this time of year also brings heavier emotional loads as clients move through complicated family dynamics, grief, seasonal depression, expectations, and financial concerns. While you can offer grounding and presence toRead more
Supporting Clients When Holiday Traditions Bring Up Trauma By Ashley Charbonneau A lot of us think or hope the holidays will be peaceful and filled with connection and joy. For many clients, though, holidays bring up past traumatic experiences. Family gatherings, religious services, cultural rituals, and even office parties can reactivate histories of abuse, neglect,Read more
Choosing the Best Clinical Supervisor for Counselors in Utah By Shannon Heers Finding the right clinical supervisor is one of the most important steps you’ll take as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in Utah. You’ll spend thousands of hours working toward licensure, and your supervisor will be alongside you through every milestone. TheRead more
How to Find the Right Clinical Supervisor for Social Workers in Utah By Shannon Heers If you’re a social worker in Utah working toward your Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential, clinical supervision is one of the most important parts of the journey. It’s not just about fulfilling a requirement for the Utah Division ofRead more
How Therapists Can Help Clients Manage Holiday Stress and Family Triggers By Heather Hyland As you work with clients during the holiday season, it’s important to remember that this time of year can evoke complex emotional experiences. While society tends to idealize the holidays as joyful and connected, as a therapist you know many clientsRead more
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: The Essential Self-Care Guide for Clinicians By Irrit Mihok As an independently licensed mental health clinician, you’ve dedicated your life to the profound, taxing work of healing others. Let’s be honest, you are a boundary-setter, a trauma-informed listener, a cognitive restructuring expert for everyone but yourself. In aRead more
