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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

Clinical Supervision Requirements for Counselors in Utah Explained By Shannon Heers If you are seeking to become a licensed counselor in Utah, you already know the road to becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) can feel overwhelming. The rules can be confusing. Maybe you’ve heard different numbers from peers, or you’re worried aboutRead more