Booked and Balanced in Private Practice: A Course for Therapists and Social Workers By Firelight Supervision Starting or running a private practice as a therapist or social worker is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You may have envisioned the freedom of setting your own schedule and serving clients in a way that alignsRead more
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How to Protect Your Personal Life When Crisis Becomes Routine By Chris Campassi For many mental health therapists, crisis work is not an exception—it is the norm. Whether you serve clients who live with chronic trauma, severe mental illness, or ongoing environmental stressors, you may find yourself in a perpetual state of high alert. OverRead more
Clinical Documentation and Audit Prep: What Every Therapist Should Know By Ashley Charbonneau In the mental health field, clinical documentation is often the least favorite part of our jobs. However, what if you thought of this as more than just a requirement and more so as a critical component of client care? A well-documented recordRead more
The Therapist’s Guide to Getting Unstuck in Couples Sessions By Shannon Heers Working with couples can be deeply fulfilling—but it can also leave you feeling completely stuck. Maybe you’re sitting in session as a couple spirals into conflict and you can’t get a word in. Or one partner is emotionally shut down while the otherRead more
Tips for Remaining Present in Sessions When You Struggle with ADHD By Shannon Heers As a therapist and clinical supervisor with ADHD, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to stay fully present during therapy sessions. Our brains are often moving faster than our surroundings, at least that is my experience. While this canRead more
How Supervision Unlocks Clarity in Transference and Countertransference By Irrit Mihok Ever walked out of a therapy session feeling… well, something indefinable? Maybe a strong pull towards a client you can’t quite explain, or a persistent feeling of being misunderstood by another? Welcome to the fascinating, sometimes baffling, world of transference and countertransference. These invisibleRead more
7 Ways Group Supervision Helps New Therapists Grow By Shannon Heers Starting your counseling career can feel like standing at the edge of a canyon. You’ve got the theory, some experience, and a whole lot of questions. Group supervision helps you build the bridge to the other side while offering connection, growth, and guidance alongRead more
How Group Supervision Builds Confidence and Clinical Skill for Interns By Chris Campassi Entering the clinical field as an intern is both exciting and daunting. The transition from theory to practice involves navigating uncertainty, building clinical judgment, and developing a professional identity. Group supervision is an essential component of this process, offering more than justRead more
5 Reasons Why Clinical Consultation Groups Are Effective By Shannon Heers As a therapist in private practice, you know the work can be deeply rewarding—but also incredibly isolating. Maybe you’ve found yourself second-guessing a clinical decision, stuck in the same treatment rut with a client, or simply wishing for someone to say, “You’re not aloneRead more
Online Supervision: A Game-Changer for Mental Health Professionals By Irrit Mihok Let’s be honest, the world has changed. And for us mental health professionals, so has the way we connect, learn, and grow. For a long time, the idea of supervision meant trekking to an office, battling traffic, and carving out significant chunks of theRead more
