Internship Starter Kit Blog Series #2: How to Get Started By Chris Campassi Once you have considered your “Why” for hosting an intern, now it is time to start working on “How” to start your internship program. Having managed an Internship program at a Community Mental Health Center with many programs for 2 years, asRead more
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How to Work with the Over-talkative Client By Kristen Dammer As a therapist, do you find yourself searching for moments to interrupt your client in order to add valuable information? Do you find yourself checking out and not able to fully listen when your client is rambling about seemingly unimportant details? Does your client say,Read more
A Mini-Guide to Developing Your Clinical Voice By Pansy Ayala In graduate school, we’re often presented with a list of dos and don’ts when it comes to being a clinician. These expectations for how we should present and conduct ourselves clearly need to exist to ensure that we’re following ethical guidelines and providing our clientsRead more
3 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Therapists By Shannon Heers If you are a therapist or aspiring therapist, then you have likely experienced Imposter Syndrome at some point in your career. Imposter Syndrome can occur in any section of your life, but most often it is referred to as happening in the work orRead more
Group Supervision vs Individual Supervision: What is Best for Me? By Shannon Heers As a therapist, counselor or social worker just starting out in the counseling field, you may be wondering about the different types of clinical supervision. Or perhaps you are aware of group supervision and individual supervision, but you’re not sure which isRead more
Internship Program Starter Kit for Private Practice: Knowing your ‘Why’ By Chris Campassi Have you been considering bringing on an intern to your practice, but are unsure where to start, whether it will be worth your time (and money), and whether you are capable of providing the intern with the experience they need to both meetRead more
Why Collaboration Matters in Clinical Supervision: Insights from a Clinical Supervisor By Natalie Thomas I love providing clinical supervision! I have witnessed how collaboration between myself and my supervisees plays a vital role in fostering growth, professional development, and ultimately improving client care. As a clinical supervisor, I firmly believe that collaboration is the foundationRead more
Self-Care Tips for Counselors and Therapists in Consultation and Supervision By Shannon Heers As a counselor or therapist, your job is to help others heal and grow. And, it is important to remember that this work can be emotionally and mentally demanding. It is crucial for you to take care of yourself before you canRead more
How Embracing Self-Determination Can Unburden a Therapist By Alicia Kwande As a therapist, you’ve probably all said it at least once, “I’m going into this field because I want to help people.” Yet, once you enter the counseling room, the helping can start to look very different than what you imagined. Clients come to youRead more
Creating Boundaries in Therapy: How To Know When You’ve Reached Your Limits By Shannon Heers If you are a therapist, you probably know that creating boundaries in therapy is an important aspect of keeping healthy and productive relationships with clients. Creating boundaries can also help you to avoid burnout, which is an ever-present occupational hazardRead more
