Trauma-Informed Care and What It Means By Ashley Charbonneau Trauma-informed care is often talked about, a common phrase used in clinical settings, but not many of us are taught how to actually implement it. At its core, trauma-informed care means understanding that many people carry trauma histories and intentionally shaping our interactions, systems, and interventionsRead more
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Creating Safety for Neurodivergent Clients in Sessions By Heather Hyland Neurodivergence is a natural variation in how people think and process information. For therapists who work with neurodivergent clients, being intentional about safety in the therapy room is essential. The creation of psychological safety by the therapist is foundational before any therapeutic work can happen.Read more
Is Your Private Practice Running You? Here’s How to Take the Reins By Irrit Mihok Creating a counseling private practice often starts with a dream of freedom. Whether it be choosing your own hours, seeing the clients you love, or finally escaping the grind of agency life. For many therapists, that dream quickly turns intoRead more
Countertransference and Emotional Regulation for Therapists By Ashley Charbonneau As therapists, you are trained to attune to the emotional worlds and inner processes of your clients. But, you are humans, too, meaning it is natural and expected that you will have thoughts, feelings, sensations, and even impulses as a result of your work with clients.Read more
Understanding Sensory Needs in the Therapy Room By Heather Hyland All humans have sensory needs that would benefit from understanding and support. Sensory reactivity can be heightened in neurodivergent individuals and people that have experienced trauma. There is an overlap with sensory processing and emotional regulation in therapeutic work. Integrating sensory literacy into your mentalRead more
The Hidden Work of Private Practice No One Teaches You By Irrit Mihok If you are a therapist in private practice, you may not realize the challenges inherent in being a solo practice owner. It’s a common realization: the paperwork is a nuisance, but the isolation is the real challenge. When you move from aRead more
What Good Trauma-Informed Supervision Really Looks Like By Ashley Charbonneau Most of you as clinicians have heard the term “trauma-informed,” which often refers to the understanding that many clients have experienced some form of trauma and that care, including therapy, should be delivered in ways that promote safety, choice, and empowerment. This concept has beenRead more
What to Do When Clinical Work Feels Heavy By Heather Hyland Therapists can feel like they are holding the weight of the world on their shoulders. There is an emotional labor with clinical work that happens inside of the therapy room which compounds with our experiences in the greater world. For many, that can leadRead more
How Consultation is Your Secret Weapon Against Imposter Syndrome By Irrit Mihok After all the years of schooling, internship time, post graduate supervision and earning your independent license, you have had lots of clinical supervision. You have been working as a clinician or therapist for years. But the unwelcome whisper still creeps in: “Do IRead more
What to Expect in Your First Clinical Supervision Session in Utah By Shannon Heers Starting your journey as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in Utah is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You’ve earned your degree, applied for your associate license, and now you’re preparing to meet with a supervisor for theRead more
