The Business Side of Therapy: Skills They Don’t Teach in Grad School By Shannon Heers You spent years in graduate school learning theory, diagnosis, treatment planning, and how to sit with another person’s pain. What you probably were not taught is how to run a business, a private practice. So many therapists aim to beRead more
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Online Clinical Supervision in Utah: How It Works for Counselors and Social Workers By Shannon Heers When you are in the thick of your associate hours, finding quality clinical supervision can feel like one more overwhelming thing on an already long list. You are managing a caseload, learning on the job, trying to stay groundedRead more
What to Look for in a Clinical Supervisor as an MFTC in Colorado By Madison Dennis Clinical supervision is an essential part of the training process of becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado. If you have recently graduated from a MFT masters program or are exploring new supervision options, you have comeRead more
The Benefits of Group Supervision for Child and Family Therapists By Leah Band Group supervision is a structured process in which one qualified clinical supervisor meets with multiple therapists or trainees at the same time to support their professional development, clinical decision-making, and ethical practice. In plain terms, group supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians allowsRead more
Clinical Supervision for School-Based Mental Health Professionals: Why It’s Different By Heather Hyland There is a growing need for high-quality clinical supervision for school-based mental health (SBMH) professionals. SBMH professionals are pivotal for our communities’ mental health needs who deserve support to address the complexities of their work. This blog will take a look atRead more
How Utah School Districts Can Support Associate Clinicians Through External Supervision By Shannon Heers If you work in a school as an associate counselor or social worker, you already know that the job is nothing like what they described in grad school. You are not just doing counseling. You are crisis intervention, case management, familyRead more
Why New Therapists Thrive in Group Supervision By Irrit Mihok The season between graduating with your master’s degree in counseling or social work and earning an independent clinical license is one of the most intense stretches of a mental health professional’s career. You are navigating the transition from theory to practice as you exit theRead more
Why the Supervisor/Supervisee Relationship is More Important than You Think By Ashley Charbonneau When looking for a clinical supervisor, it is easy to focus on the practical questions. Do they meet my state’s requirements? What’s the cost? Do they have experience with my client population or the modality I use the most? Are they availableRead more
Finding Your Confidence as a Gender-Affirming Therapist in Group Supervision By Jessica Carpenter Our current socio-political climate is increasingly threatening marginalized folks. Especially impacted are people of the global majority (PoGM). These are people who are undocumented, individuals impacted by restrictions on bodily autonomy and reproductive rights, and transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) individuals. For many,Read more
Top 5 Challenges Child & Family Therapists Face and How Consultation Can Help By Leah Band As a therapist in a solo private practice working with kids, adolescents, and their families, a few months ago I found myself in need of consultation following a phone call with the parent of a client. It was supposedRead more
