Why Every Therapist Needs a Peer Consultation Group (Even Experienced Ones) By Shannon Heers You worked hard to get where you are at in your professional career. Years of graduate school, thousands of supervised hours, the exam, the paperwork, the waiting. And then one day your license came through and you finally got to callRead more
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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
How Peer Consultation Helps You Catch Blind Spots Before They Become Issues By Shannon Heers You are a good therapist. You care about your clients, you take your work seriously, and you think carefully about the decisions you make in the room. And yet, if you are being honest, there have probably been moments whereRead more
Restorative Justice in Therapy: What It Is and How It Supports Trauma Healing By Ashley Charbonneau What is restorative justice? Restorative justice is a framework that seeks to address harm caused by wrongdoing. It is concerned with the harm caused, not necessarily the specifics of the traumatic event, forgiveness, or reconciliation. This approach allows usRead more
The Power of Post-Licensure Clinical Consultation in Nebraska By Irrit Mihok You did it! After years of classes, countless hours of supervised practice, and surviving intense exams, you’ve finally got your independent license to practice psychotherapy in Nebraska. Whether you’re a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), it’sRead more
Ways Group Consultation Can Transform Your Practice By Irrit Mihok Being a therapist is demanding, but also very rewarding. However, navigating your complex client issues while dealing with the emotional toll and ethical issues can also be isolating. Peer support and ongoing learning are crucial for therapists in order to maintain ethical practice, foster professionalRead more
Finding Your Voice as a Therapist: How to Build Confidence and Clinical Identity By Shannon Heers If you are wondering how to integrate your self-identity into your therapist identity, you’re not alone. Most therapists have moments where they wonder: “Am I doing this right?” “Why does this feel awkward sometimes?” “When will I feel confident?”Read more
Clinical Consultation or Business Consultation? A Guide for Private Practice Therapists By Shannon Heers Many therapists seek out consultation at some point in their private practice journey, and assume that all types of consultation are the same. But, clinical consultation and business consultation are two vastly divergent services and serve different purposes. Both are essentialRead 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
Unlocking Your Clinical Blind Spots Through Peer Consultation By Ashley Charbonneau Therapists can spend a lot of time and energy supporting clients through complex challenges. Clinical consultation can be a vital component of ethical and sustainable clinical practice, whether you are in an agency setting or in private practice. Consultation can help take your practiceRead more
