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I Dare You To Show Up

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I dare you to show up.

No really, I dare you to show up. If you have heard of Brene Brown, you know she talks about this all the time.

But there’s a catch.

Not just show up, but show up as you are.

Not the fake show up, not the pretend to be something your not, not the showing up while protecting ourselves.

The REAL show up.

Well isn’t this vulnerable?⠀

Because that type of showing up isn’t perfect.

That type of showing up would show flaws.

Show up when I’m still growing?⠀
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Like- when I’m still a mess?⠀
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Trying to figure it all out?⠀
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In the midst of mistakes?⠀

And chaos?⠀
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And uncertainty?⠀

While questioning if I’m a good therapist?

A good supervisor?

A good consultant?

Why yes, doll. That is the answer.⠀
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Show up while you are still growing!⠀
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Why? You ask?⠀
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Because the process is beautiful.⠀

The process is pure.⠀
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The process is raw.⠀
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The process is part of your journey.⠀

The process is how we teach others.

The process is how others learn from us.

The process is what everyone is dying to see.

Every single one of us therapists can log online and find all the “perfcect” and “right” answers to most of our questions.

But what about the emotions, feeling, muck, and uncertainity that actually goes with the job?

What about the mistakes, what about the heartache, what about the emotion?

Embrace it all- mistakes, chaos, uncertainty, emotion, heartache, explosive excitement- ALL. OF. IT.⠀
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People learn from ALL of you. ⠀
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The parts the were shiny from the beginning,⠀

The parts that have a bit of gleam.⠀
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And the parts that are rusty, peeling, and making all sorts of wrong noises.⠀
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Let the world see you.⠀
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All of you.⠀
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Beause it’s beautful.⠀

Supervisors and consultants, don’t forget to update your profile if you haven’t done so lately, especially with ALL of you.
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Sending so much love to you today <3 ⠀

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Who Needs Clinical Supervision?

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Who Needs Clinical Supervision

Who Needs Clinical Supervision?

Well, let’s face it, clinical supervision is a requirement for all of us. Anyone who is a social worker, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, or counselor has likely either considered finding a clinical supervisor or has actively searched for one. Clinical supervision is a way for us to hone in on our skills, while having someone oversee our work, to be able to consult with on cases, and to go to with questions on things such as case notes, billing, and ethical dilemas. But what’s the difference between our professions?

Do social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists have differing requirements?

The simple answer is, “yes” and the difference is our licensing boards dictate things like:

  • Amount of supervision hours required
  • Number of clinical hours required
  • How many group supervision hours allowed
  • Number of individual supervision hours required
  • Modality of the supervision (face-to-face, telephone, video)
  • Who can provide the supervision

It doesn’t matter if you are a social worker, psychologist, counselor, or marriage and family therapist, clinical supervision is something you are probably somewhat familiar with.

If you are anything like me, you have a plan to complete your supervision as soon as possible.There are many reasons for this and my reason was, I wanted to to own my own private practice. For others, it may mean the ability to get promoted, a possible pay increase, or perhaps it’s hitting the goal you’ve been dreaming of for a long time now.

Where do I go if I have more questions?

Any additional questions you may have about the requirements for clinical supervision for your profession and state can likely be answered by your state licensing board website. Every state and profession varies greatly in these requirements, so this is the best place to check.

Supervisors, take a peek at our directory! We offer a fantastic space to list your services so those looking for supervision can find you.

Thanks for being here! We appreciate you!

 

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The Power of Being A Supervisor

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The Power of Being a Supervisor

The Power of Being A Supervisor

Hey Supervisor! You have power and if you are reading this blog, then you likely have either been a clinical supervisor or have received supervision from a clinical supervisor and you likely know “They are watching”. Supervisors you have a lot of power. Weird to say out loud, huh?

Supervisor Positional Power

As a supervisor, you have positional power. Positional power is the natural power you receive by being placed in a position above someone and naturally, as a supervisor, your position is placed above that of the supervisee, giving you power.

Supervisor Personal Power

Also, you have personal power, which is the skill and ability to influence others.

The job of a clinical supervisor should not be taken lightly. You are in a position where people are learning from you, watching you, imitating what you do, assuming what you are doing and saying is correct.

There is no way to know who is watching, absorbing, and repeating your actions.

This power can be used for the good or for the bad. You know, superhero or supervillian style.

Good Versus Bad Experiences With Power and Supervisors

Many of us have experiences with good supervisors and many of us have experiences with those that we learned a lot of what-not-to-do from.

I recently heard of a beautiful story, where a clinical supervisor provided 150 of clinical supervison to the trainee. When the hours were complete and the board approved the increase in licensure, the individual was celebrated amongst their peers, recognized at the team meeting, and both the supervisor and supervisee exchanged gratitude toward each other.

I also heard of a story, that wasn’t so beautiful. A story where a clinical supervisor provided the 150 hours of clinical supervision to the trainee and then, prior to the trainee turning in their information to the board to get their licensure increased, the supervisor became upset with the trainee and stated if the trainee sent the hours forward they would contact the board and tell them to decline the trainees licensure increase.

Both of these stories identify how much power you have as a supervisor. These stories show you how important your job is and identify the need for ethical decision making. It shows how much YOU are influencing those around you and identify you are a role model. These stories prove you’re a leader and prove the importance of your job.

Your job is serious, it is important, and has implications. You are training the next generation on morals, ethics, values, therapy, modalities, diagnosis, and power.

Pssst….if you’re one of the amazing supervisors out there and you aren’t yet listed on our directory, what are you waiting for?

Carry on, supervisor.

 

 

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The Benefits Of Consultation

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The Benefits of Consultation

What Are The Benefits of Consultation?

Working as a mental health therapists doesn’t have a guidebook, recipe, or playbook. We are constantly working off of our education, experience, gut feelings, and research. It is without a doubt, a profession that keeps us on our toes. This is why consultation is so important in our field of work. There are so many benefits to consultation.

Consultation in the mental health field, typically falls into two different categories; clinical consultation and business consultation. Clinical consultation isn’t a new phenomenon in our profession, by any means. Many people have engaged in this practice, while others are left wondering what’s so great about it. Let’s break down some of the benefits of  Consultation.

  1. Mental health therapy can feel lonely.

    That’s interesting to say, isn’t it? We are surrounded by people all day. The fact of the matter is, we are typically moving from therapy session to therapy session and not spending time in between decompressing from the information we hear. Finding a consultant to speak through cases helps us to decompress.

  2. Consultation can get help with tricky cases.

    Many people are seeking consultation for specific areas of therapy. For example, if someone is struggling with providing couples therapy (or just needs some new ideas, clarification, or support) they can seek a consultant who specializes in couples therapy.

  3. It provides a second opinion.

    Do you ever have those times you think you did the right thing during session, but you are second guessing it. These are the perfect scenarios to bring up during consultation. You can get a second opinion on how to do things differently next time, or reassurance that another professional agress with your recommendation/response.

  4. It looks good in court.

    For those of us who have had to testify, can we say intimidating?! If/when you have to testify in court, it is really nice to be able to say that you received consultation on a case. This is providing the court with the knowledge that it wasn’t just you that had a specific recommendation, but by receiving consultation on it, there were multiple professionals in agreement. Additionally, it goes to speak to your character that you would be willing to pay for consultation to better yourself as a clinician, when it isn’t a requirement in our field.

  5. Business Doesn’t Always Come Naturally.

    Not all of us are business savy. Some of us struggle with managing the financial aspects of the practice, while others are struggling to manage and supervise other therapists and keep a positive work environment. If you find yourself in this category, a business consultant might be just what you are looking for.

These are just some of the benefits of consultation in the mental health field. No doubt, there are plenty more. Go ahead and take a peek at our consultation directory listing and see who you can find that matches just what you need.

 

 

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