As a business owner and human being, I have good days and bad days. So do you. We help our clients, but do we really understand our own struggles? I posted this in my achievebalance.org blog and I modified it …
Put on Pants Today I put on pants. To be fair, I have been wearing ‘pants’ but they have not necessarily been my daytime pants. Fuzzy sleep pants are my sleep-pant preference and they are a joy to put on. …
Telehealth in a Pandemic Transitioning to telehealth from face-to-face sessions isn’t easy. Right now counselors are looking for answers and resources to make it easier for them and seamless for their clients. I have done several Facebook LIVEs in my …
Doing the Tough Things Counseling couples is not the easiest thing, but it is what I love. Even though many interns I’ve had shy away from this modality I make them take on a few anyway. The funny thing is, …
Traveling During a Pandemic As I take out the antiseptic cloth and wipe down my phone, then take another and wipe my hands, I reflect on the last two weeks and how the world has changed. Today is the first …
The Insufficient Intern Supervisees often react negatively to clients because they feel insufficient. “I don’t understand my client’s [poly-amorous lifestyle, choice to have an abortion, sexual orientation, gender] how can I possibly help them?” The insecurity that comes from feeling …
Freelancers work jobs. Entrepreneurs create businesses. When you work an hour and get paid for that hour, it is imperative that you hustle and make sure more hours get filled so you can make more money. Funny thing is, many …
Counselor Supervisors get to be new too! So what is a level 1 supervisor anyway? And what five things do they need to know? Watch and see…. Number 1 How do You Hire? Number 2 Interns Aren’t Weeds …
It’s not ok to let yourself get exhausted over the holidays. Counselors spend days in isolation and then feel lonely or disconnected during the winter party circuit. Even social situations can feel disappointing. Introverts unite! Let’s connect and build your …
Counselor Supervisor Training Courses Did your Counselor Supervisor Training Course prepare you for vicarious liability? Most clinical supervision training courses teach this concept, but they don’t always prepare the new supervisor to mitigate that liability. The following is a reader’s …