Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Don’t hear what wasn’t said
I heard this quote online: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say.” And it speaks volumes. So many of us distort reality by filling in the blanks with our worst fears. Someone says, “I can’t help you today,” and you hear, “You’re annoying.” … Continue reading
Therapy Lessons: 12 Key Takeaways
Twelve things I’ve learned from both sides of the therapy room: –The Therapist Who Came Undone
Friends
I retired a couple of years ago. I, like many people, I think, have realized that most of my friends and even acquaintances were work-related. My family doesn’t live close. I’ve always been a loner, so this doesn’t normally even bother me. … Continue reading
Concerned
I am not sure what to do about a potentially abused kid. Last night, my 9-year-old son told me about a girl in his class who told him about how her mother treats her. He described verbal abuse, spanking for … Continue reading
changing for a partner
When is it okay to ask a partner to change a behavior to make you happy, and when does it cross a line? My partner and I are discussing this honestly and caringly because we have some differences in how … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 