Category Archives: Clinical Supervision

According to Therapists: Staying With a Therapist Who’s a Bad Fit

Posted on February 22, 2023 by msw blog

You may need to meet with multiple therapists before you find one who feels like a good fit. To that end, staying with a therapist who doesn’t feel right for you is a mistake. “Finding a therapist can feel a … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged boundaries, credentials, dating, discomfort, effectiveness, emotions, experience, expertise, healing, How did you get here, interview, mental health and wellness, rapport, rapport building, social worker, therapeutic, therapist, therapy, wellness | 2 Comments

Worried Parent

Posted on February 18, 2023 by msw blog

You often mention the need to exercise “compassionate detachment,” especially with adult children. I need advice on how to make that shift. There is a saying that being a parent is like having your heart wander around the world without … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged active listening, Adults, advice, children, choices, compassionate detachment, copying skills, experience, love, mental health and wellness, parenting, powerlessness, resilience, resources, self-assessment, worrying | Leave a comment

According to Therapists: Not Understanding the Costs

Posted on February 16, 2023 by msw blog

The cost of therapy varies greatly based on your insurance coverage and your therapist’s financial practices. Be sure to do your research ahead of time so you aren’t hit with a surprise bill. “When you first consult or meet with … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged budget, cost, credentials, emotional development, experience, expertise, finances, financial situation, healing, How did you get here, insurance, mental health and wellness, money, social work, social worker, therapeutic, therapist, therapy | 4 Comments

Found a Good One

Posted on February 7, 2023 by msw blog

“Tell or Not Tell” wondered about disclosing the sexual abuse she had survived as a child to the man she was dating. I had been divorced for five years when I went on a first date with a man I … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged abuse, dating, disclosing, Emotionally distant, Hypervigilant, men, mental health, pattern of behavior, promiscuity, Sexually absent, sexually abused as a child, Sexually compulsive, shame, survivors, therapy, trusts, victims | 5 Comments

Theraphy

Posted on February 5, 2023 by msw blog

It’s so important for you to have [a therapist who can] understand your language and perspective. You don’t want to have to code switch in a room where you’re supposed to be your true, authentic self. -Elyse Fox Positively Purging-I … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged Authentic Self, BIPOC, code switch, communication, Culture, freedom, mental health and wellness, perspective, perspectives, Representation, self expression, social worker, stigma, therapeutic, therapist, therapy | 2 Comments

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