Category Archives: Clinical Supervision

Birthday Lies

My twin brother and I exchange gifts on our birthday. In recent years, he’s gotten lazy about it. His presents often seem like last-minute efforts. This year was our 30th birthday, so I expected a little more. But when he … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Notes: Decision Making

My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Notes:3 Functions of Supervision

My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading

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Definition of Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision, like the therapeutic relationship itself, starts with rapport building, establishes the purpose for supervision, and determines when the relationship will be terminated. Supervision is the relationship between supervisor and supervisee in which the responsibility and accountability for the … Continue reading

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Say My Name (Correctly!)

My job responsibilities have grown, and I find myself in more Zoom calls with senior colleagues I’ve never met. A lot of people find my name hard to pronounce, so I make a point to introduce myself clearly when I … Continue reading

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