Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Holiday Self Care
What do you do to keep your sanity? What are your holiday traditions? I keep my sanity by not hosting dinners. Yes, my spouse is a chef, but also a person who deserves downtime (so, no FoodNetwork extravaganza or crazy … Continue reading
Personal Questions at the dentist, doctor, and therapist
What is the scariest, craziest jaw dropping thing that has ever happened to you at your provider’s office (dentist, doctor, and therapist)? I truly believe I had one of those moments this week. I was reminded I had an appointment … Continue reading
Holiday Boundaries
“Can I buy a gift for my client?” “Can I accept gifts?” “Can clients and students give each other gifts?” Some clinicians may say NO giving clients gifts, others may say it’s a grey area. My opinion as a clinician … Continue reading
How do I give to charity?
It never fails. Every year some person who means well asks me several questions in regards to gift giving and boundaries. Therefore, for the next five weeks I will address the question and provide my clinical answer. I spent several … Continue reading
Goodbye Negativity and Hello Adjectives – Pages of a Career Journal
“If you are going through hell keep on going” – Winston Churchill “Hmmm, I say that’s debatable, but what I know for sure is no career/ profession should chip away at your spirit, your being, and the beacon of light … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 