Category Archives: Clinical Supervision

Brown Paper Bag Test in a Psychiatric Hospital?

A racist threat of violence should be met with unequivocal punishment. We must stop that nonsense cold. But here’s a hypothetical: What if the threat comes from a patient at a psychiatric hospital threatening to beat up black staff members? … Continue reading

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What is a freeloader person?

I coach a team (that my child is on) and help to organize team necessities, including team payments. Last year, a child on our team lost a parent and grandparent in quick succession. The family was understandably heartbroken and in … Continue reading

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What are you waiting for?

You know that bottle of wine in your collection? The one that’s “too good” to open for just any occasion? We all have one or two — or many more. They’re special bottles, perhaps procured from a prized winery. Perhaps … Continue reading

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I’m Out of the Office ….

It is June, or what I like to refer to as summer! That means some time away from the office. While many of us dream of going to our happy place, we fret about the return to work and the … Continue reading

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Unsanitary Office Behavior

There is a lady who works in our office who never washes her hands after using the toilet. She comes out of the stall, turns the water on and off quickly so it sounds as if she is washing them. … Continue reading

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