Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Parmesan Gratin, with a Side of Appropriate Boundaries
“Rich, creamy, and cheesy potatoes smothered in heavy cream and parmesan goodness are sure to be a hit.” That is the nonchalant statement I made the other night to a young woman who was new to the house. I had … Continue reading
Daily Meditation & Supervision – Pages of a Career Journal
“God, please guide me with supervision, or, rather, the direction to become a licensed social worker. Give me the strength and guidance to deal with the red tape and bullshit to prevail to do your work.” I am sure this … Continue reading
Unsolicited Advice and LICSW the requirements
I enjoy the Dear Amy column. I often find her wit and answers in alignment with my own. After reading this column, I thought about how the most unsolicited professional advice for me came when I informed people about the … Continue reading
Know your financial worth– Pages of a career journal
“I have to find a balance between a business mind and social worker mind. Yesterday, after brainstorming with the director for damn near two hours, they want to try to give the program a go. Why am I not charging … Continue reading
The Entitled Intern – pages of a career journal
“You’ll never know what you’re capable of doing if you’re not given more than you think you can do”- Anonymous “I have not heard back from the clinic about the co-occurring mental health chemical dependency counselor position. Which upsets me, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 