Tag Archives: therapist

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Associate Research Clinical Therapist

Posted on November 18, 2020 by msw blog

I got asked to become an Associate Research Clinical Therapist by __________ from the _______. She and a woman named __________ from _________ are partners to work on a research project called the _____. The goal is studying ingredients of … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged excerpt, faith, How did you get here, opportunity, Patience, purpose, research therapist, social worker, suicide prevention, therapist | Leave a comment

Therapeutic Notes: Asking Questions

Posted on November 5, 2020 by msw blog

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 →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged agenda, authenticity, Clinical Supervision, communication, conversation, nondirective, open ended questions, questions, social worker, techniques, Therapeutic Notes, therapist, verbal response | Leave a comment

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Expect It!

Posted on October 28, 2020 by msw blog

“We discover who we are not by wrestling with our circumstances, but by listening to God’s guidance. Work clarifies and enhances our purpose. It does not define it. Prayer defines our purpose. Meditation crystalizes it. Stillness shows us how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged balance, boundaries, Circumstances, Direct Practice, education, excerpt, guidance, How did you get here, internship, learning experience, mantra, Meditation, practicum, purpose, social worker, therapist, therapy | 2 Comments

In Texas, People With Mental Illness Find Work Helping Peers

Posted on October 9, 2020 by msw blog

Reading the headline “In Texas, People with Mental Illness Find Work Helping Peers” my mind flashed to Recovery coaches and peer mentors — known in Alcoholics Anonymous as “sponsors”. These individuals have helped those addicted to alcohol or drugs for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged clinical experience, clinical social worker, Community Mental Health, Continuing Education Credits, effective listening, ethics, holistic care, mental health professionals, mental illness, peer mentors, Peer specialists, peer support, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Recovery coaches, sponsors, Texas, therapist | 5 Comments

Therapeutic Notes: When You Have a Bad Therapy Experience

Posted on October 5, 2020 by msw blog

Therapists are all different. In my opinion, the best therapist is one who will let you have input about what you want from them. If they can’t give it to you, they will try to find someone else who can … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged acknowledgement, Bad Experience, boundaries, client issues, Clinical Supervision, communication, emotional development, flexible, Mandated Treatment, mental health and wellness, resistant, safety plan, social worker, Therapeutic Note, therapist, therapy, Validation | Leave a comment

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