The Quest for Authenticity in a Digital World
As mental health therapists, we know that the human experience is complex and full of contradictions. We also know that authenticity is a core value that underpins our emotional well-being. But in a digital world, where social media is king, authenticity can feel like a rare gem. Everyone is curating their online persona, presenting an […]
“Sometimes We Are Jerks: Julia Louis Dreyfus and Amy Tan’s Unfortunate Therapy Mishaps”
During my run last week, I had the pleasure of listening to Julia Louis Dreyfus and Amy Tan discussing their personal experiences with mental health providers on Julia Louis Dreyfus podcast, “Wiser Than Me.” Interestingly, they shared a similar encounter where their respective therapists fell asleep during their sessions. Although they found humor in the […]
The Importance of Treatment Planning in Mental Health Psychotherapy Sessions: Pros, Cons, and Interesting Facts
“Don’t let treatment planning become a chore. Use it as a creative collaboration to illuminate your client’s path forward.” As an early career mental health therapist, you may sometimes wonder about the real value of creating detailed treatment plans for your clients. Treatment planning can feel tedious or constraining at times. However, having a clear […]
5 Extra Income Ideas for Mental Health Therapists | Clinician Development Collective
Struggling to make ends meet while working in the mental health space? Check out these five extra income ideas that clinicians can do today and start making more money!
Unlocking Your Personal Strengths: How to Make the Most of What You Already Have
Are you feeling stuck in life, uncertain of how to move forward? Do you find it difficult to tap into your personal strengths and lead with them? If so, don’t worry–you’re not alone. Many people struggle to identify the sources of strength within themselves and use those skills to foster growth and fulfilment. The good […]
How to stay connected when I feel disconnected
As a therapist, feeling disconnected in a session is such an uneasy feeling. There is so much guilt, shame, and worry that goes along with missing what your patient said. Our number one job is to listen, right?! Disconnecting in our work happens to all of us at one time or another; however, when it […]
How to Become an Expert Clinician
As a therapist, you want to be the best that you can be for your clients. You want to be able to help them effortlessly, have accurate insight into their needs, and know how to apply interventions and evidence-based treatments at the right moment in the treatment plan. Becoming an expert clinician takes time, effort, […]
The Benefits of Private Clinical Supervision
Research shows, “The results of the quantitative analysis showed that effective clinical supervision was associated with lower burnout and greater staff retention, and effective supervisor was associated with lower burnout and greater job satisfaction. Qualitative findings showed that healthcare professionals believed that adequate clinical supervision could mitigate the risk of burnout, facilitate staff retention, and […]
How DBT Can Help Trauma Treatment
Struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is incredibly challenging. People have described it as, “living in fear,” “feeling trapped and watching everyone else be happy,” “feeling unsafe and on edge.” Living with PTSD is isolating, terrifying, unforgiving, and turbulent. When you are diagnosed with PTSD you may have heard that there are treatments available to you […]
Essential Self-Care
Mental health clinicians are essential during this time of fear, uncertainty, and tragedy. Therapists are in high demand, but in short supply–there are therapists who cannot find a therapist and we are the network! Being in high demand means there are fewer breaks between clients, more crisis interventions, and new patients on wait lists only […]
