In the following post, I cover guidelines 4-6 for working with children in family therapy, as well as what each guideline contributes to the therapeutic process. To read part one of this series, click here.
Read moreChildren in Family Therapy: Family Therapy Series, Part 1
Working with children in family therapy is a challenging and exciting process that elicits therapists' creativity. It also has the potential to generate anxiety and lead us to make decisions out of fear rather than faith in our client families.
This article is the first in a series on working with children in family therapy, during which I'll cover six general guidelines for working with families. You'll learn how to engage every member of the family, stay mindful of your triggers, support children's voices in therapy, and more.
Read more7 Steps for Onboarding a Therapist Into Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervisors are lifelines for therapists. As a newly graduated therapist seeking licensure, my supervisors guided me in theory, practice, self-of-the-therapist matters, and more. I not only felt competent once I received my license, I felt confident.
I decided to become an AAMFT-Approved supervisor, and a supervisor for supervisors, because of the mentoring and valuable direction I received as a supervisee.
I know not all therapists have meaningful experiences in supervision, and many leave the process disoriented. We supervisors, despite having extensive training, also need ongoing support and resources to direct us as we navigate difficult cases and parallel processes with supervisees.
In this post, I cover a brief template for ensuring that you and your supervisee are starting your relationship with collaboration, understanding, and open communication.
Read moreWhat to Do When You've Lost Your Therapist Flow
Dr. Debra Campbell, author of Lovelands, recently visited The Refreshed Therapist Book Club to discuss the story of her book, and to contribute her insights into living life as a psychotherapist. In Lovelands, Dr. Campbell courageously and skillfully shares stories from her life, including how her identities as a woman, wife, mother, and psychologist have influenced and enhanced her work with clients.
In this post, I am including a brief video clip of the interview, during which Dr. Campbell discusses what therapists can do when they find themselves "out of flow" with their work.
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