Heather and I are talking about finding new interests

• New interest brings a lot of growth
• Being a beginner is important, we can get to know a different part of ourselves 
• New interests allows for crossover, new way of doing things

Heather and I want to hear about some of the new things you are learning. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202605/5-mental-health-benefits-of-a-new-interest 

Heather and I are talking about working in little bite size breaks

• Time efficient, effective, easy to get started
• Breaks up the day
• Small changes can make a big difference 

Heather and I want to hear about little breaks you give yourself. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/food-junkie/202605/is-there-any-truth-to-the-exercise-snacking-trend

Heather and I are talking about new ways we are all learning.  

• Using AI without thinking decreases learning
• When AI includes engagement, learning is dramatic increased
• The best application of AI makes you think

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you are applying AI to what you do. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202604/ai-didnt-break-learning-it-removed-the-need-to-try

Heather and I are talking about promoting yourself as a counselor, supervisor.  

• Self promoting can backfire
• What you do is as important as what you say
• Storytelling is magic

Heather and I want to hear your examples of times when you attempted to promote yourself and failed. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimately-connected/202602/the-dating-shopping-list-trap

Heather and I are talking about longevity in counseling.  

• Purpose and relationship are the real metrics
• Mental and physical health matter
• Connection is the key

Heather and I want to hear about the things that have made longevity as a counselor possible for you.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-of-slow/202603/love-life-and-longevity-who-wants-to-be-forever-young

Heather and I are talking about how we handle endings.  

• Endings are less dramatic than we think
• Medicine can manage a lot of the physical distress
• Emotional support can help you find peace
• Grief and guilt can remain

Heather and I want to hear about times you have felt a loss as a counselor or supervisor and what you did to take care of yourself. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-regret-free-life/202602/what-we-get-wrong-about-death

Heather and I are talking about the value of reflection.  

• Looking back can bring new meaning 
• Looking back is integrating new ideas
• Reflection can be derailed by novelty 

Heather and I want to know ways that you are intentional about reflecting. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/code-conscience/202601/the-power-of-returning

Heather and I are talking about challenges leaders face.  

• Overwork
• Avoiding bad apples
• Recovery time

Heather and I would love to hear about some of the common challenges you face. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leading-for-wellness/202601/how-to-overcome-common-leadership-challenges

Heather and I are talking about self regulation and technology.  

• People are persuaded by digital technology 
• Technology and connection can reduce problem behavior
• Greater self regulation reduces problematic technology use

Heather and I want to know ways that you try to be responsible when giving labels.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202508/what-we-know-about-self-regulation-and-technology-among-kids

Heather and I are talking about picking tomatoes and choosing great working environments

• Tricks for choosing can help or confuse
• Tomatoes are designed to look ready, not necessarily taste ready
• Delayed feedback makes it heard to learn from our choices
• AI can mimic your quality cues

Heather and I want to hear about tips you have when choosing a new position. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-hovercraft-full-of-eels/202509/why-you-cant-win-with-a-tomato

Heather and I are talking about struggling to be consistent

• A tool not a test
• Infrastructure
• Frequency of consistency first, volume intensity comes second

Heather and I want to hear about tricks you have that have helped you become more consistent. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202508/6-tips-for-people-who-struggle-with-consistency

Heather and I are talking about supervisees feeling overconfident.  

• Reds flags impact assessment
• Red flags can be taken out of context
• Red flag signal strength confuses assessment

Heather and I would interested to hear about ways that you assess. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/202508/how-overconfidence-leads-to-overlooking-danger

Heather and I are talking about when it is time to break the rules.  

• Adaptive thinking enables innovation 
• Safe spaces and open-ended challenges
• Smart rule breaking solves problems

Heather and I want to know how you leave for your supervisees to break the rules. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-algorithmic-mind/202507/how-to-teach-kids-to-break-the-rules-intelligently

Heather and I are talking about when it is time to intervene.  

• Timing of interventions impact outcome
• Problems can be avoided by being proactive
• Different strategies for different times

Heather and I want to know your thoughts about the timing of interventions. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aligning-for-growth/202508/timing-is-everything-effective-times-to-intervene-when-parenting

Heather and I are talking about self disclosure in counseling and supervision 

• Sharing through technology creates a sense of closeness
• When you stop sharing it can create conflict
• Sharing can create digital drama

Heather and I would interested to hear what you were taught about self disclosure and what self disclosure  looks like in your practice now. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media/202507/why-teens-love-location-sharing

Heather and I are talking about applying Japanese wisdom to counseling and supervision

• Connect with others
• Appreciate the small things
• Intuitive understanding
• Appreciate quiet moments

Heather and I would love to hear about connect

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/202504/japanese-wisdom-for-a-good-life

Heather and I are talking about using storytelling in supervision

• Create meaning
• Find purpose
• Enhances impact
• Meaning plus purpose equals lasting happiness

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-regret-free-life/202505/the-story-you-tell-yourself

Heather and I are talking about interactions with other intelligent lifeforms

• There are intelligent lifeforms all around us
• Contact can be life changing 
• How do we fit new experiences into our practice

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/about-thinking/202505/would-first-contact-with-aliens-melt-our-minds

Heather and I are talking about the effect of cynical attitudes

• Limits creativity and growth
• Blocks meaningful change
• Name the feeling behind cynicism
• Replace cynicism and find stronger ideas, real contribution

Heather and I would love to hear suggestions you have for squashing a cyclical attitude

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202503/why-cynicism-feels-smart-but-can-sabotage-your-success

Heather and I are talking about the relationship between being bored and burnout

• Learning and novelty experiences are necessary 
• Stay in comfort zone or venture out?
• Our brains need exploration and experiences 

Heather and I would love to hear about ways that you are o

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202503/boreout-burnout-when-to-explore-and-when-to-exploit

Heather and I are talking about when we talk to ourselves

• We can problem solve without needing new information
• Increases motivation
• Self affirming

Heather and I want to know about some of the things you talk to yourself about

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/defining-memories/202502/7-benefits-of-talking-to-ourselves-aloud

Heather and I are talking about how we use To-Do Lists

• Constantly thinking about to dos is stressful
• Same stress thinking about to do as doing them
• Shift to done lists, plan to complete

Heather and I would want to hear about how you manage your to do list, making the most effective. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202412/are-your-to-do-lists-torturing-you

Heather and I are talking about complainers

• People are complainers
• This is not endearing
• Complaints can guide positive change

Heather and I would want to hear about a complaint that you turned into magic, and you love the outcome.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist/202501/complaints-can-solve-problems

Heather and I are talking about titles

• Sometimes have been given to us
• Titles can minimize our work
• New titles fit corporate or cultural changes
• We can change this

Heather and I would want to hear what you and the people work with call yourselves.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/abcs-of-child-psychiatry/202501/prescriber-provider-and-other-titles-doctors-despise

Heather and I are talking about throwing in the towel

• Chasing goals
• Giving up is a choice
• Let it Go

Heather and I would want to hear about goals you gave up on and how you celebrated. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202412/winners-do-quit-dare-to-give-up

Heather and I are talking about making the most out of a NO

• Strong emotions reveal values
• Refusing things as they are leads to creativity 
• Refusal moves us to action

Heather and I would love to hear about NOs that you have turned into a win.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-bigger/202412/the-art-of-refusal

Heather and I are talking about beginnings and endings. 

• Set the tone
• Lasting impression
• Beginnings and endings shape the future

Heather and I would love to hear about some of your favorite beginnings and endings.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-journey-of-your-life/202409/bookends-the-power-of-beginnings-and-endings-in-interaction
 

Heather and I are talking about trusting yourself. 

• Trust yourself before others will trust you
• Sincerity, reliability, competence
• You can grow trust in yourself

Heather and I would love to hear about some of ways you help your supervisees learn to trust themselves.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/speak-easy/202410/before-anyone-else-can-trust-you-you-have-to-trust-yourself

Heather and I are talking about the impact of artificial intelligence on counseling. 

• We lose the beauty of human imperfection
• Inconvenience allows space for creativity
• Imperfections and creativity keep us engaged 

Heather and I would love to hear about what keeps you feeling creative and engaged.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202410/the-beauty-of-inconvenience-in-an-age-of-ai
 

Heather and I are talking about feeling like we are running out of time. 

• What is your mindset about time?
• Time is valuable
• Learn to be in the moment

Heather and I would love to hear about ways that you prioritize your time.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202407/a-healthy-relationship-with-time-means-a-fulfilling-life
 

Heather and I are talking about hybrid work and the balance between engagement and productivity. 

• Everyone can shape their experience
• Greater retention and satisfaction 
• We need to overcome bias against  hybrid work

Heather and I would love to hear about adjustments you have made for hybrid work.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intentional-insights/202408/unlocking-employee-happiness-and-engagement-with-hybrid-work

Heather and I are talking about rituals that can turn your life around. 

• Schedule time to tackle the day to day
• Schedule idle time
• Plan for a recap

Heather and I would love to hear about rituals that help you to be your best. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202408/3-monthly-ritual-days-thatll-help-you-turn-your-life-around 

Heather and I are talking about adjusting for the needs of our supervisees. 

• Change how you do things
• Concerns about change
• What benefits might be possible if you changed

Heather and I would love to hear from you about changes that you have considered for your supervisees and how things worked out. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-room-where-it-happens/202405/moving-school-start-times-to-help-teens-get-more-sleep

Heather and I are talking about when pride gets in the way.   

• Overestimation of abilities
• Decreases team work
• Pride makes you play defense

Can you tell Heather and I about when you see pride getting in the way of counseling?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/considerations-of-character/202407/how-does-pride-affect-sports-performance

Heather and I are talking about learning lessons we learn in life transitions.  

• Be more aware of your feelings
• Find your people
• Be kind to yourself

Can you tell Heather and I how you are kind to yourself during transition? 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-of-your-mind/202406/5-life-lessons-for-my-son-before-he-leaves-for-college

Heather and I are talking about how we feel about aging as a supervisor.  

• Ageism is in the eye of beholder
• Internalized messages
• Coping? Self esteem, be healthy, find joy and meaning

Heather and I want to hear about how think about yourself as an aging supervisor. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-search-for-meaning-after-age-50/202406/finding-meaning-in-the-natural-process-of-aging

Heather and I are talking about tempering a tantrum. 

• Distressing
• Focus on behaviors
• Move forward and reflect

Heather and I want to hear about times you have defused a temper tantrum. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forgiving-life/202404/6-ideas-for-tempering-the-tantrums-in-your-partner 

Heather and I are talking about the stress of being in the moment. 

• Expectations
• We gain perspective from imperfect moments
• Expectations get in our way

Heather and I want to hear about how you find balance between being in the moment and being messy. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-big-reframe/202402/how-savor-every-moment-leads-to-unnecessary-parent-stress

Heather and I are talking about our neighbors with a mental health diagnosis. 

• Fear
• Myths
• Missed opportunities

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you noticed stigma effecting your own mental health neighborhood. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-mental-health/202402/are-neighbors-with-mental-health-conditions-welcome

Heather and I are talking about feeling overwhelmed in a helping role

• Feelings are complicated
• Burnout isn’t a final destination
• Plans change

Heather and I want to hear about ways you help yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed in your professional role. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-family-caregiver/202404/caregiving-is-stressful-under-any-circumstance

Heather and I are talking about how we can avoid enabling in supervision. 

• Enabling hinders personal growth
• Supporting doesn’t mean shielding
• Our task is empower independence

Heather and I want to hear about times when you have caught yourself enabling a supervisee. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202402/the-5-pitfalls-of-enabling-adult-children

Heather and I are talking about giving supervisees room to play and grow. 

• Let kids be kids
• Build trust and belief in themselves
• Play is an opportunity 

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you allow your supervisees to grow and be themselves. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/202401/let-kids-have-fun-on-the-sports-field

Heather and I are talking about feeling average. 

• Most people that think they are average
• People call themselves average
• What are the benefits or drawbacks of thinking you are average 

Heather and I want to hear about you support your supervisees to see how they are exceptional. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/202402/why-most-americans-believe-they-are-middle-class

Heather and I are talking about the impact of expectations on learning. 

• Pressure to perform
• Over focus on outcomes
• Managing expectation of others

Heather and I want to hear about how you help your supervisees to manage their expectations. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sport-between-the-ears/202312/how-expectations-can-lead-to-frustration-and-misery-in-sports

Heather and I are talking about getting organized in the new year. 

• Start small
• Buy yourself some space
• Organization includes brain tricks 

Heather and I would love for you to share some of your organization hacks that have helped you. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202312/three-self-help-tricks-for-busy-people

Heather and I are talking about the overuse of labels. 

• Narcissistic personality disorder, all diagnosis is complex
• Labels keep us from seeing people more clearly
• A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

Heather and I want to hear about a time you were given a label that didn’t fit. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-mental-health/202312/lets-stop-calling-each-other-narcissists

Heather and I are talking about finding the chaos that helps us do our best work. 

• Orderly doesn’t equal healthy
• Not too much, not too little…just right
• Take a closer look

Heather and I want to hear about the system of chaos that works best for you. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/embrace-the-unknown/202312/a-healthy-human-mind-has-elements-of-chaos

Heather and I are talking about being aware of differences and similarities in communication styles. 

• Non verbal communication varies between culture 
• Context impacts communication
• Awareness is increasing your sensitivity

Heather and I want to hear about some snafus you have had with communication and how you recovered. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/non-weird-science/202309/unveiling-cross-cultural-communication-styles

Heather and I are talking about how the past can repeat itself. 

• Patterns are hard to break
• Patterns are unconscious
• Patterns can repeat at work

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brothers-sisters-strangers/202309/5-ways-the-sibling-dynamic-reappears-in-adult-relationships

Heather and I are talking about learning from our failures. 

• What do we need to learn
• What we need to learn instead
• What do we need to do about it

Heather and I would love to hear about some of your failures and the lesson you learned from them. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/to-choose-or-not-to-choose/202309/what-exactly-do-we-learn-from-failure

Heather and I are talking about creating clients and supervisees that are motivated and autonomous. 

• Intrinsic and extrinsic  motivators
• Autonomy improves learning
• Money is nice too, but autonomy is still more powerful

Heather and I would love to hear about what motivates you. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-so-curious/202309/play-with-motivation-how-autonomy-and-rewards-boost-learning

Heather and I are talking about passive aggressiveness 

• Induces criticism
• Avoids or ignores
• Sabotages

Heather and I want to know how you have caught passive aggressiveness wreaking havoc on your work place. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202309/21-questions-to-spot-a-passive-agressive-person

Heather and I are talking about working to find balance for ourselves and our supervisees. 

• Sometimes it is difficult prioritizing
• Move towards balance over and over
• Small steps reach the finish line

Heather and I would love to hear your ideas for future episodes and about times when you have felt really out of balance. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202309/finding-balance-in-imbalance

In this episode Heather and I are talking about what a change in weather can do for us.  

• Cinnamon, Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
• Limited Edition
• Nostalgia

Heather and I want to hear about some of your favorite fall time memories or traditions, do you bring these to your counseling and supervision?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-different-kind-of-therapy/202309/the-pumpkin-spice-phenomenon

In this episode Heather and I are talking about practicing authenticity in counseling and supervision.  

• We hide a part of ourselves
• We try to follow the “rules”
• Authenticity means making your own rules and getting what you want

Heather and I are want to hear about how you make your own rules. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/assembly-required/202307/what-does-authenticity-look-like-in-romantic-relationships

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the importance of past counseling experiences.  

• Positive experiences equal more sessions
• Not black and white
• Ask about past experiences

Heather and I are want to hear about how your past experiences in your own therapy have influenced your counseling and supervision. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-future-self/202308/the-connection-between-past-and-future-therapy

In this episode Heather and I are talking about handling anger in supervision.  

• Explore the origins
• Diffusing anger
• The value of anger’s aftermath

Heather and I are want to hear about when you have faced anger in supervision. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/09/disarming-anger/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about bullying in the work place.  

• Bullying causes anxiety, depression, isolation, somatic concerns
• Slow to ask for help
• Taking things personally

Heather and I are want to hear about ways you acknowledge bullying in the workplace. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/working-with-adults-who-bully/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to use short term routines in supervision. 

• Benefit to short term routines
• Flexibility, Creativity in short term routines
• Timeboxing as a solution

Heather and I are want to hear about you use short term routines. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/automatic-you/202307/you-dont-have-to-follow-the-same-routines-forever

In this episode Heather and I are talking about what it means to practice as a counselor. 

• Practice can be boring
• Practice is a life skill
• Practicing something new can feel weird

Heather and I are want to hear about ways that you are intentional about practicing. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201909/explaining-to-adolescents-the-power-of-practice

In this episode Heather and I are talking about problems with reference checks. 

• Gender bias
• Golden rule
• Does this apply?

Heather and I are want to hear about what you think about using reference checks. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethically-speaking/202306/traditional-reference-checks-are-plagued-with-bias

In this episode Heather and I are talking about marrying diagnosis and social justice. 

• Historical bias - hysteria
• Conceptualization - what do you ask?
• Integrating social justice and diagnosis - what steps do you take?

Heather and I are want to hear about ways that you incorporate social justice and diagnosis. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/conceptualizing-diagnosis-through-a-social-justice-lens/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the gap in mental health services

• Limited resources
• Mental health providers don’t make enough money
• We quit
• Increase in need
• We are old

Heather and I are want to hear about you can impacted the gap in mental health services. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/a-closer-look-at-the-mental-health-provider-shortage/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the illusion of control within counseling and supervision. 

• Having a plan that is too specific
• Wanting to control other people
• Embrace spontaneity

Heather and I are want to hear about times when you have embraced spontaneity. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-pipe-dreams-and-platitudes/202304/the-illusion-of-control 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about burnout v compassion fatigue. 

• Burnout - anger frustration negativity withdrawal fatigue cycnicism 
• Compassion fatigue - avoidance addiction detachment sadness grief lack of intimacy 
• How to prevent burnout
• How to prevent compassion fatigue

Heather and I are want to hear your episode suggestions for the podcast.

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/04/recognizing-burnout-and-compassion-fatigue-among-counselors/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about counselors and social justice. 

• What is social justice
• Where is the line
• How can counselors challenge the way they look at social justice

Heather and I are want to hear about how you navigate between being a counselor and advocate. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/the-power-of-counselor-advocacy/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about transitioning into private practice. 

• Think about where you are at
• Marketing
• How will you make money

Heather and I are want to hear about your experience transitioning into private practice. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/voice-of-experience-transition-to-private-practice/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about counselors in the court room. 

• What does an expert witness do?
• Whose side are you on anyway?
• How do you prepare?

Heather and I are want to hear about advice you give to someone appearing in court for the first time. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatrys-think-tank/202303/psychiatrists-in-the-courtroom

In this episode Heather and I are talking about experiential supervision. 

• Find the right fit
• Multi-sensory experience
• Incorporating sensory elements

Heather and I are want to hear about experiences you have incorporated into supervision. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/02/the-benefits-of-a-multisensory-experience-in-therapy/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about losing the human touch in counseling. 

• Value making a connection
• Each person is unique
• Find your own balance

Heather and I are want to hear about unique things you do to connect.

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/02/the-loss-of-our-humanness/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about quiet quitting in mental health. 

• Who is doing it
• Work boundaries
• How to make a change

Heather and I are want to hear about how you have supported your supervisees that feel like quiet quitting. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/01/what-quiet-quitting-says-about-workplace-mental-health/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about group supervision. 

• Positive social relationships increase functioning
• Isolation hinders growth 
• Quality over quantity 

Heather and I are want to hear about questions you have related to group supervision. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/origins-of-health/202302/how-do-your-family-and-friends-affect-your-health 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about finding your purpose

• Connect with your values
• How to make impact quick
• Finding meaning

Heather and I are want to hear about how you found your purpose. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202301/5-ways-to-find-your-purpose

In this episode Heather and I are talking about building professionalism in supervisees

• Little life experience
• Accommodations
• Impact of telehealth
• Personalization

Heather and I are want to hear about difficulty you have had helping supervisees learn professionalism. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/navigating-the-new-workplace/202301/5-reasons-why-employees-struggle-with-professionalism

In this episode Heather and I are talking about addressing resistance

• Conscious
• Stubborn
• Unconscious 

Heather and I are want to hear about times you have felt resistant. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/12/confronting-client-resistance/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about taking self care in supervision. 

• Complete self care assessment
• Create self care plan
• Commit to the plan
• Check in

Heather and I are want to hear about your plans for self care in the new year.

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/12/4-steps-to-refresh-recharge-and-reconnect/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about challenges in intraprofessional relationships counselors and supervisors face at work

• Success is collective
• Boundaries are everything
• Not all defensiveness is bad

Heather and I are want to hear about your collective success and topic suggestions. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/10/learning-to-be-fierce-in-the-face-of-intraprofessional-challenges/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about active learning strategies for supervision. 

• Project based learning
• Shadowing
• Volunteering
• Curiosity Conversations

Heather and I are want to hear about some of your favorite get up and move ways to learn. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-awesome-career/202211/experiential-learning-grown-ups

In this episode Heather and I are talking about feeling accomplished as a counselor or supervisor

• No amount of achievements bring happiness
• There is no formula for happiness
• Happiness is about your priorities 

Heather and I are want to hear about your counseling accomplishments that make jump out of bed.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shrink-mindset/202209/when-are-you-finally-good-enough

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how our pets sometimes teach us new things about our supervisees and clients. 

• Keep learning
• Create rewards
• Do things are enjoyable, play

Heather and I are want to hear about lessons you have learned from your pets.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fellow-creatures/202209/3-things-dog-and-cat-guardians-get-right

In this episode Heather and I are WIMF, Women’s Inclusion Mentorship Framework. 

• Relational-cultural focus
• Quality matches
• Have a plan

Heather and I are want to hear about how you lift up strong women in the mental health field.

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/08/counseling-connoisseur-fostering-female-mentorship-in-counseling/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about grief in counseling. 

• Wondering Why
• Working through loss
• Quelling negative thoughts

Heather and I are want to hear about how you handle loss in your practice.

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/08/counseling-a-broken-heart/ 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about intimacy and supervision. 

• Sex!
• Asking for intimacy
• Feeling isolated

Heather and I are want to hear about how you create connectedness in supervision.

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/08/voice-of-experience-the-search-for-intimacy/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about balancing our identity as helpers with the systems we live in. 

• Compromising our identities 
• Compromising for different roles
• Compromising values

Heather and I are want to hear about how you handle a supervisee that has a hard time trusting. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/08/compromising-care-an-occupational-hazard-for-counseling-leaders/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about working from home. 

• Work from home has lead to a revolution
• Work from home creates work life balance
• What now?

Heather and I are want to hear what you think working from home has changed for the people around you. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-the-manager/202207/more-employees-are-working-home-because-they-it

In this episode Heather and I are talking about bad behavior. 

• Acting out is communicating nonverbally
• It is important to transform actions into words
• What do you do when this doesn’t work

Heather and I are want to hear about how you are addressing supervisees with bad behavior. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-after-50/202206/what-is-acting-out

In this episode Heather and I are talking about behind the scenes supervision. 

• It really is training
• No time off
• Be prepared to be called out

Heather and I are want to hear about how you are addressing tough topics in supervision. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/06/behind-the-scenes-with-a-counselor-in-training/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about building trust in supervision. 

• Validate
• Judgement
• Check yourself 

Heather and I are want to hear about how you handle a supervisee that has a hard time trusting. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/06/building-trust-with-reluctant-clients/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the importance of a relationship in supervision. 

• Relationships are not effortless
• Invest in your supervision relationship
• All relationships are different, sometimes they change and sometimes they end. 

Heather and I are want to hear about your supervision relationship ups and downs.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-the-generations/202202/8-destructive-myths-about-friendship

In this episode Heather and I are talking about tough topics like sex in supervision. 

• Educate yourself
• Know yourself
• Have boundaries

Heather and I are want to hear about how you are addressing tough topics in supervision. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/05/sex-positive-counseling/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about handling difficult relationships in supervision. 

• Direct Communication
• Identify Motivation
• Intentional Decision Making

Heather and I are want to hear about how you handle challenging relationships.  

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/05/mental-gymnastics-navigating-challenging-relationships/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about value of group feedback. 

• Ask for feedback
• Getting feedback
• Implementing feedback

Heather and I are want to hear about how you give and get feedback in supervision.  

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/05/how-to-elicit-and-implement-group-feedback/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the power of countertransference. 

• Recognize it
• Manage it
• Take it to supervision

Heather and I are want to hear about how you talk to supervisees about countertransference.  

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/05/getting-triggered-as-a-counselor/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about decluttering our counseling practice. 

• There is a lot of junk out there
• We like shiny things
• Decluttering makes you more efficient

Heather and I are want to hear about how you are prioritizing in your practice.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/natural-order/202202/why-decluttering-is-hard

In this episode Heather and I are talking about rewriting your work story. 

• Automatic thoughts
• Distortions
• Challenge thoughts
• Rewrite your story

Heather and I are want to hear about your you are ready to rewrite.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/navigating-the-new-workplace/202202/rewriting-your-internal-dialogue-work

In this episode Heather and I are talking about different models of supervision. 

• Developmental
• Integrated
• Orientation Specific

Heather and I are curious about how you are incorporating a model of supervision into your supervision.

Leddick, G. (1994). Models of Clinical Supervision. (EDO-CG-94-08). ERIC. https://www.counseling.org/resources/library/eric%20digests/94-08.pdf 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about staying sharp after school. 

• Trust fall
• Termites
• Keeping your eyes on the prize

Heather and I want to hear about how you think supervision is such an important part of counseling. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/02/voice-of-experience-a-frightening-truth-in-the-profession/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about decluttering our lives and our counseling practices. 

• Information overload is distracting us from our purpose
• Information pulls at our heartstrings
• You are at your best with fewer distractions. 

Heather and I want to hear about times you have felt overwhelmed with the amount of information you get everyday. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/natural-order/202202/why-decluttering-is-hard

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the No Surprises Act. 

• Balanced Billing
• Good Faith Estimate
• Continuity of care and provider directors

Heather and I want to hear about how you are adjusting to the No Surprises Act. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/01/what-the-no-surprises-act-means-for-counselors/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about landing the perfect position

• Google
• Making connection
• Seeing results

Heather and I want to hear about how you landed the dream position. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/01/how-to-land-an-internship-youre-excited-about-in-48-hours-or-less/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about being focused in supervision

• Distraction is driven by discomfort
• Turn things into a game
• Everything can be interesting or novel

Heather and I want to hear about your remedies for feeling distracted in supervision. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/automatic-you/202201/how-be-less-distracted

In this episode Heather and I are talking about having a game plan for supervision. 

• The plan is important
• Supervisee driven
• Documentation: love hate
• Their world view/your world view

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you game plan supervision. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2021/09/assessment-diagnosis-and-treatment-planning-a-map-for-the-journey-ahead/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about ending supervision.  

• Supervision ends
• Sometimes someone decides to end supervision

Heather and I want to hear about how you end supervision. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-the-generations/202201/8-ways-friendships-fall-apart

In this episode Heather and I are talking about overcoming imposter syndrome in supervision. 

• Feelings of belonging can be nurtured 
• Competencies, opportunities, motivations, perceptions
• Connectedness leads to belongingness and meaning

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you feel like part of the mental health community. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/202112/how-feel-more-belonging?amp

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how we connect with clients. 

• Email or text?
• Confirmation calls?
• Google?

Heather and I want to hear about how you have made these decisions for yourself. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2021/10/voice-of-experience-a-not-so-simple-question/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about feeling like an imposter

• Imposter syndrom
• Gender differences
• Feeling apart - connection

Heather and I want to hear about times when you felt like an imposter. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-we-think-about-success/202110/overdue-rethink-the-impostor-phenomenon

In this episode Heather and I are talking about feeling disconnected

• Disconnection and burnout, which comes first the chicken or the egg
• Get connected, creative, and wonder
• A little goes a long way

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you reconnect. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tracking-wonder/202109/feeling-disconnected-work-reconnect-wonder

In this episode Heather and I are talking about self-gaslighting.  

• Gaslighting leads to self gaslighting
• Gaslighting leads to questioning everything
• Stop gaslighting by changing how you see the past

Heather and I want to hear about times when you question yourself as a supervisor. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-sobriety/202109/what-is-self-gaslighting

In this episode Heather and I are talking about why people love puzzles 

• Curiosity
• Concentration
• Play

Heather and I want to hear about fun you have with puzzles.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202009/curiosity-cubed

In this episode Heather and I are talking about break ups

• Know when to break up
• Follow through
• Accept it
• Don’t delay

Heather and I want to hear how you handle a break up, or saying goodbye to a client or supervise. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/assembly-required/202109/4-keys-successful-breakup

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the impact of other people on our mental health. 

• The Whole Picture
• Fostering Understanding
• Rewriting Unhealthy Patterns

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you navigate the impact other people can have on your mental health.  

https://ct.counseling.org/2021/06/when-the-behavior-of-others-negatively-affects-clients-mental-health/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the effect of touch in counseling and supervision. 

• Touch is a basic need
• Lack of touch has a big impact
• Getting touchy

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you include or don’t include touch in sessions.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyone-top/202108/the-emotional-and-psychological-importance-human-touch

In this episode Heather and I are talking lessons we can learn from the 2020 Olympics. 

• Success and mental health go together
• Pressure happens to everyone
• Mental wellness has a compounding effect
• Health is multidimensional 

Heather and I want to hear about what you have enjoyed and learned from the 2020 Olympics. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202107/5-mental-health-lessons-we-can-learn-simone-biles

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the therapeutic benefits of being outside. 

• Physical
• Cognitive, social
• Tenalach

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you enjoy the outdoors on your own or with clients. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/healthy-brain-happy-life/202107/why-our-brains-need-the-outdoors

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the reenergizing this summer. 

• Productivity 
• Creativity
• Avoiding

Heather and I want to hear about how you plan to spend your summer. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychological-pundit/202106/why-you-should-plan-do-nothing-summer

In this episode Heather and I are talking about reassuring someone with anxiety. 

• Fishing for reassurance
• Validation is the short term fix
• Validation v reassurance

Heather and I want to hear about how offering reassurance plays a role in your supervision.  Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

Zucker, B. (2021) Help an Anxious Loved One Break the Reassurance Cycle https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liberate-yourself/202105/help-anxious-loved-one-break-the-reassurance-cycle 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the ideal supervisee. 

• Tradition v innovation
• What is diligence
• Ideal supervisee

Heather and I want to hear about what your ideal supervised is. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

Bergland, C. (2021) Is Diligence More Important For Students Than Intelligence? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202105/is-diligence-more-important-students-intelligence

In this episode Heather and I are talking about starting a career in counseling during COVID. 

• Adjust your plan
• Growing pains
• Ramping up
• Finding your place

Heather and I want to hear about how your counseling career has been effected by COVID. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

Phillips, L. (2021) Starting A Counseling Career In the Time of COVID https://ct.counseling.org/2021/03/starting-a-counseling-career-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

In this episode Heather and I are talking burnout. 

Rinse Wash and Repeat

Carrying a Heavy Load

People Places and Things

Heather and I want to hear about how you manage burnout for yourself and supervisees. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Betchen, S. (2021) Why Some Therapists Are So Tired https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/magnetic-partners/202104/why-some-therapists-are-so-tired 

In this episode Heather and I are our relationships before and after COVID. 

Taking stock 

Pruning relationships

What we value in relationships

Heather and I want to hear about how your relationships have been effected by COVID. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Adams, J. (2021) Which Relationships Survived the Pandemic and Which Didn’t https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-the-lines/202104/which-relationships-survived-the-pandemic-and-which-didnt 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about being part of a multidisciplinary team. 

• Great teams
• Teams that lost the game
• How do we make team players

Heather and I want to hear about your experiences being on a multidisciplinary team. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Schmidt, J. (2021) Incorporating interprofessional education and practice in counselor development https://ct.counseling.org/2021/04/incorporating-interprofessional-education-and-practice-in-counselor-development/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about literature and counseling. 

• What is on your bookshelf?
• Your reference list
• Building your supervisees’ bookshelf

Heather and I want to hear about your favorite book. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

Bond, J. (2021) Loving what you sting: In literature and in therapy, https://ct.counseling.org/2021/03/loving-what-may-sting-in-literature-and-in-therapy/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about getting creative in supervision. 

1. Walk the walk
2. Movie date
3. Choose your own adventure
4. Eat it up

Heather and I want to hear about ways that you have been creative in supervision. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Bray, B. (2012). Counseling Outside The Box,  https://ct.counseling.org/2021/02/counseling-outside-the-box/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about when people ask therapists for information.

1.  The Court
2. Other Professionals
3. People You Know

Heather and I want to hear about requests for information that you have had. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Moffat, G. (2021). Voice of Experience: Managing Requests for Client Information, https://ct.counseling.org/2021/02/voice-of-experience-managing-requests-for-client-information/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about common regrets that counselors have. 

1. Be yourself
2. Don’t work so hard
3. Express yourself
4. Stay in touch with friends
5. Dont worry be happy

Heather and I want to hear about feelings of regret that you or your supervisees have experienced. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Shallcross, L. (2012). Exploring class privilege in counselor education https://ct.counseling.org/2021/03/five-regrets-of-the-counselor/ 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about disparities in counselor education by looking at different forms of capital impacting counselors. 

1. Economic capital
2. Social capital
3. Cultural capital
4. How to address this

Heather and I want to hear about places that you see disparity in counselor education. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Shallcross, L. (2012). Exploring class privilege in counselor education https://ct.counseling.org/2021/02/exploring-class-privilege-in-counselor-education/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the maintaining trust as a supervisor. 

1. Fundamental trust
2. Authority trust
3. Physical trust
4. Emotional trust

Heather and I want to hear about how you build trust in supervision. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Moffatt, G. (2021). Voice of Experience: Violations of trust https://ct.counseling.org/2021/01/voice-of-experience-violations-of-trust/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about when supervision feels out of control. 

1. Fear of vulnerability

2. Fear of Not Being Able to Forgive Yourself

3. Fear of Rejection

4. The Fear of Being Wrong

Heather and I want to hear about when you have noticed control being an important part of supervision. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Rutherford, M. (2021). Ten Fears You Choose to Face When You Give Up Control https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perfectly-hidden-depression/202101/ten-fears-you-choose-face-when-you-give-control

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the benefits of daydreaming as a supervisor. 

1. Problem solving
2. Motivation
3. Stress reduction
4. Empathy
5. Feeling connected to people

Heather and I want to hear about the benefits you get out of day dreaming. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Soeiro, L. (2021). 5 Reason You Should Never Stop Daydreaming https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/202101/5-reasons-you-should-never-stop-daydreaming

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the future of counseling and supervision.

1. Technology and counseling
2. Universal landscape of counseling

Heather and I want to hear about what you expect to see in counseling and supervison. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.

Shallcross, L. (2012). What the future holds for the counseling profession
https://ct.counseling.org/2012/03/what-the-future-holds-for-the-counseling-profession/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about ending supervision using activities.

1.      Reasons to end supervision

2.      How supervisors process the end

3.      Supervision bloopers

4.      Supervision highlight reel

Heather and I want to hear about ways you ended supervision in the past. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Simon, R. (2020). Ending Therapy: The Importance of Planned Termination https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/128/ending-therapy-the-importance-of-planned-termination

In this episode Heather and I are talking about addressing grief related to COVID-19 in supervision.

1.      Traditional grief

2.      Ambiguous grief

3.      Original grief

Heather and I want to hear about how you have been experiencing grief. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Caudle, S. (2020). Grief and the COVID-19 Pandemic https://ct.counseling.org/2020/12/grief-and-the-covid-19-pandemic/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about burnout as a supervisor. 

1.      Taking on the emotions of your supervisee

2.      Escaping

3.      Healthy routines are slipping

4.      Not finding the fun

Heather and I want to hear about how you are impacted by burnout. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Stoycheva, V. (2020). 4 Signs of Burnout as a (Mental) Health Professional https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-everyday-unconscious/202012/4-signs-burnout-mental-health-professional?amp

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how you plan to make the most of your holidays.

1.      Give gifts from the heart

2.      Reach out

3.      Be playful

4.      Get to know each other better

Heather and I want to hear about your holiday plans. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Weil. Z. (2020). 6 Ways to Make Your Pandemic Holiday Joyful and Meaningful https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/becoming-solutionary/202012/6-ways-make-your-pandemic-holiday-joyful-and-meaningful

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to take care of ourselves.

1.      Define Wellness

2.      Leverage strengths

3.      Consider the whole person

4.      Look for next steps

Heather and I want to hear about some of the ways you take care of yourself. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Travers, M. (2020). Wellness, getting beyond the buzzword https://ct.counseling.org/2020/11/wellness-getting-beyond-the-buzzword/

In this episode Heather and I are talking how we can live in the idea of Black mental health matters. 

1.      Context matters

2.      Self-awareness and honesty around bias

3.      Finding voice and value

4.      Less talk more action                                                  

Heather and I want to know how you are focusing on Black mental health. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Phillips, L. (2020). Black Mental Health Matters. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/07/black-mental-health-matters/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to protect important work relationships. 

1.      Don’t compete

2.      Don’t go on a fact-finding mission

3.      Don’t shy away from radical change

4.      Remember what works                                               

Heather and I want to hear about some of your important work relationships. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Travers, M. (2020). 4 Ways to Mend A Wounded Relationship. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202010/4-ways-mend-wounded-relationship

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to find your perfect partner in practice. 

1.      Meet a lot of people

2.      Know yourself

3.      Ask questions

4.      Ask if your beliefs match yours                                                                      

Heather and I want to hear about how you found your business partner. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Gilbert, C. (2020). 10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Love. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/heal-the-mind-heal-the-body/202010/10-tips-finding-the-perfect-love

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to work with internalized racism. 

1.      Increased awareness means feeling guilt and shame

2.      Unburdening parts (inner subpersonalities)

3.      Legacy burdens

4.      Self-led action                                                 

Heather and I want to hear about your work is impacted by internalized racism. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Schwartz, R. (2020). Working with Internalized Racism. Psychotherapy Networker. https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2490/working-with-internalized-racism/cf2487e2-1fc0-4238-b567-7b8d48032005/OIM

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to stop living for the weekend. 

1.      Clarity

2.      Fuel

3.      Get involved                                                   

Heather and I want to hear how you enjoy every day as a manager. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Gilbert, C. (2020). Stop managing for the weekend. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/higher-level/202010/stop-managing-the-weekend

In this episode Heather and I are talking confabulation in counseling and supervision. 

1.      What is confabulation?

2.      What is not confabulation?

3.      What to do when confabulation enters supervision or counseling?

4.      What next?                                                                              

Heather and I want to hear about your experiences with confabulation. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Brown, J., Carter, M. (2020). A beginner’s guide to client confabulation. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/09/a-beginners-guide-to-client-confabulation/

In this episode Heather and I talking about having self-compassion, including: 

1.      Regulating mind and body

2.      Creating emotional boundaries

3.      Self compassion

4.      Self regulating in session

Heather and I want to hear how you and your supervisees are feeling self-compassionate lately. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Phillips, L. (2020). Grappling with compassion fatigue. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/08/grappling-with-compassion-fatigue/

In this episode Heather and I are talking pieces of advice from seasoned counselors

1.      Be Open to Not Knowing                                                                   

2.      Walk Your Own Path

3.      Don’t Apologize for Your Boundaries

4.      Specialize

Heather and I want to hear your tips for new counselors. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Lessons From The Masters. Psychotherapy Networker. (2020) https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/1813/lessons-from-the-masters 

In this episode Heather and I talking about being a leader and a supervisor

1.      Special project

2.      Mentor someone

3.      Speak up

4.      Volunteer

Heather and I want to hear about your skills as a leader. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Riggio, R. (2020). What Is Everyday Leadership and Why Does It Matter? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/202009/what-is-everyday-leadership-and-why-does-it-matter

In this episode Heather and I are talking about marketing yourself, and helping supervisees market for themselves. 

1.      Marketing fails

2.      Marketing that worked

3.      How to help supervisees

4.      Marketing through COVID 

Heather and I want to hear your marketing tips and how you help your supervisees. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/platonic-love/202009/the-science-networking

In this episode Heather and I discuss the changing face of counseling and the use of technology. 

1.      Technology blunders

2.      Adjustments you make that you didn’t want to make

3.      What adjustments do supervisors and supervisees make

4.      How do you pump yourself up for this

Heather and I would love to hear about how you think the pandemic is impacting the experience your supervisees are having. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Bray, B. (2020). United in Uncertainty. Counseling Today. https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2456/united-in-uncertainty

In this episode Heather and I discuss beginning a career as a counselor during a pandemic. 

1.      Acknowledge loss

2.      Be flexible

3.      Stay sharp

4.      Look at the big picture

Heather and I would love to hear about how you think the pandemic is impacting the experience your supervisees are having. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Bray, B. (2020). Starting post-college life in a pandemic. Counseling Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/202007/7-signs-gaslighting-the-workplace

Continuing last week’s theme, this week get to know one of the cohosts of Supervision With A Vision, Sara. She is talking about becoming a counselor, choosing a grad school, and her favorite creature comforts. 

Heather and I would love to get to know you better. Drop us a line and tell us something about you. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Kottman, T., Meany-Walen, K. (2016). Partners in Play.  American Counseling Association. 

Today we are doing something a little different, we are letting you get to Heather, one of the cohosts of Supervision With A Vision. Heather is talking about becoming a counselor, places she loves, and her office. 

Heather and I would love to get to know you better. Drop us a line and tell us something about you. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Bryson, T., Siegel, D. (2012). The Whole Brain Child.  Robinson. 

In this episode Heather and I discussing important components of coping as a counselor. 

1.      Attention

2.      Awareness

3.      Kind Intention

Heather and I would love to hear about how you have been coping lately. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Siegel, D. (2020). The Health Mind Platter. Psychotherapy Networker. https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2454/the-healthy-mind-platter

In this episode Heather and I are discussing how gaslighting can affect a counselor’s work environment. 

1.      Reinforces group think

2.      Damages professional reputations

3.      Ignores positives

4.      Entrenches people in negative relationships

Heather and I want to hear about how you think gaslighting can impact counselors. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Preston, N. (2020). 7 Signs of Gaslighting at the Workplace. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/202007/7-signs-gaslighting-the-workplace

In this episode Heather and I discuss mentors to counselors and how we have been impacted by our mentors. 

1.      The new life change mentor

2.      The short term guide

3.      The career planning mentor

4.      What type of mentors have we served as

Heather and I would love to hear about mentors that have made an impression on you. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Roth, N. (2020). The 3 Career Mentors that Everyone Should Have. Muse. https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-3-career-mentors-everyone-should-have

In this episode Heather and I are discussing how counselors as frontline responders take care of themselves. 

1.      Stop and check in

2.      Understand your needs

3.      What are your resources

4.      Hold on to encouragement and hope

Heather and I would love to hear about how you and your supervisees are taking care of yourselves. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Aten, J. (2020). 4 Tips for Frontline Responders to Stay Grounded. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-resilience/202007/4-tips-frontline-responders-stay-grounded

In this episode Heather and I are discussing when supervision feels good and when it doesn’t. 

1.      What happens early in training shapes our career

2.      Parallel process

3.      Building emotional intelligence

4.      Holding space

Heather and I would love to hear about times when supervision has been so good and when it felt like it missed the mark. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Osherson, S. (2019). Why Good Supervision in Psychotherapy Matters. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/listen/201905/why-good-supervision-in-psychotherapy-matters

In this episode Heather and I are discussing giving and getting feedback in supervision and activities we use in supervision when giving feedback. 

1.      Know that you are not perfect

2.      Assess your motivation

3.      Build a culture with care and candor

4.      5:1 positive interaction ratio

Heather and I would love to hear about activities you use with supervisees to give and get feedback. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Clavien, J. (2017). Enough of the shit sandwich! How to do feedback better. Medium. https://medium.com/@clavien/enough-of-the-shit-sandwich-how-to-do-feedback-better-985350eb958

In this episode Heather and I are discussing self-disclosure in counseling and supervision. 

1.      What did we learn about self-disclosure and how do we guide supervisees around self-disclosure?

2.      Intra-therapy

3.      Extra-therapy

4.      What are sometimes you have disclosed during supervision or counseling?

Heather and I would love to hear about how you discuss self-disclosure with supervisees. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Heam, B. (2020). Counselor considerations for disclosing LGBTQ+ identity. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/06/counselor-considerations-for-disclosing-lgbtq-identity/

In this episode Heather and I discussing feeling confident as a clinician

1.      Our confidence

2.      Supervisees’ confidence

3.      Giving feedback

4.      Asking for feedback

Heather and I would love to hear about a time when you have felt confident as a supervisor or counselor. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. 

Grodzki, L. (2020). The path to clinical confidence. Psychotherapy Networker. https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2439/the-path-to-clinical-confidence

In this episode Heather and I discuss having radical compassion when we are feeling high levels of stress

1.      How are you receiving or giving radical compassion?

2.      Reaching out and connecting

3.      Helping others

4.      Celebrating goodness

How are you receiving and giving radical compassion lately? Please let us know what you think and leave a review.

Brach, T. (2020). Radical Compassion in Challenging Times. Psychotherapy Networker. https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2449/radical-compassion-in-challenging-times

In this episode Heather and I discuss anti-racism and counseling and supervision

1. What do we notice when working with clients of color versus clients that are white?

2. In what ways do we need to challenge ourselves?

3. How does feeling marginalized or not impact counseling and supervision?

4. What do we need from other professionals in order to grow and challenge ourselves?
  
 What are you considering when having clients in your office? Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
  

Bryant-Davis, T. (2020). Moving from Cultural Competence to Anti-Racism. National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. https://www.nicabm.com/moving-from-cultural-competence-to-antiracism/

Hutchison, C. (2020). How do White Female Therapist Address Racism? PSYCHED. http://www.psychedinsanfrancisco.com/white-female-therapists-address-racism/

In this episode Heather and I discuss our changing perspectives of telemental health:

1. How we thought about telehealth prior to the pandemic

2. How we are thinking about telehealth now

3. How we think supervision is impacted by telehealth

4. What supervision will look like for us now
 
 What has been the best and toughest part of supervision using telehealth for you? Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
 Gottlieb, L. (2020). The surprising intimacy of online therapy sessions during the pandemic. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/18/surprising-intimacy-online-therapy-sessions-during-pandemic/?arc404=true

In this episode Heather and I discuss factors involved in returning to in-person sessions:

1. Is an in-person session necessary?

2. What are the physical and mental health risks involved?

3. Establishing new rules

4. Reducing risk
 
 What are you considering when having clients in your office? Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
 Galiette, C, JD, C, Wright V, Higuchi, S, Bufka, L. (2020). COVID-19: When is it OK to resume in-person services? American Psychological Association Services Inc. https://www.apaservices.org/practice/news/in-person-services-covid-19

In this episode we talk about:

1. What is supervision?
2. What is counseling?
3. When is a time a supervisor might recommend counseling?
4. How does this conversation go?

Heather and I would love to know how you are handling situations when your supervisees might need counseling.

Bratton, S., Stewart, A. (2019) Express Yourself! Using Experiential Approaches with Play Therapist in Trauma Informed Supervision. Play Therapy. 14(4), 4-8. 

In this episode Heather and I discuss the role of supervisors :

1. Monitoring supervisees

2. Gatekeeping

3. Oversight of supervisee’s clients 

4. Supporting skill development
 
 What do you think is the toughest role to play as a supervisor? Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
 Ratcliff, C. (2019). Creating a Sounding Board that Resonates Beyond the Basics. Play Therapy. http://www.modernpubsonline.com/Play-Therapy/PlayTherapyDec2019/html/index.html?page=20

In this episode Heather and I discuss social justice and supervision :

1. Our experiences with social justice in counseling

2. Be involved

3. Share your experience 

4. Know your lens
 
 Heather and I want to know about your experiences of social justice in counseling. Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
 Takakjy, D. (2020). The counselor’s role in community outreach and resiliency building. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/04/the-counselors-role-in-community-outreach-and-resiliency-building/

In this episode Heather and I discuss when supervisees:

1. Want to know what to do

2. Are afraid of making mistakes

3. Try to avoid being vulnerable 

4. Learn how to recover with grace
 
 Heather and I want to know what you have learned from your mistakes. Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
 Phillips, L. (2020). Bouncing back from “failure” as a counselor. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/03/bouncing-back-from-failure-as-a-counselor/

In this episode we discuss how important it is for supervisees to:

1. Enjoy the process

2. Continue learning

3. Be flexible

4. Find support

5. Know and take care of themselves
 
Heather and I would like to know what tips you have for supervisees to help them have long happy careers as counselors. Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
Bray, B. (2020). Marathon vs. Sprint: Building a Sustainable Career As A Professional Counselor. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/03/marathon-vs-sprint-building-a-sustainable-career-as-a-professional-counselor/

Ronnestad, M. H., Skovholt, T. M. (2012) The Developing Practioner: Growth and Stagnation of Therapists and Counselors. Routledge. 

In this episode we discuss how important it is for supervisees to:

1. Know where you are getting your information from

2. Know the climate

3. Stay in their lane

4. Know how to give your audience the sound byte they need
 
Heather and I would want to know what you think about this article. Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
 Scheeringa, M. (2020). Is Play Therapy Appropriate For Children With PTSD? Psychology Today.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stress-relief/202004/is-play-therapy-appropriate-children-ptsd

In this episode we discuss:

1. How we use our intuition

2. How intuition impacts counseling and supervision

3. Gaining insight by using our intuition

4. How we work with supervisees to understand intuition and insight
 
  Heather and I would love hear about times when you intuition was an important part of your supervision. Please let us know what you think and leave a review.
 
  Hudson, M. (2020). 8 Truths About Intuition. Psychology Today.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201912/8-truths-about-intuition

In this episode we discuss:
 1. Stresses of a counselor
 2. Feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and underappreciated
 3. Signs you or your supervisee are stressed
 4. How you monitor stresses
 
 Heather and I would love hear how you know you are feeling stress, and how you help your supervisees identify and manage their stress.
 
 Bray, Brittany. (2020). Help Wanted: Managing Work Stress. Counseling Today.  https://ct.counseling.org/2020/02/help-wanted-managing-work-stress/

In this episode we discuss:
1. What you need to conduct virtual supervision
2. Challenges involved in virtual supervision
3. Situations in which virtual supervision would not work best
4. Positives and negatives of virtual supervision

Heather and I would love what you think about virtual supervision and what you have learned by conducting online supervision.

CNA and HPSO. Counselor Spotlight: Telebehavioral Health. http://www.hpso.com/Documents/Risk%20Education/individuals/Claim-Reports/Counselor/F-13777-619_Telebehavioral_Health_Spotlight.pdf

In this episode we discuss:
1. Using activities in supervision
2. Being intentional using activities
3. Possible activities you can use in supervision

Heather and I would love to hear your thoughts and any activities that you are using in supervision. 

Bratton, S., Stewart, A. (2019) Express Yourself! Using Experiential Approaches with Play Therapist in Trauma Informed Supervision. Play Therapy. 14(4), 4-8.