Articles
The Curse of the Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever experienced feelings of doubt or felt that you were an intellectual or professional fraud? If your answer is yes, you may be suffering from the imposter syndrome. The imposter syndrome is a widespread yet rarely discussed phenomenon. It is centred around...
Supervisory Relationships
Supervision is the formal relationship between a therapist (supervisee) and a qualified supervisor with significant experience in the field. The purpose of supervision is to support clinical work with empathy, sensitivity, diligence and care. Also ensure that the...
Handling Difficult Emotions
Therapists who are about to embark on their practice or are in the early years of their profession inevitably experience difficult emotions either from their personal life, professional life, or both. Shame, fear, jealousy, anger, sadness, self-criticism, rejection,...
Unveiling the Healing Magic: How Trauma-Informed Supervision Transforms Client Journeys
A Symphony of Healing: Understanding Trauma-Informed Supervision A study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress found that clients receiving trauma-informed care showed significantly greater reductions in symptoms of PTSD compared to those receiving traditional...
Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision: Navigating the Gray Areas with Grace
Unraveling the Ethical Tapestry of Supervision Step into the realm of clinical supervision ethics, where the lines between right and wrong often blur. In this engaging exploration, we'll dive deep into the ethical maze, shedding light on the guiding principles that...
Thriving in the Therapeutic Trenches: Nurturing Resilience to Prevent Burnout
Embracing the Rollercoaster: Understanding the Burnout Beast Picture this: you're riding the exhilarating rollercoaster of mental health care, but suddenly, you feel the burnout beast lurking in the shadows. Fear not, brave soul, for you're not alone. In this...
Guiding Light: Clinical Supervision from Christian, the Seasoned Drama therapist
The Art of Guidance: Christian's Journey as a Seasoned Drama therapist and Clinical Supervisor Enter the world of Christian, where the stage meets the therapist and supervisor's chair, and the art of guidance takes centre stage. In this captivating series of...
The Key Benefits of Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is an important part of maintaining the highest standards of care in a clinical setting. It serves as an opportunity for clinicians to receive guidance and feedback from experienced professionals while they work with their clients. In this blog...
Survivial Guide by Joy Ladin
No matter how old you are, it helps to be young when you’re coming to life, to be unfinished, a mysterious statement, a journey from star to star, so break out a box of crayolas and draw your family looking uncomfortably away from the you you’ve exchanged for the...