Benefits of Working with a Practicum Student or Pre-Licensed Clinician
Sometimes clients are hesitant to work with a newer therapist. They may not see credentials after a name and may dismiss the possibility of seeing a particular therapist.
Tag Archive for: Communication
Five Benefits of Attending Al-Anon/Alateen and Nar-Anon/ Narateen
Support for Friends, Family, and Concerned Individuals who are Impacted by Other’s Drinking and Drug Use
5 Benefits of Gratitude
World Gratitude Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider the positive things in our life.
Being Intentional about how you Advocate: Speak up Even if Your Voice Shakes
Advocating involves speaking up. There are many ways to advocate for change. I really enjoy the visual model of the social change wheel as it illustrates that there are multiple ways to work towards social change.
Advocating for Yourself in a Relationship
Speaking up for yourself can be challenging at times, especially if you are not exactly sure what you want or need from your relationship. A good starting point is checking in with what you are thinking and feeling.
Communication in Therapy
How have your observations of others’ behavior shaped your current ways of interacting? When one observes behavior and then imitates the behavior, they are modeling the behavior. Albert Bandura, a well-known social cognitive psychologist suggests that observation and modeling are primary aspects of social learning.
WEEKLY INTERVENTION IDEAS: JUNE 28TH EDITION
Calm/Safe Place- Kid version: Help your client imagine a place where they feel calm, safe, and/or peaceful.
Communicating– Family Health Histories
How often does the topic of family mental health history come up while sitting around the dinner table? I am guessing not very often! What about your family’s medical history? This topic may feel a bit more comfortable but also tends to not be discussed.
