The Supervisor’s Field of Knowing There are important elements of clinical supervision that are sacrificed on the altar of focusing on cases. You can’t reasonably know everything that matters about every case. As a supervisor you will only know… what you are told about a case, how it is told, and what you observe about your … Read more
Three Types of Therapist’s Self Disclosure There are various types of a therapist’s self disclosure. Some self disclosure is about the therapist’s personal history like family, relationships, and trauma. Another form is about the therapist’s values, which is something that might be disclosed at the outset of therapy if those values have an impact on … Read more
What is a 1013? In my observation there is a fair amount of misunderstanding about what a “1013” is and what it is authorizing mental health professionals and law enforcement or Peace Officers to do. The purpose of this certificate (1013) is to authorize transportation to an “emergency receiving facility.” This form also includes a report … Read more
What if We Told the Unvarnished Truth? There is something about honesty that is both simple and complex. It is perhaps necessary and socially acceptable to not always share our genuine thoughts like: “I don’t like the gift you gave me.” “You look fat in those jeans.” These are examples of the harm being very … Read more