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
Abuse of Power It can be subtle… or it can knock the wind of you. We tend to be more sensitive to when someone is abusing their power over us. We are far less aware of when we are abusing the power we have over others. In clinical supervision or its counterpart in a non-therapy … Read more
Do No Harm…Do Good I think one of the biggest challenges facing the mental health profession as it relates to ethics, treatment, and even professional relationships is the intersection between personal values and professional values. As professionals many of our ethical guidelines are based on principles like the following: Non-Malfeasance – Do no harm. Beneficence … Read more
The Concept of Self Care Self care is a concept that mental health professionals talk about frequently. We all have a general idea about what it means but I think it is worthy of definition and exploration. To me it means “remembering to take care of oneself.” Thankfully for many people this is a non-issue. … Read more