Professionalism in Counseling
I’m not a formal person and competence always matters to me more than “professionalism.” I still address it with my trainees because anything that can crop up as a professional issue can have serious implications for your career. Oftentimes, it’s so not worth it.
Supervision: Administrative and Clinical
If you’re an LPCC in Colorado, it’s probably a good idea to have at least two supervisors: one for administrative and one for clinical. Wondering what the difference is? Read on.
EMDR: Expectation vs Reality
EMDR is an excellent evidence-based treatment for PTSD and is emerging as a treatment of choice for many other common mental health issues. Unfortunately, like most popular treatments, a lot of myths pervade both consumer culture and some have even crept into professional parlance. The most problematic issue I have seen is a lot of clients are referred to me for EMDR because they think their problem will disappear in a few sessions like a brain zap from Endless Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Here, I provide insights into the origins of these misconceptions and why EMDR still takes a while.