A Mental Health Blog
(Bonus) Critical Social Work Month: March 2023 (4 of 5)
Critical social work is an approach to social work focused on questioning the social, political, and economic systems that create inequality & injustice.
(Bonus) March is Social Work Month: Critical Social Work Part 3
Critical social work is the idea that social problems are not the result of individual failings but systemic issues that need to be addressed structurally to change.
Independence & Boundaries in Relationships: A Guide
Discover the balance between healthy relationship independence and quality time with your partner(s). Learn practical tips for a thriving relationship.
The Role of Supervision in Ethical Practice and Professional Growth
Clinical supervision is crucial to ethical practice and professional growth in many fields, including counseling, social work, psychology, and education. It involves a collaborative and supportive relationship between a supervisor and a supervisee to enhance the supervisee's skills, knowledge, and self-awareness. Clinical supervision allows the supervisee to reflect on their work, receive feedback, and address ethical dilemmas and personal biases that may impact their practice.
(Bonus) March is Social Work Month: Critical Social Work Part 2
Critical social work is centered around the idea that social problems are not the result of individual failings but rather are the result of systemic issues that need to be addressed at a structural level.
Pre-Licensed Therapist Stress: Dealing with Therapist Burnout & Clinical Supervision in Fort Collins
Preventing early career burnout is a critical issue for mental health professionals, as burnout can negatively impact the quality of care they provide and their overall well-being. Early career burnout can also lead to high turnover rates in the field, which can strain the already limited resources available to those in need of mental health services.
As a pre-licensed therapist, you are likely eager to start helping people and making a difference in their lives. However, becoming a licensed therapist can be stressful, and knowing how to cope and prevent burnout is essential. In this blog post, we'll discuss the motivations for becoming a therapist, why being a therapist can be stressful, the symptoms of therapist burnout, the importance of young workers' mental health, and workplace stress coping strategies.
(Bonus) March is Social Work Month: Critical Social Work
Critical social work is centered around the idea that social problems are not the result of individual failings but rather are the result of systemic issues that need to be addressed at a structural level.
Ethical Non-Monogamy and Polyamory
Exploring ethical non-monogamy and polyamory: what it is, why it matters, and how to approach it. Learn more about alternative relationship structures.
February Reads: Books This Therapist Enjoyed in February 2023
A book roundup for books I read in February 2023. This includes:
1) Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
2) We Are the Light by Matthew Quick
3) Rest as Resistance by Tricia Hersey
4) Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin
Why is a bedtime routine important for adults? PLUS, How to create one.
Improve your sleep quality with a bedtime routine! Learn why it's important for adults and how to create one. Get a good night's rest every night.
6 Reasons Clinical Supervision is Crucial as a Counselor & Social Worker
Clinical supervision is important for counselors and social workers because it provides support, guidance, and accountability.
Does Therapy Help Adult ADHD?
Discover how ADHD in adults can be treated with therapy. Learn about the most effective types of therapy and how they can improve your quality of life.