Always Assume Competence
This is something that was talked about a lot in my training and even more so in my internship. In my internship, I worked with…
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Finding A Client’s Autonomy
Autonomy has been a word that has come up in my practice quite frequently in the past few months. Currently I am assisting in a…
Burnout. Burnout. Burnout.
I have to admit that my absence has been due to a hefty case of burnout. Yes, I said it. BURNOUT We read about how…
The Danger of Prescribing Interventions
Get ready to channel your inner chameleon! I made this website in hopes of sharing intervention ideas, resources, and strategies for other therapists working with…
Everybody was…….
KUNG FU FIGHTING! This intervention was a spur-of-the-moment idea when I was working with one of my client a few weeks ago. He has demonstrated…
Research Corner: Compassion Fatigue
As dedicated human service professionals, it's very easy to forget that we also need care and attention. The old saying goes, "You can't fill from…
Just Listening in 2019.
HAPPY 2019!!!!! It's been awhile since I have had time to dedicate to my blog. Luckily it is for a good reason! Since April…
The Importance of Session Structure (or lack thereof)
One of my clients, a six-year-old, has a very short attention span and spends a lot of his time stimming with various little items. This…
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Music Therapy and Anticipatory Grief
I found myself browsing reddit this Saturday morning to catch up on some of my favorite subreddits. In my news feed, there was a news…
Hear That Thunder Boom!
Today, it was beautiful and sunny when I woke up. I couldn't wait to start the day! I brewed some coffee and by the time…