Interns Matter! The stress-less way to licensure | ||
Winter 2008 / Issue 1 | ||
Supervision is one of the best and worst parts of the internship process. The result of supervision is based on factors including: the supervisor's style and education, the intern's perspective, the agency's perspective, and even the client population. Today, I want to give you a few tips to improve the chances that you get what you want and need from clinical supervision.
My Story: I had always felt uncomfortable about my clinical notes. No one had ever really looked at them, and I started to worry about what would happen if they went to court. I told my supervisor that I wanted to bring my case files into supervision so she could read them. She read over them, made a few suggestions, and I happily integrated them. In addition, it gave her a chance to read over clients that had not come up previously. We found that after this we started ensuring that every client received some level of supervision, and started noting it in the files. My anxiety went down, my confidence increased, and the service to clients improved. Determine what you can do and learn today. I know it feels like this part will never be over, but it will be over quicker than you can imagine. You might even find (like I did) yourself wishing for supervision! After you are licensed, it is called consultation, and you will have to pay for it! | In this issue: Q & A | |
The free online study group for aspiring MFTs and LCSWs is still taking new members. Whether you are studying for your standard written, the clinical vignette, or national boards, there are people there to support you. Send me an e-mail today at mirandmft@gmail.com for your special invitation.
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Share this newsletter with an old classmate. Use it as a way to reconnect. They can get my special report "What I wish I knew in graduate school" for free as well. You can unsubscribe at any time. | Are you tired of feeling alone and frustrated in the process? Is providing therapy bringing up your own issues and you don't have a safe outlet. Are you unsure who will give you the respect and privacy you deserve without branding you "crazy"? Call me today at (209) 602-1513. We can determine if consultation, coaching, or individual therapy is the right fit for your needs. |
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Interns Matter! The stress-less way to licensure
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