The Psychiatric Times reported working with fragile clients or clients in the time of Covid-19, is an occupational hazard, where we know there is a possibility of patient suicide. Knowing this, will help us to prepare and anticipate the types of support we may need to weather the “event”. Although, death by suicide and incidences of suicides are most common among active-duty and returning home...
Continue readingGiving Back, Providing Clinical Supervision
Why would any licensed clinician take the time to mentor, provide supervision, or spend time with an associate? As a long term member of CAMFT, it’s a privilege that I provide Clinical Supervision to Associates. I learned from one of the best, Barbara Jones, LMFT, Colorado. As a supervisor, we are mentor’s, clinical experts, and hand-holders at times. To...
Continue readingThe BBS Said What? What Interns Need to Know.
There is something predictable about change. It always happens. Today, I was in a meeting where the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS), the licensing board for MFT, SW, and PCC for the state of California called to provide updates on the laws and regulations. I thought I would share them with you. There will be a title change for...
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