Wondering how to get your social work license so you can work in Washington? Read here.
Life After Grad School: Portland State University Edition
I’m facilitating a workshop at PSU April 26! Check out the topics, and let me know what else you’d like to hear about. We are going to have some fun.
Self-Compassion for Clinicians
Self-compassion is a way of relating to yourself and your humanity with kindness. Using it personally and professionally will help decrease symptoms of mental illness, particularly in regards to depression and anxiety.
Where Can I Get Clinical Supervision? (p.1 Agencies)
One place to find supervision is at your agency. Here’s a chart to show you who offers what.
In order to practice social work in Oregon, you need a Clinical Social Work Associate license (CSWA). Here’s how to get one.
Reflection as a Clinical Practice (p.2)
Reflection is STILL your best friend. Let me explain some more. (PS part 1 is here)
One of the best tools you’ll have in your clinical work is developing the ability to regularly reflect on your work. As you develop this tool, do so with self-compassionate, non-judgmental mindfulness. You’ll get better results and clearer information as a result (and bonus: you’ll feel much better).
Reflection as a Clinical Practice (p.1)
Reflection is your best friend in developing clinical tools! Let me explain.
Clinical Supervision Resources Elsewhere: Check Out Supervision Support
Check out a new resource for clinical supervisees: Supervision Support!
Clinical Empathy
How do you use empathy in your clinical work? Here’s one perspective.
Brief Overview of Getting Your Clinical Social Work License in Oregon
A brief overview of getting your clinical social work license in Oregon.
I recently connected with Susie Snyder, LCSW to start a group of clinical supervision for clinical supervisors.
As you go along in your work over the years, ask yourself: is this still what I care about? Has it shifted? What am I currently doing that matters to me? Is what I’m doing reflecting my mission statement?