Instructors nor colleagues ever spoke to me . . . in a classroom, as a supervisor, one on one, or even in a text about therapists' mishaps and what to do about them. No one ever spoke about them being opportunities for learning and growth.
Instead, when errors were made, I was taught that they {...}
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Standard of Care
Consultations Via Social Media – Oh-So-Convenient But Not-So-Smart
Every therapist in private practice needs to make contingency plans for consultation. In fact, every therapist needs to engage in regular consultation. It is quickly becoming a standard of care in the mental health professions.
Here is an excellent post in American Medical News addressing the {...}
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Mental Health Diagnosis And Your Good Intentions
Everything you do for your client matters. If and how you choose to diagnose your client matters a lot. Amanda B. wrote in asking if it is OK to routinely give a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder to her clients if they do not exhibit symptoms warranting a more serious diagnosis. (She was trying to {...}
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