In this episode Heather and I are talking about what it means to practice as a counselor. 

• Practice can be boring
• Practice is a life skill
• Practicing something new can feel weird

Heather and I are want to hear about ways that you are intentional about practicing. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201909/explaining-to-adolescents-the-power-of-practice

In this episode Heather and I are talking about problems with reference checks. 

• Gender bias
• Golden rule
• Does this apply?

Heather and I are want to hear about what you think about using reference checks. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethically-speaking/202306/traditional-reference-checks-are-plagued-with-bias

In this episode Heather and I are talking about marrying diagnosis and social justice. 

• Historical bias - hysteria
• Conceptualization - what do you ask?
• Integrating social justice and diagnosis - what steps do you take?

Heather and I are want to hear about ways that you incorporate social justice and diagnosis. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/conceptualizing-diagnosis-through-a-social-justice-lens/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the gap in mental health services

• Limited resources
• Mental health providers don’t make enough money
• We quit
• Increase in need
• We are old

Heather and I are want to hear about you can impacted the gap in mental health services. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/a-closer-look-at-the-mental-health-provider-shortage/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the illusion of control within counseling and supervision. 

• Having a plan that is too specific
• Wanting to control other people
• Embrace spontaneity

Heather and I are want to hear about times when you have embraced spontaneity. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-pipe-dreams-and-platitudes/202304/the-illusion-of-control 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about burnout v compassion fatigue. 

• Burnout - anger frustration negativity withdrawal fatigue cycnicism 
• Compassion fatigue - avoidance addiction detachment sadness grief lack of intimacy 
• How to prevent burnout
• How to prevent compassion fatigue

Heather and I are want to hear your episode suggestions for the podcast.

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/04/recognizing-burnout-and-compassion-fatigue-among-counselors/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about counselors and social justice. 

• What is social justice
• Where is the line
• How can counselors challenge the way they look at social justice

Heather and I are want to hear about how you navigate between being a counselor and advocate. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/the-power-of-counselor-advocacy/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about transitioning into private practice. 

• Think about where you are at
• Marketing
• How will you make money

Heather and I are want to hear about your experience transitioning into private practice. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/voice-of-experience-transition-to-private-practice/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about counselors in the court room. 

• What does an expert witness do?
• Whose side are you on anyway?
• How do you prepare?

Heather and I are want to hear about advice you give to someone appearing in court for the first time. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatrys-think-tank/202303/psychiatrists-in-the-courtroom

In this episode Heather and I are talking about experiential supervision. 

• Find the right fit
• Multi-sensory experience
• Incorporating sensory elements

Heather and I are want to hear about experiences you have incorporated into supervision. 

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/02/the-benefits-of-a-multisensory-experience-in-therapy/