Expectations are one of the common factors of clinical work, especially therapy. What do our skills around expectation management look like?

Two things I want to know: how do *you* define therapeutic alliance? And how do you measure the quality of alliance/relationship you have with each client?

Building therapeutic alliance across a range of clients, expressing professional self-doubt, utilizing interpersonal skills, and practicing your skills…all improve the therapist effect.

How do you develop a relationship with your client, and what do you do to protect it? Here’s my list.

One place to find supervision is at your agency. Here’s a chart to show you who offers what.

A brief overview of getting your clinical social work license in Oregon.

Our next session covers assessments, assessment styles, mental status exams and more. Fine-tune your skills so your assessments more accurately reflect the people you serve, and help them receive the interventions that will lead them to better health!

Our next group meets Wednesday, December 12th, 6-8pm on Mississippi Ave in Portland. Come enjoy a cup of tea and sit in on the discussion.