All in Group Supervision
Congruence is often something that is socialized out of us starting in middle school (or sooner), and definitely in grad school. So it’s wonderful to know that practicing it makes us better at what we do, and make our client’s outcomes much more achievable. It’s an invitation, permission, to show up more fully as our selves as it relates to and serves the client.
What do you want for your clients? It’s so important to reflect on goal consensus, because it’s often where things can go awry, and also where alliance can quickly be built (or re-built).
How does your client explain their problem? How do they expect the work you do together will help? Let’s explore expectations together.
We’re reviewing the three principles of self-compassion (according to Kristen Neff’s work) and discussing how to implement it for ourselves as professionals, and for our clients too.
Our client’s opinion on the therapeutic relationship is a better predictor of progress. Us knowing their opinion further increases the odds of positive outcomes. How do we get that crucial information in an effective way?
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 we show up as our truest, most authentic selves in the work? This month we’re exploring this important common factor.
Like all common factors, unconditional positive regard must be at the heart of your evidence-based practice in order to lead to more positive outcomes.
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.
