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 is your best friend in developing clinical tools! Let me explain.
Check out a new resource for clinical supervisees: Supervision Support!
How do you use empathy in your clinical work? Here’s one perspective.
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?
What’s your ultimate goal as a clinician? What do you care about most as you go about your daily life? What you care about may change regularly, or it may stay the same throughout your career.
What is it that matters to you?
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.
