Posts by Jillian Papineau
Guide to Self-Care for Therapists
Nurturing the Nurturers In therapy, where the focus is often on others’ well-being, it’s easy for therapists to neglect their self-care. Yet, therapists are not immune to stress, burnout, or compassion fatigue. The profession’s demands can make self-care all the more crucial. As therapists, taking care of ourselves isn’t just beneficial for us individually; it’s…
Read MoreTips for Mindful Tech Use
Tips for Mindful Tech Use. Maintaining healthy tech use is essential for overall well-being in today’s digital age. Tips for Mindful Tech Use Promote A Balanced and Mindful Approach To Technology Conclusion By implementing these tips and practicing mindful tech use, you can cultivate a healthier relationship with technology and enhance your overall well-being. Contact…
Read MoreSummer Preparation Guide
Summer Preparation Guide. Finding a balance for summer and mental health self-care involves integrating activities that rejuvenate the mind and body while embracing seasonal joys. Start by creating a flexible schedule that includes time for relaxation, recreation, and responsibilities. Incorporate outdoor activities like walking, swimming, or picnics to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while…
Read MoreSafe and Effective Use of Self (SEUS) Reflection
“My supervisor’s willingness to be vulnerable and use herself as a tool in supervision made me believe that she could be “in it” with me in a real way and created trust and openness that significantly altered our supervisory process and affected me both professionally and personally” -Contrastano, 2020 Remember (!): Developing self-awareness as an…
Read MoreSelf-Care for the Therapist
Clinical work in the helping professions is particularly challenging, leaving counsellors at higher risk for burnout and feelings of self-doubt. #Supervision plays a critical role in supporting counsellor professional development and wellness maintenance. The restorative function of supervision is key to burnout prevention. Most importantly, many strategies for #wellness can be easily integrated into your…
Read MoreOn Becoming…
The first few years of practice –as therapist and supervisor– are undoubtedly challenging. There are reported experiences of self-doubt, worry, and increased levels of stress. As a supervisor, you can support your therapist (or new supervisor) in their developmental journey by: – Normalizing the challenges– Providing a reflective space to learn and grow from new…
Read MoreOngoing Growth
Commitment to ongoing learning is a beautiful responsibility in this field. As a supervisor, you are tasked with encouraging both your own ongoing growth, as well as promoting that within your supervisee. In fact, the supervision process has been seen by some to be key to lifelong learning and fundamental to furthering self-awareness. You may…
Read MoreReflective Practice & Supervision
Developing a reflective capacity is an ethical imperative for supervisor and clinician alike. Reflective practice often results in new ways of experiencing events. It necessitates a level of personal and professional awareness that allows for introspection and a deeper understanding of clinical work. Furthermore, it can often be a daunting task to support supervisees in…
Read MoreGroup Supervision
This semester, I am teaching Group Counselling Psychology at City University in Canada. As I reflect upon the healing power of relationships and the intricacies of group dynamics, I am reminded of the importance of group supervision. Often experienced by trainee therapists, group supervision has the potential to provide an enriching learning environment. Did you…
Read MoreWhat to expect when becoming a supervisor
What’s it like to become a clinical supervisor? After interviewing new supervisors with varying clinical backgrounds, we learned that assuming the role necessitates quite a shift in thinking. These new supervisors explored their sense of responsibility, care for their students, and at times, feelings of self-doubt. The good news is that we also learned about…
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