Multicultural Competency & Honoring Dr. King

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s national holiday a couple of days ago I came across many posts on social media including images and quotes honoring and acknowledging him, his work and his legacy. I often post something as well. But this year, I chose to sit back and read the messages; watch some footage … Read more

A Good Life

I have many conversations with therapists, entrepreneurs and people in general who are charged with personal development in pursuit of a good life. They don’t call it that. But that’s how I have come to think of it. Entrepreneurship Many of us are engaged in entrepreneurship in order to support the life we want to … Read more

On Caregiving

Caregiving is probably the single most difficult challenge I’ve faced in my life. Earlier this year I read an article titled “Eldercare: The Crisis Facing America’s Working Daughters.” The article points out that the caregiving or eldercare crisis tends to hit when women are in their 40’s. This a time when those with children are … Read more

Should Clinical Supervisors Request Background Checks from Supervisees?

Why Background Checks? Many employers require background checks and drug screens of the people they hire. Background checks and drug screens cannot predict or deter legal and ethical problems. However, both can provide information to employers to assist them with hiring decisions. Supervisee’s Privacy & the Supervisory Relationship Supervisees have rights based on our codes … Read more