Three Types of Therapist’s Self Disclosure There are various types of a therapist’s self disclosure. Some self disclosure is about the therapist’s personal history like family, relationships, and trauma. Another form is about the therapist’s values, which is something that might be disclosed at the outset of therapy if those values have an impact on … Read more
Freedom of Belief One of things for which I am most grateful is living in a time and place that supports freedom of religion…which, to me, translates to freedom of belief. I’m not sure how I would survive in any other place or time. I am first and foremost an independent thinker and a questioner. I … Read more
Carrying the Weight of the World Sometimes being a therapist can feel like carrying the weight of the world. Whenever I have a counseling supervisee approaching their LPC eligibility, I am reminded that the responsibility of being a mental health professional is enormous. I am reminded because despite the supervisee’s excitement about getting their LPC, … Read more
What is a 1013? In my observation there is a fair amount of misunderstanding about what a “1013” is and what it is authorizing mental health professionals and law enforcement or Peace Officers to do. The purpose of this certificate (1013) is to authorize transportation to an “emergency receiving facility.” This form also includes a report … Read more