In January of 2023, I began the application process for a counseling internship. Literally, every single one of my professors told me to start the process as early as possible. My anxiety kicked in. I had left my nearly decade long career to pursue counseling. I had spent the past year and a half learning... Continue Reading →
For Counselors in Training: Bouncing Back When a Session Ends Badly
As counselors and counselors in training, we often discuss difficult subjects with our clients and support our clients through the experience of the emotions that are connected to these subjects throughout the session. As the session comes to an end, it is part of our goal as counselors to end the session on a positive,... Continue Reading →
For Counselors in Training….Listen to Your Client Tapes
If you are a counselor in training, it is likely you will soon have to or already have had to, with permission, record sessions with your clients to submit for review from a professor or supervisor. For some, this can seem like a daunting task. It certainly was for me at first. As a... Continue Reading →
