Supervision With A Vision

Heather and I are talking about the effect of cynical attitudesLimits creativity and growthBlocks meaningful changeName the feeling behind cynicismReplace cynicism and find stronger ideas, real contributionHeather and I would love to hear suggestions you have for squashing a cyclical attitudehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202503/why-cynicism-feels-smart-but-can-sabotage-your-successThe Living in Clarity Podcast, with Fish & Coach Do you want to live an awesome life and to also inspire others? Fish is a world...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Heather and I are talking about the relationship between being bored and burnoutLearning and novelty experiences are necessary Stay in comfort zone or venture out?Our brains need exploration and experiences Heather and I would love to hear about ways that you are ohttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202503/boreout-burnout-when-to-explore-and-when-to-exploit

Heather and I are talking about when we talk to ourselvesWe can problem solve without needing new informationIncreases motivationSelf affirmingHeather and I want to know about some of the things you talk to yourself abouthttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/defining-memories/202502/7-benefits-of-talking-to-ourselves-aloud

Heather and I are talking about how we use To-Do ListsConstantly thinking about to dos is stressfulSame stress thinking about to do as doing themShift to done lists, plan to completeHeather and I would want to hear about how you manage your to do list, making the most effective. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202412/are-your-to-do-lists-torturing-you

Heather and I are talking about complainersPeople are complainersThis is not endearingComplaints can guide positive changeHeather and I would want to hear about a complaint that you turned into magic, and you love the outcome.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist/202501/complaints-can-solve-problemsEye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Heather and I are talking about titlesSometimes have been given to usTitles can minimize our workNew titles fit corporate or cultural changesWe can change thisHeather and I would want to hear what you and the people work with call yourselves.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/abcs-of-child-psychiatry/202501/prescriber-provider-and-other-titles-doctors-despise

Heather and I are talking about throwing in the towelChasing goalsGiving up is a choiceLet it GoHeather and I would want to hear about goals you gave up on and how you celebrated. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202412/winners-do-quit-dare-to-give-up

Heather and I are talking about making the most out of a NOStrong emotions reveal valuesRefusing things as they are leads to creativity Refusal moves us to actionHeather and I would love to hear about NOs that you have turned into a win.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-bigger/202412/the-art-of-refusal

Heather and I are talking about beginnings and endings. Set the toneLasting impressionBeginnings and endings shape the futureHeather and I would love to hear about some of your favorite beginnings and endings. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-journey-of-your-life/202409/bookends-the-power-of-beginnings-and-endings-in-interaction 

Heather and I are talking about trusting yourself. Trust yourself before others will trust youSincerity, reliability, competenceYou can grow trust in yourselfHeather and I would love to hear about some of ways you help your supervisees learn to trust themselves.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/speak-easy/202410/before-anyone-else-can-trust-you-you-have-to-trust-yourself

 Heather and I are talking about the impact of artificial intelligence on counseling. We lose the beauty of human imperfectionInconvenience allows space for creativityImperfections and creativity keep us engaged Heather and I would love to hear about what keeps you feeling creative and engaged. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202410/the-beauty-of-inconvenience-in-an-age-of-ai 

Heather and I are talking about feeling like we are running out of time. What is your mindset about time?Time is valuableLearn to be in the momentHeather and I would love to hear about ways that you prioritize your time. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202407/a-healthy-relationship-with-time-means-a-fulfilling-life 

Heather and I are talking about hybrid work and the balance between engagement and productivity. Everyone can shape their experienceGreater retention and satisfaction We need to overcome bias against  hybrid workHeather and I would love to hear about adjustments you have made for hybrid work. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intentional-insights/202408/unlocking-employee-happiness-and-engagement-with-hybrid-work

Heather and I are talking about rituals that can turn your life around. Schedule time to tackle the day to daySchedule idle timePlan for a recapHeather and I would love to hear about rituals that help you to be your best. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202408/3-monthly-ritual-days-thatll-help-you-turn-your-life-around 

Heather and I are talking about adjusting for the needs of our supervisees. Change how you do thingsConcerns about changeWhat benefits might be possible if you changedHeather and I would love to hear from you about changes that you have considered for your supervisees and how things worked out. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-room-where-it-happens/202405/moving-school-start-times-to-help-teens-get-more-sleep

Heather and I are talking about when pride gets in the way.   Overestimation of abilitiesDecreases team workPride makes you play defenseCan you tell Heather and I about when you see pride getting in the way of counseling?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/considerations-of-character/202407/how-does-pride-affect-sports-performance

Heather and I are talking about learning lessons we learn in life transitions.  Be more aware of your feelingsFind your peopleBe kind to yourselfCan you tell Heather and I how you are kind to yourself during transition? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-of-your-mind/202406/5-life-lessons-for-my-son-before-he-leaves-for-college

Heather and I are talking about how we feel about aging as a supervisor.  Ageism is in the eye of beholderInternalized messagesCoping? Self esteem, be healthy, find joy and meaningHeather and I want to hear about how think about yourself as an aging supervisor. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-search-for-meaning-after-age-50/202406/finding-meaning-in-the-natural-process-of-aging

Heather and I are talking about tempering a tantrum. DistressingFocus on behaviorsMove forward and reflectHeather and I want to hear about times you have defused a temper tantrum. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forgiving-life/202404/6-ideas-for-tempering-the-tantrums-in-your-partner Create Harmony This is a podcast about setting an intentional rhythm, savoring life's blessings and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Heather and I are talking about the stress of being in the moment. ExpectationsWe gain perspective from imperfect momentsExpectations get in our wayHeather and I want to hear about how you find balance between being in the moment and being messy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-big-reframe/202402/how-savor-every-moment-leads-to-unnecessary-parent-stress

Heather and I are talking about our neighbors with a mental health diagnosis. FearMythsMissed opportunitiesHeather and I want to hear about ways that you noticed stigma effecting your own mental health neighborhood. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-mental-health/202402/are-neighbors-with-mental-health-conditions-welcome

Heather and I are talking about feeling overwhelmed in a helping roleFeelings are complicatedBurnout isn't a final destinationPlans changeHeather and I want to hear about ways you help yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed in your professional role. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-family-caregiver/202404/caregiving-is-stressful-under-any-circumstance

Heather and I are talking about how we can avoid enabling in supervision. Enabling hinders personal growthSupporting doesn't mean shieldingOur task is empower independenceHeather and I want to hear about times when you have caught yourself enabling a supervisee. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202402/the-5-pitfalls-of-enabling-adult-children

Heather and I are talking about giving supervisees room to play and grow. Let kids be kidsBuild trust and belief in themselvesPlay is an opportunity Heather and I want to hear about ways that you allow your supervisees to grow and be themselves. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/202401/let-kids-have-fun-on-the-sports-field

Heather and I are talking about feeling average. Most people that think they are averagePeople call themselves averageWhat are the benefits or drawbacks of thinking you are average Heather and I want to hear about you support your supervisees to see how they are exceptional. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/202402/why-most-americans-believe-they-are-middle-class

Heather and I are talking about the impact of expectations on learning. Pressure to performOver focus on outcomesManaging expectation of othersHeather and I want to hear about how you help your supervisees to manage their expectations. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sport-between-the-ears/202312/how-expectations-can-lead-to-frustration-and-misery-in-sports

Heather and I are talking about getting organized in the new year. Start smallBuy yourself some spaceOrganization includes brain tricks Heather and I would love for you to share some of your organization hacks that have helped you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202312/three-self-help-tricks-for-busy-people

Heather and I are talking about the overuse of labels. Narcissistic personality disorder, all diagnosis is complexLabels keep us from seeing people more clearlyA rose by any other name would smell as sweetHeather and I want to hear about a time you were given a label that didn't fit. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-mental-health/202312/lets-stop-calling-each-other-narcissists

Heather and I are talking about finding the chaos that helps us do our best work. Orderly doesn't equal healthyNot too much, not too little…just rightTake a closer lookHeather and I want to hear about the system of chaos that works best for you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/embrace-the-unknown/202312/a-healthy-human-mind-has-elements-of-chaosTransition DrillFirst responders and military members start planning today for tomorrow's transitionListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Heather and I are talking about being aware of differences and similarities in communication styles. Non verbal communication varies between culture Context impacts communicationAwareness is increasing your sensitivityHeather and I want to hear about some snafus you have had with communication and how you recovered. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/non-weird-science/202309/unveiling-cross-cultural-communication-styles

Heather and I are talking about how the past can repeat itself. Patterns are hard to breakPatterns are unconsciousPatterns can repeat at workhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brothers-sisters-strangers/202309/5-ways-the-sibling-dynamic-reappears-in-adult-relationships

Heather and I are talking about learning from our failures. What do we need to learnWhat we need to learn insteadWhat do we need to do about itHeather and I would love to hear about some of your failures and the lesson you learned from them. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/to-choose-or-not-to-choose/202309/what-exactly-do-we-learn-from-failure

Heather and I are talking about creating clients and supervisees that are motivated and autonomous. Intrinsic and extrinsic  motivatorsAutonomy improves learningMoney is nice too, but autonomy is still more powerfulHeather and I would love to hear about what motivates you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-so-curious/202309/play-with-motivation-how-autonomy-and-rewards-boost-learning

Heather and I are talking about passive aggressiveness Induces criticismAvoids or ignoresSabotagesHeather and I want to know how you have caught passive aggressiveness wreaking havoc on your work place. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202309/21-questions-to-spot-a-passive-agressive-person

Heather and I are talking about working to find balance for ourselves and our supervisees. Sometimes it is difficult prioritizingMove towards balance over and overSmall steps reach the finish lineHeather and I would love to hear your ideas for future episodes and about times when you have felt really out of balance. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202309/finding-balance-in-imbalance

In this episode Heather and I are talking about what a change in weather can do for us.  Cinnamon, Sugar, Spice, and Everything NiceLimited EditionNostalgiaHeather and I want to hear about some of your favorite fall time memories or traditions, do you bring these to your counseling and supervision?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-different-kind-of-therapy/202309/the-pumpkin-spice-phenomenon

In this episode Heather and I are talking about practicing authenticity in counseling and supervision.  We hide a part of ourselvesWe try to follow the “rules”Authenticity means making your own rules and getting what you wantHeather and I are want to hear about how you make your own rules. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/assembly-required/202307/what-does-authenticity-look-like-in-romantic-relationships

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the importance of past counseling experiences.  Positive experiences equal more sessionsNot black and whiteAsk about past experiencesHeather and I are want to hear about how your past experiences in your own therapy have influenced your counseling and supervision. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-future-self/202308/the-connection-between-past-and-future-therapy

In this episode Heather and I are talking about handling anger in supervision.  Explore the originsDiffusing angerThe value of anger's aftermathHeather and I are want to hear about when you have faced anger in supervision. https://ct.counseling.org/2022/09/disarming-anger/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about bullying in the work place.  Bullying causes anxiety, depression, isolation, somatic concernsSlow to ask for helpTaking things personallyHeather and I are want to hear about ways you acknowledge bullying in the workplace. https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/working-with-adults-who-bully/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about how to use short term routines in supervision. Benefit to short term routinesFlexibility, Creativity in short term routinesTimeboxing as a solutionHeather and I are want to hear about you use short term routines. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/automatic-you/202307/you-dont-have-to-follow-the-same-routines-forever

In this episode Heather and I are talking about what it means to practice as a counselor. Practice can be boringPractice is a life skillPracticing something new can feel weirdHeather and I are want to hear about ways that you are intentional about practicing. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201909/explaining-to-adolescents-the-power-of-practice

In this episode Heather and I are talking about problems with reference checks. Gender biasGolden ruleDoes this apply?Heather and I are want to hear about what you think about using reference checks. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethically-speaking/202306/traditional-reference-checks-are-plagued-with-bias

In this episode Heather and I are talking about marrying diagnosis and social justice. Historical bias - hysteriaConceptualization - what do you ask?Integrating social justice and diagnosis - what steps do you take?Heather and I are want to hear about ways that you incorporate social justice and diagnosis. https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/conceptualizing-diagnosis-through-a-social-justice-lens/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the gap in mental health servicesLimited resourcesMental health providers don't make enough moneyWe quitIncrease in needWe are oldHeather and I are want to hear about you can impacted the gap in mental health services. https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/a-closer-look-at-the-mental-health-provider-shortage/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the illusion of control within counseling and supervision. Having a plan that is too specificWanting to control other peopleEmbrace spontaneityHeather and I are want to hear about times when you have embraced spontaneity. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-pipe-dreams-and-platitudes/202304/the-illusion-of-control 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about burnout v compassion fatigue. Burnout - anger frustration negativity withdrawal fatigue cycnicism Compassion fatigue - avoidance addiction detachment sadness grief lack of intimacy How to prevent burnoutHow to prevent compassion fatigueHeather and I are want to hear your episode suggestions for the podcast.https://ct.counseling.org/2023/04/recognizing-burnout-and-compassion-fatigue-among-counselors/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about counselors and social justice. What is social justiceWhere is the lineHow can counselors challenge the way they look at social justiceHeather and I are want to hear about how you navigate between being a counselor and advocate. https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/the-power-of-counselor-advocacy/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about transitioning into private practice. Think about where you are atMarketingHow will you make moneyHeather and I are want to hear about your experience transitioning into private practice. https://ct.counseling.org/2023/03/voice-of-experience-transition-to-private-practice/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about counselors in the court room. What does an expert witness do?Whose side are you on anyway?How do you prepare?Heather and I are want to hear about advice you give to someone appearing in court for the first time. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatrys-think-tank/202303/psychiatrists-in-the-courtroom

In this episode Heather and I are talking about experiential supervision. Find the right fitMulti-sensory experienceIncorporating sensory elementsHeather and I are want to hear about experiences you have incorporated into supervision. https://ct.counseling.org/2023/02/the-benefits-of-a-multisensory-experience-in-therapy/