Our ethical code requires competence, which means constantly learning about new diagnoses and community resources. Never stop asking questions and seeking supervision. Your clients deserve your best knowledge. 🧠
#SocialWork #ClinicalSkills #Competence #Ethics

Transference & countertransference aren't just textbook terms; they're daily clinical reality. Constant self-reflection is the best tool to ensure our stuff doesn't sabotage the client's growth. Know your triggers! 🧠
#SocialWork #ClinicalSkills #SelfReflection #MSW

Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn't just a technique; it's a mindset. Stop pushing change! Explore ambivalence and let the client articulate their own reasons for growth. Find the "change talk." 🗣️
#SocialWork #MI #ClinicalSkills #ChangeTalk

A great supervisor doesn't just evaluate your work; they help you uncover your blind spots and manage your countertransference. Don't skip supervision—it's essential clinical upkeep! 🛠️
#SocialWork #Supervision #ClinicalSkills #ProfessionalGrowth

We aren't advice columnists. Our job isn't to tell clients what to do, but to collaborate on how they can use their own strength to solve problems. Empowerment is partnership, not prescription. 🤝
#SocialWork #ClientAutonomy #Empowerment #ClinicalSkills

Boundaries aren't walls; they're the foundation of a healthy clinical relationship. Being overly available burns you out & limits the client's autonomy. Protect your space to protect your practice. 🛡️
#SocialWork #Boundaries #SelfCare #ClinicalSkills

Transference & Countertransference are always on the table. Identifying your emotional triggers before they impact the session is the cornerstone of professional objectivity. Stay reflective. 🧠
#SocialWork #ClinicalSkills #Psychotherapy #MSW

Termination does not equal failure; it’s a planned adaptation. Closing the professional relationship effectively ensures growth and preps the client for independence. Don’t forego this process!
#SocialWork #ClinicalSkills #Termination #MSW

Termination does not equal failure; it’s a planned adaptation. Closing the professional relationship effectively ensures growth and preps the client for independence. Don’t forego this process!
#SocialWork #ClinicalSkills #Termination #MSW

Don’t forget the differences between sympathy and empathy. Sympathy is feeling FOR someone. Empathy is feeling WITH someone. As social workers, our drive remains between that perspective. That’s the key to effective practice.
#SocialWork #Empathy #ClinicalSkills #MSW

Ensuring boundary setting is not an act of being unkind; rather it’s an essential safety tool. Setting boundaries helps avert #Burnout and helps mainstay focus on the client. Practice saying “no” without feeling guilty.
#SocialWork #ClinicalSkills #Boundaries #SelfCare

Counseling students! Sharpen your clinical skills with Psychotherapy Networker. The Buswell Library provides online access to this popular magazine for counseling professionals through the Flipster platform. Dive into case studies, practical strategies, and the latest developments in the field. Find Psychotherapy Networker in our catalog or journal title search and check it out today.

https://library.covenantseminary.edu/news/featured-resource-psychotherapy-networker

#Psychotherapy #Counseling #MentalHealth #Flipster #TherapyResources #ClinicalSkills

Excited to begin Residency II next week as part of my counseling program at PAU. I’ll be reconnecting with my cohort, practicing key clinical skills, and stepping further into my professional identity.

Read more: https://roqueneto.com/2025/04/22/looking-ahead-to-residency-ii-practice-presence-and-peers/

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