I have created a new Facebook group for spiritually integrated practitioners. This group is for the established and the curious. After being in a few similar groups, I realized there is still a gap for those seeking to merge spirituality with client work. Yes, there are groups that focus on metaphysical and transpersonal approaches to… [Read More]
Contemplating the Meaning of a Session as a Therapist
In my most recent session of the Peer Supervision Series: Expanding the Therapist’s Interior Landscape, sponsored by Onlinevents, we discussed “naming and claiming” the therapy session, reviewing a model of dream interpretation that can double as a model for case consultation. In our session today, I asked everyone to think of a recent client session and to… [Read More]
Personal Reflections of a Therapist
In my most recent session of the Peer Supervision Series: Expanding the Therapist’s Interior Landscape, sponsored by Onlinevents, we discussed personal reflections of a therapist after the session has ended. My goal with the Peer Supervision Series is to encourage psychotherapists to explore what they are experiencing when they are in session with their clients. As therapists… [Read More]
Can Oracle Cards be used in Clinical Supervision?
Yes, Oracle cards can be integrated into clinical supervision with psychotherapists, offering a creative, reflective, and symbolic approach to exploring clinical dynamics, professional development, and the supervisory relationship. While not a conventional method in clinical supervision, Oracle cards can serve as a tool for enhancing self-awareness, fostering insight, and stimulating discussion in various areas relevant… [Read More]
Are you for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
I am. It’s sorta like an imprint. An early imprint. My parents were from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. My paternal grandmother spoke broken Greek-lish and my maternal grandmother spoke deep south while possessing qualities of a seer. I was raised in a small town in Central Florida (no small towns exist there now), and… [Read More]
Inner Conversations within the Therapy Session
In my most recent session of the Peer Supervision Series: Expanding the Therapist’s Interior Landscape, sponsored by Onlinevents, we discussed the inner conversations that occur within the therapy session. Generally there are three types of conversations going on in the room. The first is the literal, external conversation that both parties can hear. The second is… [Read More]
We’re Talking About Spiritual Coaching!
It’s been less than a year since Case Studies in Spiritual Coaching: A Survey Across Life, Wellness, and Work Domains was published. So I thought I would give a summary of activity since the book came out starting with our most recent effort! Perspectives Article Most recently, I co-wrote an article with Dr. Madison Leigh… [Read More]
Using Active Imagination in Supervision
In my inaugural session of the Peer Supervision Series: Expanding the Therapist’s Interior Landscape, sponsored by Onlinevents, we used active imagination, a concept originally posed by Carl Jung. You can see a small video clip of John Hillman discussing the concept of active imagination HERE. Active imagination has been compared to Sigmund Freud’s concept of… [Read More]
