More than fifteen years ago, Kate Anthony and I wrote about cyberspace not simply as a communication tool, but as a culture unto itself- Cyberspace as Culture. At the time, many helping professionals still viewed online interaction as somehow “less real” than face-to-face connection. Relationships formed online were often dismissed as superficial, artificial, or psychologically… [Read More]
When is it Therapy- and When is it Something Else?
Let’s take a closer look at CAM and coaching in clinical and non-clinical practice. Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also referred to as Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) is becoming increasingly more popular both to practitioners and potential clients. The Assumption of a “Presenting Problem” in Therapy I attended a presentation about documentation hosted by The… [Read More]
Scent Memory in Therapy: Olfactory Somatics
Scent memory is one of the most immediate and evocative forms of memory recall. In therapy, a single aroma can transport a client into an earlier emotional or sensory experience—often without conscious effort. Scent memory is a powerful clinical tool. Learn how to use olfactory somatics, embodied active imagination, and essential oils in therapy to… [Read More]
Ethics in Coaching: Why One Code Is Not Enough
…and why one ethics code still matters most… There’s a quiet assumption in many professional trainings that ethical clarity comes from choosing the “right” code of ethics—and then following it closely. But in practice, ethical decision-making rarely unfolds that neatly. In coaching, we work within a profession that continues to evolve, drawing from multiple disciplines… [Read More]
When Therapists Become Coaches
Recently I shared a post about coach training for therapists, and the conversation that followed raised several thoughtful questions. Many therapists expressed curiosity, skepticism, and even frustration based on past experiences with coaches. These responses are important, because they highlight something the helping professions are currently navigating: the evolving relationship between therapy and coaching. One… [Read More]
The Ethical Use of AI in Clinical Supervision
Let’s talk about the ethical use of AI in clinical supervision, within a cultural, legal and clinical framework. Artificial intelligence is already part of the supervision landscape. Supervisees are using AI to draft case summaries.Clients are consulting AI for mental health advice.Practitioners are experimenting with AI-assisted documentation and treatment planning. The question is no longer… [Read More]
There Is No One Diet That Fits Every Body
In wellness spaces—especially those focused on histamine intolerance, inflammation, lymphatic health, migraines, or autoimmune conditions—dietary conversations often start with curiosity and end in certainty. But here’s the thing. There is no one diet that fits every body. Eat this. Never eat that. If you’re still sick, you’re doing it wrong. I want to slow that… [Read More]
Holding Authority, Accountability, and Growth in Clinical Supervision
I’ve been teaching clinical supervision courses for over 2 decades and offering clinical supervision as well as supervision of supervision for more years than that. Over time, repeat themes show up and one of those themes relates to is balance. Imagine a wellness wheel for clinical supervisors. The Supervisory Balance Wheel is a tool to… [Read More]
