In my most recent session of the Peer Supervision Series: Expanding the Therapist’s Interior Landscape, sponsored by Onlinevents, we discussed “being the time weaver” in the therapy session and how constructs of time are conceptualized. In our workshop today, I asked everyone to think of a recent client session. I had the group engage in contemplative writing,… [Read More]
The Use of Oracle or Tarot Cards in Therapy
In therapy, it’s essential to create a nurturing and accepting environment where clients feel safe to express themselves. This applies to both individual and group therapy settings. When using tools like tarot cards in therapy, oracle cards in therapy, creative expression, or accompanying stories, avoid focusing on the client’s artistic or interpretive skills. These tools… [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]
Learn How to Conduct Oracle Card Readings!
Do you want to master the art of using an Oracle deck? Learn how to read oracle cards! Imagine having a deck you can truly call your own—a deck that resonates with you completely. If this is your wish, the Essential Soul Care® Oracle deck and the corresponding certification course are perfect for you. Essential Soul Care®… [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]
Preparing Your Supervisee for Clinical Supervision
The topic I most discuss with supervisors and supervisors in training, is how the supervisor can truly gauge the supervisee’s interactions, skill level and internal processing (my words) of client sessions. In a clinical supervision case consultation, the supervisee comes prepared with a written reflection. How do you know if the supervisee “gets” this work… [Read More]
