Have you ever wondered what drama therapy was all about, or whether this would be a useful modality to add to your portfolio of clinical skills? To find out, I interviewed Noel McDermott, a licensed drama therapist and psychotherapist from England. Noel has 15 years of experience in working with individuals of all ages overcome […]
I Graduated! (Almost)
There I was with all my peers receiving my “diploma;” however, I needed to complete six more credits to receive my MSW… How was I allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony before being truly finished? My school grants students who are short six or less credits a “dean’s exception” to “walk” at the graduation […]
Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals
Hi Everyone! Just a quick note to say that I have a guest post up at Tamara Suttle’s Private Practice from the Inside Out website, about the occupational hazards about getting burned out as a mental health professional and some things that you can do in the self-care realm so as to avoid this. I […]
Secrets for Passing the LMSW Exam
Do you want to pass your LMSW exam on your first try? 74.5% of those who take the LMSW exam nationally pass on their first try; however, 90% of those who take the National Association of Social Workers’ (NASW) course pass the exam on their first try. Below are some helpful study tips from […]
Gestalt Therapy Explained: An Interview with a Gestalt Therapist
Gestalt therapy is one of the most experiential and present-focused approaches in psychotherapy, but if you’ve heard the term and found it hard to pin down exactly what it means, you’re not alone. To clear up some of the mysteries around Gestalt therapy, I interviewed Robert Mauksch, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), practicing Gestalt […]
