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How to Evaluate Integrity, Trust, and Commitment in a Prospective LPC Associate: Free Downloadable Template!
Determining integrity, trust, and commitment in a prospective LPC Associate is crucial for several reasons. Why is it important? Client...


Empowering Client Success: A Professional Guide to Supporting New Year's Resolutions (Download: Personal Goal Tracking Worksheet)
Personal Goal Setting! As Licensed Professional Counselors, we play a crucial role in helping clients transform their New Year's...


Finding Your Footing: Essential Insights for New Counselors
Essential Insights for New Counselors Embarking on a career in mental health counseling is both exciting and challenging. As a newly...


Emergency Protocols: Critical Considerations for Texas LPC Supervisors
As Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisors, we bear a significant responsibility not just for the professional development of our LPC...


Top 5 Communication Skills for LPC Supervisors: Enhancing Professional Development and Mentorship
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful LPC supervision. As supervisors guide and develop LPC Associates, their ability...


Understanding Informed Consent: A Cornerstone of Ethical Counseling Practice (Downloadable Template)
(Downloadable template is for sample purposes only and is not distributed here for use). As mental health professionals in Texas,...


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Integrating Awareness into Your Counseling Practice
As Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas, we play a crucial role in addressing domestic violence and supporting survivors. This...


Mandatory Reporting for LPCs in Texas
Report Abuse to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services By phone: 1-800-252-5400 Online: Texas Abuse Hotline As...


Suicide Prevention Month: Integrating Awareness into Supervision and Counseling
If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, immediate help is available. Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis...


Assessing Homicidal Ideation. A Guide and Downloadable Checklist.
Conducting a Homicide Assessment: A Guide for Texas Licensed Professional Counselors As licensed professional counselors, we have a...


Parallel Processing in the Supervision Session
Parallel Processing in LPC Supervision Parallel processing is a fascinating and often complex phenomenon in the world of LPC supervision....


LPC Associates! Tips For Getting the Most Out of Supervision
1. Be prepared: Preparation is key to productive supervision. Before each session, review your recent cases and identify specific...


The Political Landscape and Client Stress
In today's rapidly changing political landscape, many clients are experiencing increased stress and anxiety related to daily political...


Psychopharmacology and LPC Supervision
When it comes to requiring LPC Associates to learn about behavioral health related medications, there are various advantages and...


Documenting Supervision Concerns (downloadable form included)
As LPC supervisors, one of our key responsibilities is to guide and support LPC Associates in their professional development. However,...


What is "Sadphishing"?
Understanding Sadphishing In the digital age, mental health professionals are encountering new challenges and trends that impact their...


Formative and Summative Feedback in Supervision
(This post includes a downloadable summative evaluation form!) Summative and formative evaluations are both important components of...


Countertransference in Counseling: Addressing the Therapist's Reactions
As counselors, we strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences....


Refresher Overview of Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611- Confidentiality
Chapter 611 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, titled "Mental Health Records," contains several provisions that are directly relevant...


The Importance of Safety Planning in Counseling- (Downloadable Safety Plan template and example)
A safety plan is a crucial tool for addressing and managing crisis situations, particularly those involving potential harm to the client...

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