BLOGS: FOR THERAPISTS BY THERAPISTS

Therapist sitting

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On Being a therapist's therapist

Here’s a question to consider—Are you a therapist’s therapist? Do you advocate for other therapists, and do you offer beneficence when the opportunity presents itself? An even better question to ponder--What do we owe each other when it comes to our...

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Therapists and Transcare: An Interview with Zach Hebert, LPC, NCC, PhD

One of the greatest pleasures I have in life are the friendships I've made along the way in my journey to becoming a therapist. For the most part,...

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The Dance of Therapy | Treatment Interfering Behaviors | Undertreating

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The Dance of Therapy: Attunement, Undertreating and TIBs

In the realm of therapy, there exists a dance, a rhythmic ebb and flow, where connection is fostered through attunement. This dance is a crucial part...

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Scales

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The Potential for Harm: Ethical Considerations in Counseling

As I continue to evolve in my professional identity, a lingering question has begun to consume my thoughts. Despite the extensive training and...

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KDH Collective | Multicultural Competency

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The Importance of Diversity in the Therapy Room

I feel a sense of shame sharing intense emotions, so I keep them to myself. However, it is humanly impossible to avoid feeling. It is a natural part...

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The Benefits and Challenges of Mental Health Consultation: Insights from The Collective

Consultation within the context of mental health is something every therapist should be familiar with and engage in--yet there is this anxious...

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Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy in Practice | KD Holmes | KDH Collective

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WHAT IS NEURODIVERGENT - INFORMED THERAPY?

As I delve into the world of Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy, I find myself questioning my personal approach to this theory. Am I truly a...

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KDH Collective | Neurodiversity - Affirming Therapy

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UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY: ADHD, AUTISM, & SENSORY DIFFERENCES

Neurodiversity affirming therapy is a relatively new approach to mental health care that seeks to celebrate and embrace neurological differences. It...

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Cults and Therapy : Ethics of Practice

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Exploring Parallels: Cults and Therapy - Ensuring Safety and Accountability

Any show on cults I fervishly watch in disbelief, fascination, and awe. It will suck me in, as I try to figure out the allure of its participants and...

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KDH Counseling Team | KDH Collective Team

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A LETTER TO MY FELLOW KDH TRAVELERS

When I first entered this profession, I carried a constant sense of inadequacy. Who was I to sit in "the chair" and help others? This feeling drove...

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