The job of a counsellor is to listen to other people’s stories; we encourage people to tell their story because it is essential for healing. Listening to stories of trauma, loss and heartache has a substantial impact on how we see the world, ourselves and those around us. Ironically, we seldom get an opportunity to tell our own story.
Many workplaces offer clinical supervision, however, this often has the look and feel of service management; and becomes us repeating our client stories. What about our story? Having a place to talk about what we have heard; how it has affected and changed us is essential if we want to grow in our practice and our lives.
Some people find it difficult to be open and vulnerable in their place of employment, and some people have no clinical supervision offered where they work. This all leads to a lack of space for us tell our own story. The very service we offer to clients, we often don’t prioritize for ourselves.
Clinical Supervision with Cathy Bidwell will focus on openly and compassionately hearing your story. This may include;
- Exploring how your work impacts you and your daily life
- Learning how to stay grounded and present during difficult sessions
- Developing strategies to leave your clients issues and concerns with them
- Understanding your transference
Having chosen a difficult career, we owe it to ourselves to take care of our personal and professional lives. This work influences our life story, which is worth paying attention to. There is something we can do for ourselves. To contact me about accessing clinical supervision click here.
I am available to meet in person within Simcoe County, Ontario. I can also meet virtually if you live outside of Simcoe County. I am registered with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and will provide you with a receipt for our sessions, that may or may not be covered by benefit packages.