Supervision With A Vision

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about finding new interests New interest brings a lot of growth Being a beginner is important, we can get to know a different part of ourselves  New interests allows for crossover, new way of doing things Heather and I want to hear about some of the new things you are learning.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202605/5-mental-health-be...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about working in little bite size breaks Time efficient, effective, easy to get started Breaks up the day Small changes can make a big difference  Heather and I want to hear about little breaks you give yourself.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/food-junkie/202605/is-there-any-truth-to-the-exercise-snacking-trend

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about new ways we are all learning.   Using AI without thinking decreases learning When AI includes engagement, learning is dramatic increased The best application of AI makes you think Heather and I want to hear about ways that you are applying AI to what you do.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202604/ai-didnt-break-learning-it-...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about promoting yourself as a counselor, supervisor.   Self promoting can backfire What you do is as important as what you say Storytelling is magic Heather and I want to hear your examples of times when you attempted to promote yourself and failed.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimately-connected/202602/the-dating-shopping-list-trap Laugh Lo...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about longevity in counseling.   Purpose and relationship are the real metrics Mental and physical health matter Connection is the key Heather and I want to hear about the things that have made longevity as a counselor possible for you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-of-slow/202603/love-life-and-longevity-who-wants-to-be-forever-young

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about how we handle endings.   Endings are less dramatic than we think Medicine can manage a lot of the physical distress Emotional support can help you find peace Grief and guilt can remain Heather and I want to hear about times you have felt a loss as a counselor or supervisor and what you did to take care of yourself.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/u...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about the value of reflection.   Looking back can bring new meaning  Looking back is integrating new ideas Reflection can be derailed by novelty  Heather and I want to know ways that you are intentional about reflecting.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/code-conscience/202601/the-power-of-returning

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about challenges leaders face.   Overwork Avoiding bad apples Recovery time Heather and I would love to hear about some of the common challenges you face.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leading-for-wellness/202601/how-to-overcome-common-leadership-challenges

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about self regulation and technology.   People are persuaded by digital technology  Technology and connection can reduce problem behavior Greater self regulation reduces problematic technology use Heather and I want to know ways that you try to be responsible when giving labels. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202508/what-we-...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about picking tomatoes and choosing great working environments Tricks for choosing can help or confuse Tomatoes are designed to look ready, not necessarily taste ready Delayed feedback makes it heard to learn from our choices AI can mimic your quality cues Heather and I want to hear about tips you have when choosing a new position.  https://www.psychology...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about struggling to be consistent A tool not a test Infrastructure Frequency of consistency first, volume intensity comes second Heather and I want to hear about tricks you have that have helped you become more consistent.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202508/6-tips-for-people-who-struggle-with-consistency

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about supervisees feeling overconfident.   Reds flags impact assessment Red flags can be taken out of context Red flag signal strength confuses assessment Heather and I would interested to hear about ways that you assess.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/202508/how-overconfidence-leads-to-overlooking-danger Laugh Love Law Real c...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about when it is time to break the rules.   Adaptive thinking enables innovation  Safe spaces and open-ended challenges Smart rule breaking solves problems Heather and I want to know how you leave for your supervisees to break the rules.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-algorithmic-mind/202507/how-to-teach-kids-to-break-the-rules-intelligently...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about when it is time to intervene.   Timing of interventions impact outcome Problems can be avoided by being proactive Different strategies for different times Heather and I want to know your thoughts about the timing of interventions.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aligning-for-growth/202508/timing-is-everything-effective-times-to-intervene-wh...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about self disclosure in counseling and supervision  Sharing through technology creates a sense of closeness When you stop sharing it can create conflict Sharing can create digital drama Heather and I would interested to hear what you were taught about self disclosure and what self disclosure  looks like in your practice now.  https://www.psychologytoday....

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about applying Japanese wisdom to counseling and supervision Connect with others Appreciate the small things Intuitive understanding Appreciate quiet moments Heather and I would love to hear about connect https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/202504/japanese-wisdom-for-a-good-life

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about using storytelling in supervision Create meaning Find purpose Enhances impact Meaning plus purpose equals lasting happiness https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-regret-free-life/202505/the-story-you-tell-yourself

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about interactions with other intelligent lifeforms There are intelligent lifeforms all around us Contact can be life changing  How do we fit new experiences into our practice https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/about-thinking/202505/would-first-contact-with-aliens-melt-our-minds

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about the effect of cynical attitudes Limits creativity and growth Blocks meaningful change Name the feeling behind cynicism Replace cynicism and find stronger ideas, real contribution Heather and I would love to hear suggestions you have for squashing a cyclical attitude https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202503/why-cynicism-feels-sm...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about the relationship between being bored and burnout Learning and novelty experiences are necessary  Stay in comfort zone or venture out? Our brains need exploration and experiences  Heather and I would love to hear about ways that you are o https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202503/boreout-burnout-when-to-explore-and-wh...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about when we talk to ourselves We can problem solve without needing new information Increases motivation Self affirming Heather and I want to know about some of the things you talk to yourself about https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/defining-memories/202502/7-benefits-of-talking-to-ourselves-aloud

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about how we use To-Do Lists Constantly thinking about to dos is stressful Same stress thinking about to do as doing them Shift to done lists, plan to complete Heather and I would want to hear about how you manage your to do list, making the most effective.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202412/are-your-to-do-lists-to...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about complainers People are complainers This is not endearing Complaints can guide positive change Heather and I would want to hear about a complaint that you turned into magic, and you love the outcome. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist/202501/complaints-can-solve-problems Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Rea...

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about titles Sometimes have been given to us Titles can minimize our work New titles fit corporate or cultural changes We can change this Heather and I would want to hear what you and the people work with call yourselves. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/abcs-of-child-psychiatry/202501/prescriber-provider-and-other-titles-doctors-despise

Send us Fan Mail Heather and I are talking about throwing in the towel Chasing goals Giving up is a choice Let it Go Heather and I would want to hear about goals you gave up on and how you celebrated.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202412/winners-do-quit-dare-to-give-up