I never imagined I would be blogging on this topic. A decade ago, as co-founder of the Online Therapy Institute, I had written about mental health and the use of technology during disasters. That was post-Katrina. I knew then that the internet would be a powerful tool during such trying times. But I could not… [Read More]
Transformation Life Coach- The New Buzz!
Becoming a Certified Transformation Life Coach is apparently the new rage and I just became one. Although from the 15-hour training I went through, I believe I was already doing this, even when I was a psychotherapist. Professional Development As a coach and coach educator I am always involved in some sort of professional development…. [Read More]
Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor
Did you know that the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) offers a certification in Clinical Supervision? The Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential is a national certification demonstrating competency and experience as a clinical supervisor. Many states endorse or require the ACS as a standard… [Read More]
Has your therapist or coach done their own work?
How does one decide how to choose a therapist or a coach? My own experience as a client is what motivated me to become a psychotherapist. I was in my 20’s and desperately seeking answers. And I got those answers over the course of several years. With guidance I peeled back the layers until I… [Read More]
On being called out as a con and a charlatan
I recently commented on a blog post about the wellness industry. I do that a lot because, well, I guess one might say I am part of that industry since I am a wellness coach, a wellness coach educator, an aromatherapist and a practitioner of other complementary and alternative modalities. I got called out. I… [Read More]
Ethical Online Coaching
Time sure flies! And it is time for an update. Havana Wellness Studio and Online Therapy Institute, in partnership with The Institute for Life Coach Training have updated the Ethical Framework for the Use of Technology in Coaching. We are introducing the updated framework as a White Paper entitled, Ethical Framework for Technology-delivered Coaching. The… [Read More]
Merging Intuition with Sound Ethical Practice
I was recently asked to speak to a group of psychotherapists and mental health clinicians about the use of intuition in one’s therapy practice. Actually, the way the invitation came to be was inspirational and synchronous. My friend and colleague, Cedric Speyer of Innerview Guidance International is member of a group of clinicians interested in… [Read More]
How I teach online courses: There is a difference.
When someone expresses interest in one of my online courses, the first question is often “When can I start?” The next question is, “Is there a test?” And the final question is always, “Where is my certificate?” If you look at my list of courses you know the topics are varied and cover a wide… [Read More]
