The Phoenix is a mythical bird that has been incorporated, over the history of humanity, into cultural stories and religions around the world. The story is that 'When the Phoenix feels the end of her existence approaching, she builds a nest, sets it on fire, and is consumed by the flames. From the pile of ashes, a new Phoenix arises, renewed and powerful.
The Phoenix speaks to many themes (archetypes) including eternal life, death, resurrection, recovery, rebirth, renewal, fresh beginnings, self-regeneration, and healing. She symbolizes the eternal flame which be be faith, transformation, or will. Continually morphing, she represents the idea that the end is only the beginning.
The Phoenix can be a helpful symbol when you feel your need to regenerate any area of your life. This could be your health, relationship(s), a creative endeavor, your environment, your attitude, or the way you view the world. At the heart of Phoenix symbolism and meaning is faith, and knowing that you can begin again. Like the Phoenix, one can navigate through difficult periods in life and come through them stronger and more resilient than ever.
With the help of psychotherapy, you can discover inner strength, hope, and perseverance, and develop strategies and tools to make positive changes in your life; rising from the ashes of your own challenges to make something meaningful out of them.
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Training & Consultation
I no longer do clinical supervision for LPCs, but I continue to conduct play therapy supervision for individuals seeking their certification. I am happy to consult as needed.
My approach is person centered and developmental, focusing on the needs of each individual to facilitate learning, competency, and personal growth. I offer play therapy supervision/consultation individually and in pairs for those seeking play therapy registration.
Consultation issues include, but are not limited to:
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Conceptualization
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Evaluation and diagnosis
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Treatment planning and intervention
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Ethics
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Self-examination and personal growth
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Use of self as a therapist
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Self care (family of origin issues, dealing with life transitions and challenges,
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Balance between personal and professional life, secondary trauma, integrity)
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The journey toward certification
Cost: $120 per clinical hour for individual consultation: (60 minutes)
$ 50 each per clinical hour for paired consultation (60 minutes)
Use the following links for specific certification/licensure criteria.
Workshops/ presentations and training I have conducted include:
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Sexuality and sexism in advertising
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Stress management
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Stresses of childhood and adolescence
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Women in counseling
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Changing roles of women in film & TV
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Special issues in counseling gays and lesbians
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Group cohesiveness & basic tasks of the group therapist
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ADHD in children and adolescents
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Emotions and well-being
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Play therapy: it takes a lot of slow to grow (introduction to play therapy)
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The hardest job you'll ever love (stresses resulting from the birth of twins)
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Looking for meaning in children's art
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Sand tray therapy
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Reactive attachment disorder
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Gender sensitivity in health care
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How to communicate effectively with kids
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Structural model of personality & defense mechanisms
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A curiosity of the sexes: variables of sex & gender
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Using play in therapy
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Understanding metaphor
Training modules range from one hour in-services to two-day introductory workshops in play therapy.