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Amy Smitke
Dec 26, 20212 min read
Building Connection as a part of Professional Growth
Networking and marketing are two of the most important aspects of being a mental health professional, but they are also some of the least...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Self-Care and the New Year
We have about 1 more week left in 2021 and then it will be 2022. The questions that come up around the time are what did I do this year,...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 18, 20211 min read
How can Supervision be MORE than clinical growth?
Supervision is a crucial part of the mental health profession and it is important that supervisors understand their role and how to...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 15, 20211 min read
Grief During the Holidays
When you’ve lost someone the holidays can be a difficult time of year. It’s tough to look at the empty chair they would sit at. You think...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 11, 20211 min read
The importance of effective documentation in practice!
One of the most important pieces of clinical documentation is not just what you say, but how you say it. Mental health professionals are...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Holiday Stress and Pressure
Deck the halls with bells of holly? The holiday season can be filled with joy and celebration but can also feel very stressful. There’s...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 5, 20211 min read
The Dark Hole of your Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are a common problem among people who have mental health issues as well as mental health professionals. These limiting...
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Amy Smitke
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Favorite Quotes
Sometimes people say or write things that stick with you for a month, a year, or a lifetime. I keep quotes with me that I use to inspire,...
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Amy Smitke
Nov 27, 20211 min read
Why Don't Cats Struggle with Imposter Syndrome?
They know WHO they are! They Demand Respect and Boundaries! When you start a new job, it can be intimidating. You might feel like an...
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Amy Smitke
Nov 25, 20211 min read
The power of Gratitude!
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can change your life and your mental health. Research has shown that practicing gratitude can help...
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Amy Smitke
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Spending During the Holidays
We’re coming up no holiday spending time. How can we spend appropriately during the holidays? Between buying gifts, food, decorations, or...
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Amy Smitke
Nov 17, 20211 min read
“Cuffing Season” Relationships and Dating
Earlier in the month, we mentioned how it’s starting to colder as we settled into fall and soon winter. This means, cuffing season, which...
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Amy Smitke
Nov 10, 20211 min read
My Boundaries
I really enjoy listening to podcasts on my way to work or on my way home. And I’ve noticed there is a lot of talk about boundaries....
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Amy Smitke
Nov 7, 20211 min read
It’s the HOLIDAY SEASON
HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER! So many fall colors, of course, this depends on where you live. November brings us right into the middle of...
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Amy Smitke
Oct 21, 20212 min read
Another Supervision and Social Work
The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare. Bobby Knight Let’s keep going on with our Supervision...
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Amy Smitke
Oct 14, 20212 min read
More Supervision and Social Work
"If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before." - J Loren Norris Well back! I have had so many...
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Amy Smitke
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Supervision and Social Work
Encouragement is a necessary part of supervision. —Thomas J. Watson One part of the process to become a licensed social worker involves...
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Amy Smitke
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Couples: Discussing "taboo" things with your partner
What do you do when you want to discuss “taboo” things with your partner? First off what do we consider taboo? Is taboo what other people...
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Amy Smitke
Sep 8, 20211 min read
Depression: What happens when our brains adapt to depression?
Depression is more than feeling sad for a few minutes or crying during a sad movie. Depression is a mood disorder; it comes with a...
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Amy Smitke
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Wild Wednesday
Let’s get wild and think of dreams! If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation where would you go? I mean anywhere no limits,...
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