Farah Kurji  BSW, MSW, RCSW
EMDR Consultant
Online Consulting & Professional Support

The role of clinical supervision in counselling for registered social workers

Group Clinical Supervision for counsellors

Should you strive for EMDR Certification? Many therapists complete EMDR Therapy Training and find themselves wondering if they should pursue EMDR Certification. This is a fair question considering the high investment into Basic training - time, finances, and energy. My recommendation to you is a strong - yes! Yes, I think you should become certified and here's why: Connection. Staying connected to the EMDR Therapy community by pursing EMDR allows you to be aware of what is h

There are many benefits to being in private practice including setting your own hours, having your own office, working from home, defining your own training budget - the list goes on. But, I think there is one question we should ask when considering clinical private practice: "Am I good to do this alone?" If you answer this question with "Yes, I am good to do this alone" - then in my humble option - you aren't ready for private practice!! If your answer is "no, I can't do th

You've no doubt been in session when the dreaded statement is said: Instagram said I am...therefore I must be! When you're done suppressing the groan of pop psychology making online diagnosis to patients "they've" never met"...you may find yourself wondering if you'll have your career in 10 years! Could there be a chance that social media will be the "expert" on mental health? Well you're not alone! More and more clinicians who consult with me have asked that very question so

It's not uncommon to hear everyone mention COVID fatigue - but what of therapist who are fatigued from COVID as well? COVID presented new challenges for therapists. When COVID hit, therapists were not immune to juggling family schedules, panic and even anxiety unsure of what the tidal wave would bring. Being trained not to mix the professional and the personal - we left our personal at the door - and stepped into the treatment room. What was the cost of being an unseen frontl

Support for psychotherapists