How I Survive and Thrive as a Mobile School-Based Therapist. What’s in My Bag?

by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jun 13, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources

Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Hi! If you checked out my Instagram Reel Series “What’s In My Bag?” you might have wondered where to get some of the...

Minimize Blank Stares: 10 Surprising Questions to Get Clients Thinking

by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | May 29, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals

We have all been in one of these situations: Noticing that sessions have the same pattern/topic of conversation. Wondering what would be a good thing to say after a shocking statement. Trying to decide if silence would be enough to help the client reflect. Maybe even...

Where to Start to Find Eating Disorder Treatment Resources (For Mental Health Professionals)

by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Aug 20, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources

In my experience as a therapist, I have noticed that there are few resources for professionals to learn about treating eating disorders. I have heard therapists, psychiatrists, and case managers say they have had little training on these topics. Further, access to...

Prepping for Trauma Processing

by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Apr 9, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals

Disclaimer: The following information should not be taken as advice. It is for informational and educational purposes only from my experiences. Please seek pieces of training or supervision from qualified personnel. Also, I am not associated with any of the external...

10 Books You Can Totally Skim and Still Learn A Lot – For Mental Health Professionals

by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Mar 19, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources, Students/Prospective Students

Like many others, I collect a large amount of therapy and social work-related books. I have every intention to read them and hope I finish at least a good handful soon. However, that is just not in the cards for me right now. I imagine many people are like me and want...

Resources for Therapy with Children 0-5

by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Feb 19, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources

If you are like me and your primary population is NOT children under 5, yet you still work with them from time-to-time, then you also may have found yourself wondering what your role is since you cannot do regular talk-therapy. While most work in my experience with...
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