Compassion Fatigue vs Vicarious Trauma: Understanding the Difference

Compassion Fatigue vs Vicarious Trauma: Understanding the Difference

by IanRobertson | Jun 14, 2026 | Blog

Introduction When you work in mental health, addictions, healthcare, or frontline support long enough, the work starts to affect you. Sometimes it shows up as exhaustion.Sometimes it feels like emotional numbness.Sometimes you notice yourself becoming more reactive,...
Suicide Risk: Foreseeability vs Predictability in Clinical Practice

Suicide Risk: Foreseeability vs Predictability in Clinical Practice

by IanRobertson | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog

Introduction Suicide risk is one of the most difficult areas clinicians navigate. There is pressure to assess accurately, respond appropriately, and make decisions in situations where there is often uncertainty. After a suicide attempt or death, the conversation...
Motivational Interviewing Beyond the Basics for Complex Cases

Motivational Interviewing Beyond the Basics for Complex Cases

by IanRobertson | May 12, 2026 | Blog

Introduction Motivational Interviewing is often introduced as a way to support change without pushing or directing. You learn to ask open questions.You reflect.You avoid arguing. That works in more straightforward situations. In more complex cases, things tend to...
What Structured Clinical Supervision Should Actually Include

What Structured Clinical Supervision Should Actually Include

by IanRobertson | May 12, 2026 | Blog

Introduction Clinical supervision is often treated as a place to talk through cases. You bring something that feels challenging.You get another perspective.You move on to the next session. That can be useful, but it rarely builds consistency in how you actually work....
5 Things Structured Clinical Supervision Should Actually Include

5 Things Structured Clinical Supervision Should Actually Include

by IanRobertson | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog

Introduction Clinical supervision often becomes something you fit in when there is time. A quick check in.A space to review a case.A place to talk through what feels challenging. That can be helpful, but it usually stays at the surface. If you want supervision to...
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