Supervision Simplified - How to Show Up When Life Gets Messy: Lessons in Capacity

How to Show Up When Life Gets Messy: Lessons in Capacity

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11/14/24 • 44 min

Supervision Simplified

In this episode, Dr. Amy Parks and Valarie Harris dive deep into the concept of capacity - what it means, how it expands and contracts, and why it's a critical skill for clinicians navigating personal and professional challenges.

Valarie shares her transformative year filled with personal upheaval, professional growth, and unexpected lessons in resilience. Together, they explore how managing capacity enhances leadership, supervision, and clinician well-being, while offering practical insights for thriving in both chaotic and calm seasons.

Whether you're a supervisor, clinician, or leader, this episode will inspire and challenge you to rethink how you show up for yourself and your team.

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