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    Joanne Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She has documented her journey from a Resident in Counseling to a newly licensed professional counselor and now currently blogs as owner of a group private practice. Joanne has a passion for utilizing various specialties in her work within the field of counseling. She utilizes play therapy interventions as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™, works with clients impacted by trauma, as an EMDR Certified Therapist and provides perinatal mental health counseling, couples counseling and family therapy.

     

    • Professional Development through Reeducation

      Jul 12, 2016
      While sitting and reading my professional journals, extrapolating as much information as possible; I can it suddenly occurred to me…. Some of the best resources that I have are those graduate school textbooks sitting on my bookshelves.
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    • Developing a Network of Colleagues

      Jul 05, 2016
      As a new professional, how do you develop a network of colleagues within the field of counseling?
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    • Prevention from Burnout

      Jun 21, 2016
      With all of the enthusiasm and excitement of your new professional position, you may inadvertently put too much into that and a lot less into yourself. Always remember self-care… What does that mean to you?
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    • Learning opportunities while on the job

      May 23, 2016
      Your first job after receiving your Master’s Degree is typically one of exhilaration, hard work and application of all of those graduate studies classes. I have the lens of looking upon this situation as an opportunity to continue to learn while applying beneficence, empathy and cultivating a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients.
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    • Do I really need a mentor?

      May 17, 2016
      So, you have already graduated, you have a professional position working towards licensure. Do you really need a mentor? I would say absolutely…. In regards to my own personal journey, I found that acquiring a mentor is something that I have found useful in obtaining sound counsel for those situations and experiences that prove arduous.
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