Professional Supervision: More Than Just Oversight — It’s Growth with Shannon Heers - The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast

What role can professional supervision play in helping allied health professionals not only avoid burnout but thrive in their careers? That’s the topic of conversation in episode when Jo is joined by Shannon Heers. Shannon Heers is a therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. 

In this conversation, Jo and Shannon discuss:

• How many private practice owners can feel alone and isolated and how that can contribute to burnout
• Shannon’s experience with burnout
• The direct correlation Shannon has seen between her clinical capabilities and her ability to thrive as an allied health professional, with the amount and type of supervision she had at the time 
• The struggles many allied health professionals experience asking for help
• Why some mental health professionals struggle with the idea (and need) of supervision once licenced
• How becoming a clinical supervisor has been good for Shannon’s development and wellbeing
• Shannon’s advice on how to enjoy longevity in the profession
• The type, and amount, of support Shannon has in her life helps her avoid burnout and thrive as a clinician

About Shannon: Shannon Heers is a therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. Firelight Supervision provides clinical supervision to counsellors and social workers pursuing licensure, as well as clinical consultation for post-licensure professional growth and development. Shannon is also the owner of Catalyss Counseling, a private-pay group private practice located in Colorado. Shannon is passionate about decreasing therapist isolation, preventing burnout, and providing private practice therapists with the clinical support they deserve.

You can connect with Shannon via her website at Firelight Supervision.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Future Proofing Health Professional Facebook group 

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