Episode 151: Molly Painschab, Clarissa Kennedy, Bethany Mazereeuw - What to Look For in a Counsellor

<p><strong>On todays podcast registered social workers and dual licensed mental health and addiction counsellor Molly, Bethany and Clarissa discuss what to look for in a counsellor and some questions to ask them before you start working with them. Here is a helpful guide we created for you as well!</strong></p> <p><strong>Questions to ask a Food Addiction Professional Before Working with them</strong></p> <p><strong>Education / Training / Certifications:</strong><br /> <strong>What is their educational background? </strong><br /> <strong>Where did they receive their degree/training in counseling/psychology/food addiction/coaching? </strong><br /> <strong>How long have they been practicing? </strong><br /> <strong>What licenses and certifications do they have? Which professional organizations do they belong to? </strong></p> <p><strong>Confidentiality: </strong><br /> <strong>What is their policy regarding privacy and confidentiality? </strong><br /> <strong>Do they adhere to professional ethical standards and keep client information secure? </strong></p> <p><strong>Professional Standards: </strong><br /> <strong>Are they in therapy themselves? How recently? How regularly? </strong><br /> <strong>Do they seek peer consultation? </strong><br /> <strong>Do they participate in supervision?</strong></p> <p><strong>Treatment Style: </strong><br /> <strong>How many clients have they had with similar circumstances to yours? </strong><br /> <strong>When was the last time they worked with someone similar to you? </strong><br /> <strong>Have them describe their ideal client. </strong><br /> <strong>What are their strengths and limitations are as a Food Addiction professional? </strong><br /> <strong>What is their general philosophy and approach to helping? </strong><br /> <strong>Are they more directive or more guiding? </strong><br /> <strong>What does a typical session look like? </strong><br /> <strong>How long are the sessions? </strong><br /> <strong>What kind of homework/reading do they give their clients? </strong><b