Dr Paul Gibney

By Paul B. Gibney, Ph.D. The Human Services Sector is a very challenging arena in which to work. Often underfunded, understaffed, and overwhelmed, the sector seems to survive and function via the efforts and commitment of an extraordinary workforce, persons dedicated to attempting to improve the lives of disadvantaged others. This is typically the case…

In recent times, numerous clients and supervisees have been keen to discuss their experience of providing therapy or attending meetings through online platforms. The overwhelming consensus is that “it’s exhausting”. Various explanations are put forward — the attention to a small screen, the need to appear attentive; the need not to be seen as having…