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Due to Covid-19 the IMHCA Peer Consultation Groups will be meeting virtually until further notice. Please see below for dates/times and instructions.
Treasure Valley Peer Consultation Group
1.5 free CE's available per group
A maximum of five consultation CE's are allowed per year for license renewal requirements (IBOL Rule 425.3.e). The five CE's are valued at between $85 and $190 at Treasure Valley CE rates.
- Open to all IMHCA Members
- Non-IMHCA members are welcome to try it out one time- Membership
- Must be a licensed mental health practitioner or a mental health practitioner-in-training to attend
What: If you'd like to get feedback, bring a condensed, de-identified counseling practice issue to share. Get support and access to the wisdom and experience of other practitioners. Or, you are welcome to come and just be a part of providing feedback for other providers.
How: "Wise Crowd" Consulting Structure which:
- Efficient and effective way to receive consultation
- Each consultation round lasts just fifteen minutes
- Multiple consultation groups possible at the same time to ensure most attendees who desire feedback will get it--no matter how many clinicians attend
- Enables the clinician to focus on feedback without the need to respond to all comments
- Unleashes the wisdom of the group
Next group is:
When: Wednesday, June 10th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: Virtual through Zoom--Information and registration to followFor more information contact Christy Babcock.
Tentative Dates for Future 2020 Meetings:
Friday, July 10th, 12:15-1:45 pm @ Virtual or Boise Library (TBD closer to the date)
Friday, Sept 11th, 12:15-1:45 pm @ TBD
Friday, Nov 13th, 12:15-1:45 pm @ TBD
What is a Peer Consultation Group?
A peer consultation group is comprised of clinicians who meet to provide feedback and support as they discuss challenging cases, ethical dilemmas, professional issues, and the effects of work on their well-being. In peer consultation each consultee retains all the responsibility for the client's treatment. Consultee's are free to accept or reject input given. Peer consultants have no responsibility for the client’s care.
What are the advantages of Peer Consultation Groups?
- Receive emotional support
- Increase a sense of community to reduce the risk of burnout
- Improve clinical skills and effectiveness
- Network with colleagues
- Discover resources
- Consult with colleagues about ethical responsibilities
- Reduce malpractice risk by recognizing and addressing thorny clinical situations
