Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW has over 25 years of experience in social work and mental health practice. She is a frequent national continuing education speaker and former Professor of Social Work at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare. Diane has been involved in the provision of clinical supervision for over 15 years and has trained hundreds of clinicians on succeeding at supervision.
Working with clients who engage in non-suicidal self-injury requires more than risk assessment. Dr. Diane Bigler on the DBT-informed frameworks, person-centered tools, and clinical mindset shifts that make the difference.
The phone rings at 2:13 a.m. Maria doesn’t need to check the caller ID—she already knows. Her adult son’s voice is unsteady, alternating between urgency and apology, asking for help, “just this one more time.” By morning, Maria will replay the conversation, questioning every response: Did...
When you think back to your experiences with previous supervisors, what comes to mind? Are you reminded of a time when you received support, encouragement and feedback? Or, are you reminded of criticism, unreasonable expectations, and lack of guidance? Supervision experiences in the mental health field can vastly vary....
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
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