Beyond Borders: The Immigration Evaluation Podcast
Mariela G. Shibley, Psy.D.
25 episodes
1 week ago
When a client’s fear sounds irrational on paper, it can quietly undermine their credibility, even when the emotion behind it is completely valid. This episode explores how to translate those fears into clear, compassionate language that preserves both emotional truth and clinical accuracy. Using real examples of clients who catastrophize medical results or describe relocation in dramatic terms, you’ll learn how context, framing, and careful wording can transform a report from questionable to ...
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When a client’s fear sounds irrational on paper, it can quietly undermine their credibility, even when the emotion behind it is completely valid. This episode explores how to translate those fears into clear, compassionate language that preserves both emotional truth and clinical accuracy. Using real examples of clients who catastrophize medical results or describe relocation in dramatic terms, you’ll learn how context, framing, and careful wording can transform a report from questionable to ...
Why Self-Care Matters for Mental Health Professionals Doing Immigration Evaluation Work
Beyond Borders: The Immigration Evaluation Podcast
15 minutes
6 months ago
Why Self-Care Matters for Mental Health Professionals Doing Immigration Evaluation Work
Holding space for trauma day after day takes a toll—and without intentional self-care, even the most mission-driven clinicians can burn out. This episode explores the emotional cost mental health professionals endure in immigration evaluation work, unpacking vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and the subtle ways burnout creeps in. You'll learn how to recognize subtle warning signs, establish sustainable habits, and protect your emotional health without losing your sense of purpose. W...
Beyond Borders: The Immigration Evaluation Podcast
When a client’s fear sounds irrational on paper, it can quietly undermine their credibility, even when the emotion behind it is completely valid. This episode explores how to translate those fears into clear, compassionate language that preserves both emotional truth and clinical accuracy. Using real examples of clients who catastrophize medical results or describe relocation in dramatic terms, you’ll learn how context, framing, and careful wording can transform a report from questionable to ...
