Episode 204

Leah Riddle 

In this episode of Supervision Smorgasboard, host Dr. Tara Sanderson welcomes guest Leah Riddell, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. The discussion centers around the challenges of managing student interns and the responsibility of group practice owners to act as a barrier between students and supervisors. Riddell emphasizes the importance of considering the time, energy, and ability to support interns with different learning needs when considering taking on an intern or practicum student. She also highlights the qualities she looks for in interns, such as independence, business ownership, or being second career students, as well as the need for a safe and supportive environment for students who have faced challenges. Communication, boundaries, and the ability to ask for help are key attributes she seeks in interns.