

It's a great option for individuals with busy schedules or limited free time. Virtual therapy allows you to connect with your therapist anywhere. Reserve a time and comfortable space for your sessions Many practitioners are always looking for ways to grow in their counselling care. By outlining your expectations and boundaries, you and your therapist can find ways to navigate your relationship better and personalize your approach.ĭon’t forget to offer your therapist feedback.

Your first session will let you and your therapist outline what you expect from your future sessions. This allows your therapist to understand areas you wish to work on and also allows for you to create goals and regularly keep track of your progress. Outline your expectationsĬreating a checklist of areas you want to focus on during your sessions can be very beneficial. We partnered with Zoe Klein, M.Ed, MSW, Registered Social Worker and therapist on the Inkblot Therapy platform, to help us compile a list of five easy tips you can implement to get the best out of your first sessions with Inkblot Therapy. At Inkblot, we want you to get the best out of your counselling sessions, and we know it can be tough to know exactly where to start. Want to help improve the mental health of individuals and organizations at a fun and fast-growing startup? Check out open roles at Inkblot Therapy.In this modern world, virtual counselling is an excellent tool for therapy, but adjusting to a digital form of counselling could be challenging for some. In the coming year, Inkblot will continue to grow its talented team, focusing on maintaining a diverse, inclusive and healthy work environment where all employees can thrive. I’m proud to work at a company that is committed to advancing underrepresented groups through true mentorship and leadership opportunities.” “At Inkblot, I had leaders who not only advocated for me but ensured that I was given the necessary support and resources to be successful in my product management career. “The tech industry often lags behind the rest of the job market when it comes to gender inclusion,” says Yiwen Sim, VP of Product at Inkblot.

According to recent data, women make up just about 30 per cent of the Canadian tech workforce, which drops to 13 per cent in the executive suite and even lower for technical and product roles. While Inkblot boasts a staff of more than 60 per cent women, the majority of the tech industry remains behind in gender diversity in the workforce. “Inkblot shows an ongoing commitment to the advancement of women in the workplace in its hiring practices, promotion opportunities and offering accessible mental health support to employees at every turn.” “With a leadership team made up of over two-thirds women, I’m not surprised to see Inkblot on this list,” says Denise Richardson, SVP of Commercial at the company. Inkblot was ranked among the top workplaces for women based on employee responses to the Trust Index Survey, our track record for the advancement of women in the organization and programs like Room For Her-a partner initiative with Green Shield Canada aimed at supporting women’s mental health through free resources. To be eligible for the list, all organizations must have been “Great Place to Work-Certified™” in the past year, have a minimum of 15 employees who are women, and have consensus from at least 90 per cent of employees that people are treated fairly, regardless of their gender. We’re proud to share that Inkblot Therapy has been recognized as a 2022 Best Workplace for Women based on an independent survey by Great Place to Work Canada of employees at hundreds of organizations.
