Recovering-hope-blog-Boundaries and compassion aren't opposites. Learn how ethical supervision requires holding both—without cruelty, coercion, or role confusion.

Boundaries and compassion aren't opposites

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April 30, 2026
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With over two decades of experience, Finn holds licenses as an alcohol and drug counselor in the State of Minnesota and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition to their leadership role, Finn serves as Adjunct Faculty at Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis College, where they teach in Alcohol and Drug Counseling programs. They are also the owner of Carmichael Finn LLC, specializing in team-building, training, and quality consultation for behavioral health organizations. Finn serves on the Board of Directors of Thrive Family Recovery Resources a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of families navigating the journey of healing and hope amidst the challenges of addiction. Finn also serves as the President of the Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs (MARATP) Ethics Committee.

Carmichael Finn | Executive Director | MA, LMFT, LADC, AADCR-MN

With over two decades of experience, Finn holds licenses as an alcohol and drug counselor in the State of Minnesota and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition to their leadership role, Finn serves as Adjunct Faculty at Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis College, where they teach in Alcohol and Drug Counseling programs. They are also the owner of Carmichael Finn LLC, specializing in team-building, training, and quality consultation for behavioral health organizations. Finn serves on the Board of Directors of Thrive Family Recovery Resources a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of families navigating the journey of healing and hope amidst the challenges of addiction. Finn also serves as the President of the Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs (MARATP) Ethics Committee.

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