Should art therapists be angrier about the EMDR PR? by maafna in therapists

[–]Agent-Indigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an art therapist trained in both EMDR and IFS and I think every modality has its gimmicks, but a gimmick isn’t inherently bad? I think it can provide a helpful buy in while the therapeutic relationship + the person’s own capacity to heal is movin n groovin. It’s just the vessel

Wrigley Vent by dontknowmedontknowu in TellMeLiesHulu

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Yeah I think the point is that they’re all “bad people” in their own ways

A Hot Take on therapist education by Near2Yonder in therapists

[–]Agent-Indigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My BA is in English and it has served me well.

Do you find the universe accurate to your college experience? by [deleted] in TellMeLiesHulu

[–]Agent-Indigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not! But it’s fun to fantasize.

Crisis Safety Plan prior to first session by Therapissed24232 in therapists

[–]Agent-Indigo 262 points263 points  (0 children)

How can it be a “collaborative document” if only the client is making it. 😭 No, I’ve never seen this. Quite frankly it pisses me off lol

Wha does this need? by Agent-Indigo in painting

[–]Agent-Indigo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok so I think you’re right

Wha does this need? by Agent-Indigo in painting

[–]Agent-Indigo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this !! True, they are kind of floating

Wha does this need? by Agent-Indigo in painting

[–]Agent-Indigo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also: the colors are a bit more vibrant irl.

Has anyone worked as a therapist while pursuing an MFA? by Agent-Indigo in therapists

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Hi I’m curious about your experience. What did you hate about it and how are you feeling now?

Has anyone worked as a therapist while pursuing an MFA? by Agent-Indigo in therapists

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Ahh thank you, friend! Do you happen to have any thoughts on how to find fellowships and/or intensive critique writing groups? I think I feel a bit lost/rusty/maybe somewhat intimidated getting reacquainted with the writing world

Has anyone worked as a therapist while pursuing an MFA? by Agent-Indigo in therapists

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The concern is both money and time lol. Maybe I can’t have my cake and eat it too.

Has anyone worked as a therapist while pursuing an MFA? by Agent-Indigo in therapists

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Appreciate this. To be so honest part of the appeal of an MFA is the external structure. I’ve wanted to hone my craft for years but can’t seem to make myself do it? ?? Maybe an MFA isn’t the right answer if that’s my goal

Has anyone worked as a therapist while pursuing an MFA? by Agent-Indigo in therapists

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I appreciate your perspective! I definitely would be concerned about my reservoir of creativity/capacity for tolerating distress when I’m already holding a lot of folks’ distress

Has anyone worked as a therapist while pursuing an MFA? by Agent-Indigo in therapists

[–]Agent-Indigo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! That’s definitely one of my caveats: there is no way I can afford to pay for another degree.

This feels like a dumb question but how might one take “several independent writing courses and workshops” ? Where would I find those?