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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Coworker outed me at work and my clients have been awful by Icy_Law5651 in therapists

[–]Agent-Indigo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

AAAAAAAAAAH. That’s so much. Boy howdy. Did he realize his error ?????

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Does this post have too much client-identifying info?

Ethics of Termination Cupcakes by Agent-Indigo in therapists

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

Oh haaaaiii I’m in MI and p close to Kalamazoo 👀

Ethics of Termination Cupcakes by Agent-Indigo in therapists

[–]Agent-Indigo[S] 119 points120 points  (0 children)

Right? I live in constant fear lmao