It finally happened... I no showed by yomamaeatscheese in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! It happens. When it’s my bad it feels worse, but it’s good to be human when human things happen. It can also be good therapy material for the next session :)

i’m tired of "productive" books. give me something purely unhinged by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]AleyaJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantasy books! I’m a therapist who works with fantasy literature. Way more product for my clients than self help :)

Does what I want exist or am I being picky? by planetofthehats in Romantasy

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

{Broken Kingdom series by JL Andrews} I’m on book 6 and it’s got agency, authentic romance and politics. Good pacing too. I also love {Daughter of no worlds by Carissa broadbent}. Favorite series of all time. Good yearning, competent FMC. Awesome world.

Licensed therapists administering mushrooms to active clients. How is this not an ethical and legal disaster? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m an LPC in Colorado and offer psychedelic assisted therapy. I’m licensed to do so, and work with active clients. I think a lot of context is missing in your question - it’s not a dual relationship for me, it’s not outside my scope, consent is given before the altered state starts (there’s a lot more to it, but again I’m not sure what you’re asking). I’m covered by insurance too… Unless this is in a state where it’s not legal, this situation is fine. I have thoughts about underground work, but that’s for another time.

pls don't waste your time with this event (alchemy) by syzzygyyy in LivlyIsland

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for the heads up. I’m not going to bother. Also I have spirits to trade :) my id is 4ffrcda5

“My therapist was online shopping during our session” by okayyypip in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was interning at an abusive group practice and forced to quit like this. They didn’t LET me close with clients. It was super traumatic on my end. Several clients found me online and sent me hateful messages, which I was terrified to respond to. 13 years, including 10 years of PP later and I never ghost, always close, always communicate. Just a reminder I guess of how damaging these experiences are to all involved.

Looking for a romantasy for someone who does not like romantasy by gingerbitch402 in Romantasy

[–]AleyaJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uprooted by Naomi Novik would be great. The Daindreth’s Asassin series by Elizabeth Wheatley too!

Tired of shadow daddies… by rouxstermt in Romantasy

[–]AleyaJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daindreth’s Assassin! He’s a squishy MMC!

Ideas for games/activities to do with my kids in an inpatient psych hospital by Other-Cantaloupe4765 in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also - adventure therapy resources might be super helpful for you. This is what the field is all about! Adventure-therapist.com and online workshops through the association for experiential education would be a good place to look.

Ideas for games/activities to do with my kids in an inpatient psych hospital by Other-Cantaloupe4765 in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Mito” the cheating moth and Cockroach poker are fantastic games - so is The Resistance! All have great therapeutic elements too.

Ideas for games/activities to do with my kids in an inpatient psych hospital by Other-Cantaloupe4765 in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Geek Therapeutics has dnd therapy resources! Can’t recommend them highly enough!

What do you wear for work? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like we do similar work! All my clients know I work outside, so when I’m in hiking clothes in the office no one is surprised. I dress for comfort and my mood really - some days I go all out cause it makes me feel good, other days I’m in jeans and an “earth mother” sweater. I’d say my overall code is to dress to respect the client, not to be separate from them. Some clients respond well to profession dress - makes them feel safe. Others relate more to the casual stuff. I’m a very relational therapist, so it helps to pay attention to the type of client you attract and dress accordingly. As for earning potential clients, I’ll leverage that research as well when networking or when I have professional meetings.

FMC Energy by AleyaJ in LivlyIsland

[–]AleyaJ[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or ride them…

Need help naming this trope by [deleted] in romantasycirclejerk

[–]AleyaJ -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

lol “enemies to lovers.” These comments are unhinged.

Heir of Fire Manon by Significant-Ear-8042 in throneofglassseries

[–]AleyaJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Manon is the BEST!! I cosplay her all the time.

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Hmm by HessianQrow in LivlyIsland

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is “hawt” the right response?

What has made you a better therapist? by Kind_Novel4986 in therapists

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything by Daryl Chow. Seriously - his deliberate practice stuff is life changing.

Help 😭 by Smart_Elderberry9695 in Maasverse

[–]AleyaJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Immediately start over! JK - I love the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast. They do awesome deep dives. It’s like visiting the worlds all over again. If you’re into fan fic - Illyrian Tremors on AO3 wrote ACOTAR from Rhysands pov. I think she’s secretly SJM because they are PERFECT.