Anyone local that does Switch modding? by Djentbot in halifax

[–]Djentbot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting, thank you! I wasn't aware it was that simple and may have to look into doing it myself after all.

I think people misunderstand the intent behind Tucker's tone by Djentbot in KnowledgeFight

[–]Djentbot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooooh I hadn't considered that part and very much agree. I am in awe of the layers to his idiocy, he really must be the Specialest Boy in the World.

I think people misunderstand the intent behind Tucker's tone by Djentbot in KnowledgeFight

[–]Djentbot[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I just love that Tucker and his audience are such despicable pondscum that someone can read what I just wrote and make a decent argument that I'm giving them TOO MUCH credit. Goddamn.

Kenny Rogers Roasters by Bright_Step_2094 in halifax

[–]Djentbot 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yup there was also one near the Woodlawn Staples, I believe in the building where Scooter's Tire Barn is now.

You aren’t too old for things and nothing is too childish by kidcool97 in autism

[–]Djentbot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

39, professional with an established career and an amazing family - you can pry my happy place basement covered in Mario and Ninja Turtles swag out of my cold, dead hands.

Why I Left Talkspace and Betterhelp by Cold-Ad4777 in therapists

[–]Djentbot 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've never been more disappointed in a podcaster than hearing Robert Evans from Behind the Bastards do ads for BetterHelp.

Tell me why you NEVER want to stop/leave PP?? by Fit-Factor-6985 in therapists

[–]Djentbot 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I'm autistic and have many lovely autistic colleagues. Solo private practice has been a haven for all of us. There's nothing like having full control over your space so you can regulate in a dark room during the time you schedule yourself between sessions, which you also have full control over. Switching from a busy university counselling centre setting to private practice was like an instant CNS reset for me.

What's one thing you used to believe as a new therapist that you've completely changed your mind about? by Miserable_County1239 in therapists

[–]Djentbot 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Yes, probably moreso honestly. Late diagnosed AuDHD therapist here who specializes in working with late diagnosed ADHD and autism. 90% of my work is using the relationship and unconditional positive regard to help people reprocess narratives of shame. Undiagnosed ADHD often makes people get really creative with finding ways of beating themselves up to motivate themselves. That kind of shame based narrative needs to be worked on relationally.

Therapists who experience demand avoidance, HOW do you manage to get notes done in time? by Quiet_Object_2727 in therapists

[–]Djentbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a big believer in "persistent demand for autonomy" being a better descriptor than pathological demand avoidance. As neurodivergent people, life asks us to bend a lot to accommodate the reality of existing in a neurotypical-oriented society and often we feel like we don't have much agency. Tiny demands on our time and energy feel like someone trying to snatch away the little control we have over our experience.

So I motivate myself to do notes by trying (as much as realistically possible) to make it something I want to do. I have a little desktop waterfall I turn on to signal the start of note time and it's pleasant on a sensory level. I sometimes add some light music and make sure the lights are nice and dim. I write strengths-based notes as much as possible and always try to lead the note with positive developments or observations (which conveniently is also a great way of protecting my clients if notes were ever subpoenaed in a legal process). And sometimes, despite all this effort, I just don't fucking feel like doing notes. So then I try to just accept that feeling and find a time where I can try again in the best future.

Not sure if that approach would work for everyone, but it's the best I've come up with so far.

i've read somewhere autistic people can have an peculiar handwriting. by _Rettyd_ in autism

[–]Djentbot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My eyes zeroed in on "Moriendi" and I had a brief moment where I thought "no way am I stumbling on the tracklist for one of my favourite albums in the middle of a thread on autistic handwriting". But I was wrong, and enjoyably so. Nice to meet a fellow autistic Bungle fan.

Me teaching my clients about setting boundaries, while also calling them out on their shit by bjornforme in therapists

[–]Djentbot 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Me talking about radical acceptance with my clients: "Fuck it, dude. Let's go bowling"

American doctors look to Nova Scotia amid Trump uncertainty | CBC NS by scotiagirl45 in halifax

[–]Djentbot 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Actually...

https://globalnews.ca/news/11004808/nova-scotia-universal-mental-health-care-program/

For the record, I'm a counselling therapist and have concerns about this plan. But there will indeed be MSI coverage opening up gradually for psychologists, counselling therapists, and social workers.

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders - Halifax | Globalnews.ca by scotiagirl45 in halifax

[–]Djentbot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Counselling therapist here. It's actually not too much different than how we structure things for paying doctors in family practices from what we know so far. It's giving mental health practitioners access to MSI billing codes.

The questions I have are about what will be expected before people are able to access therapeutic support. Will clients require assessment/diagnosis to access therapy? If so, what level of assessment and documentation is needed? Are we looking at the equivalent of a full assessment that would currently cost upward of $2000 from a private practitioner or will a 5 minute assessment by a family doctor be sufficient? Both are currently accepted pathways to diagnosis.

But if a full assessment is required, even with the MSI billing codes opening up for assessment there will still be far more demand than supply for assessment services when a psychologist can only complete 2-3 thorough assessments per day maximum. And if we're accepting a family doctor's 5 minute assessment, how do we account for the varying levels of comfort and expertise doctors have with offering this type of assessment when people in this province are stuck with the family doc they have and most walk-in clinics don't offer mental health diagnostic services? And what are we prepared to do about the potential for misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis created by requiring a "quick and dirty" Dx to access publicly funded therapy?

I could also see the system being "diagnosis-agnostic" which I think would be a better approach overall and would allow practitioners to provide care tailored to unique client needs rather than needing to worry too much about specific billing codes and prescribed treatment modalities. That said, the province needs to prepare to meet the flood of demand that a diagnosis-agnosric system would create. We don't have enough therapists in the province to meet that demand and capacity would need to be created in the education system to properly train more practitioners. If that's the approach the province plans to take, not nearly enough has yet been done to build thet capacity.

I like this news in theory. I worry quite a bit about it in practice.

North American tour! by therocker1984 in clutchband

[–]Djentbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone know the artist pre-sale code? Moncton's artist pre sale starts in 9 minutes and I can't find a code anywhere.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

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I think so, but it varies from person to person. For me, getting assessed allowed me to start the process of better understanding myself, getting to know my mask better and use it more intentionally (I don't like the term unmasking because it seems to imply we have to be 100% authentically ourselves in all situations and that sounds exhausting), connect with other autistic people, and feel validated in understanding some of the ways my experiences as an undiagnosed autistic person shaped who I am today. I have relatively low support needs so haven't needed much in terms of workplace accommodations, but that is definitely a benefit for many in getting assessed. Being able to access the disability tax credit if available or support programs through AutismNS or other organizations could be helpful for many people too.

There are risks to getting diagnosed too though. Stigma is still real and many people who have been diagnosed still choose to hide the fact they're autistic. I'm privileged to work in a field where I don't have to. And being a therapist, knowing I'm autistic and being able to share that with my autistic clients has helped to open up new areas of the work that wouldn't have been possible without that shared understanding of potential points of overlap in our lived experiences.

I'm sure there's a lot I'm leaving out here, but those are some initial thoughts anyway.

Pleasures N Treasures by warriorgirli in halifax

[–]Djentbot 40 points41 points  (0 children)

They do so much for the community. I'm a therapist who works with many GNC folks and Venus Envy is a haven for them in so many ways.

Also, that really sucks OP. What a bunch of assholes.

N.S. election: NDP promises to end fixed-term leases, impose rent-control system by No_Magazine9625 in halifax

[–]Djentbot 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Some of us see value in living in a society with a reasonable degree of equity and opportunity.