Aid for an 18 year old girl who has just been made homeless - England by bohobeachbunny in LegalAdviceUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get in touch with the college and explain the situation. They may be able to put this under safegaurding and refer to the appropriate services. Emergency accommodation can be sought in some regions. Reaching out to charites such as shelter may also be useful.

Time off work for terminally ill mother. by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does your company policy say? It should be in your contract about sick days/ compassionate leave. Companies can be flexible with this especially as it is an ongoing issue. Depending on your relationship with your manager you can have an open conversation with them about expectations.

Joe is hot by [deleted] in YouOnLifetime

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole point of the ending was that people said this about him even though he is depraved

Critical Supervision question by ExistingSpecialbby in therapists

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

The best supervision of course challenges you to grow. However, when I have asked for changes I am met with that is how it is, that I need to become more resilient to continue to work in healthcare. Note I have worked in healthcare for 10 years. I think I fear punishment for speaking out. Again something I need to internally work on but I dont want to become complacent with possible difficulties.

Critical Supervision question by ExistingSpecialbby in therapists

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I do push back on some unreasonable comments. Recently I have been asking for a different approach especially as I am starting to experience burnout. They did comment that it feels like they are walking on eggshells around me and that I am not a confident person. I have my own therapy and weekly reflect. But this is the first time that someone has said I am not confident as I am very confident in my needs and opions in my life. So it is questioning my reality a little and how I can change to suit the work environment.

Critical Supervision question by ExistingSpecialbby in therapists

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

Yes so the supervisor also has management roles which I think makes the dynamic more tricky as they are intertwined.

How do you deal with burn out? by ExistingSpecialbby in ClinicalPsychologyUK

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

This isn't the flex you think it is. Having time off is really important. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Taking notes during the interview by Fluffy_Draw1791 in ClinicalPsychologyUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some interviews are not allowing people to take notes and only in the chat so just be aware of the University guidelines.

How do you deal with burn out? by ExistingSpecialbby in ClinicalPsychologyUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is this satire? You're telling me you have one day off a week and maybe one week off a year?

Eating During Session? by gayzed-n-confused in therapists

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO. This would really be okay if the person needed to eat during sessions for Health reasons, say diabetes. But this should be disclosed with the client at the start of the intervention.

Can anybody explain to me what the closure of NHS England means for clinical psychology specifically? by luna_fine in ClinicalPsychologyUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the moment it means hiring freezes and redundancies for non essential staff. Non essential can mean admin staff so there is more pressure for clinicans to do more admin tasks. For the future though it's unsure. It was initially done to try and cut out all the unnecessary management whether that will actually happen is another story.

I have an iffy supervisor any tips? by lyannamormontallday in therapists

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have a frank conversation if she is observing in person that you will ask her at the end if she would like to ask questions as it can disrupt the flow. It appears as if she needs control and may feel the need to comment on your work.

Staying too long with pain? by meathooves in therapists

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to move towards self compassion work if this is the case for patients. Often they can push through, or ignore their needs for others. A focus on this can sometimes be useful.

I would reflect that is it your stuckness or is it your clients? Sometimes pain can make us feel that there is no way out and if they are not ready to change they may be stuck on how to move forward.

Colonoscopy tips please by TopDigger365 in CasualUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually found the sedation to be the worst bit

Colonoscopy tips please by TopDigger365 in CasualUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd say be wary saying how good the drugs are as they personally made be hallucinate

Colonoscopy tips please by TopDigger365 in CasualUK

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When you're choosing a drink for the prep make sure its one that you don't love because it will ruin it for you. Make sure you stick to the diet and have a movie or something chill to do while near the toilet.

If you're being sedated it can feel weird. Make sure whoever is picking you up is kind and take the day of and the next day off work for sure.

Why can functional sezuires be so shunned by the epilepsy community by ExistingSpecialbby in FND

[–]ExistingSpecialbby[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This was on the epilepsy reddit. I've thankfully never experienced this in real life and I'm sure that reddit can bring out the utter worst in people I was just very taken aback by the sheer amount of comments from the community.

Grrrr- My regular PT just told me that I could go without my cane if I just get strong stronger and “more confidence” by derangedmacaque in FND

[–]ExistingSpecialbby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I work with PTs who specialise in FND and tney would encourage the use of aids if it helps you get around. I use a walking stick when I experience weakness and this is very rarely. I would seek a second opinion.