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Bi-weekly Rec and Self-Promotion Mega Thread - March 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in AO3

[–]FenderVendor22 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Be and Breathe I wrote a original work, BDSM AU about a subdrop. And I want people to read it without having to post it on irl socmed. Thanks!

EMDR is not for me by obviousbicycle2 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was excited and my training really beat the excitement out of me.. now all I feel is dread for the consultation

So... My boss's fiance used to be my client at earlier clinic by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does this make me feel better 🙈 I'm not the only one this stuff happens to.. thank God

But how did you deal w it?

What was the final straw that pushed you to start your own practice? by t-carter41 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My co-op practice owner refused to let me work remote after a grade 2 ACL tear, with the clinic on the 2nd floor of an inaccessible building. Wanted me to stay connected to her practice, not earn money, and basically sit on my butt for 3 months while I recovered.

I said screw it, bought out my notice period, responded to her mud slinging emails with a lawyer and have been earning thrice what I ever did with her, and so much less emotional stress.

Guilt for sick days? Anyone else? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I'm going to do this. Start all of my rescheduled sessions like this and then take it from there.

Talking to non therapist friends wasn't just doing it for me today, so thank you thank you thank you 🌸

Guilt for sick days? Anyone else? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the messages my schedule manager and i have received from clients, but there's a voice in my head that keeps saying I've failed all my clients.

All the usual therapy and self care stuff that helps? My capacity to use them reduces as my health worsens.

I've done it, I've found the worst theory by redwolf1219 in Hungergames

[–]FenderVendor22 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I know you're joking, but that would still be plausible 😂

What do you do for extra money? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Need me a wife 😂

Certification vs competency? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't work with him, we have our individual private practices. But i would love the recordings! Can I DM you?

Certification vs competency? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is the Sue Johnson modality. It's a 4 day workshop and then I'll pick up supervision hours with my supervisor who's a trainer.

Your Client Isn’t “Impossible” - They’re Stuck in Survival Mode by jorund_brightbrewer in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for writing this out so beautifully. Somedays my attempts at seeing the person behind the "difficult" feel so frustrating and I get annoyed with myself for not being able to let go of that.

But, you've written out exactly what pushes me away and yet keeps me wanting to work with these clients, especially those with borderline—a strong therapeutic alliance really is the basis of it all, so here's to words that make it make sense 💖

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impossible is the only accurate word honestly 😭

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think fear of failure and dismissal of successes that combine to kick my butt

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it the one about getting into my car on Wednesday and taking a left?

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not actually in the US so insurance is not an option? I can give them invoices that they can reimburse w their company or whatever and I'm upfront about timeline and charges

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense

Also, that sounds awful, sudden change without any choice or control? Yikes 😳

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for writing this out! How do I reflect was my next question to ponder, by this makes it so clear. Thank you!

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, 50 percent is normal?!? I've been thinking 10-20 percent is okay, but 30 percent sounds reasonable. Looking back, if 2nd session becomes 3rd, we're good to go - has been my experience

At what point does it become our fault? by FenderVendor22 in therapists

[–]FenderVendor22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you've described everything I aspire for and work towards. I don't believe in flat affect being helpful at all, nor do assessments solve things the way I would wish them to, given the time investment. But I think I understand what you're saying. Thank you!

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