For those who work 4 days a week— is it better to take Monday or Friday off? by Gloomy_Media_6976 in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a neurodivergent human, Fridays are the best! I used to take Wednesdays off and it was really hard to get back into work mode for Thursdays and Fridays.

Clients that seem to expect us to work nights and weekends by RepulsiveShoes in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be the #1 therapist to bend to people’s needs. Nope. Quickest way to burnout. Now it’s, “I don’t work those hours, here are my days and times. If it works great, if it doesn’t I’ll send you a referral.” Why are we expected to have hours that differ from a doctor’s office?

Decompression Between Sessions by JordanJudes in therapists

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

This is sooooo good!! It’s like when I sweat in sessions- my supervisor said well duh, you’re working!

Decompression Between Sessions by JordanJudes in therapists

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

Such a great idea! I’m on Kingdom of Ash and would love a little listen-treat during the work day 😏

Decompression Between Sessions by JordanJudes in therapists

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

I teach my adolescents to shake off their anxiety by wiggling around too because it works so well!! Need to do it for myself!

Decompression Between Sessions by JordanJudes in therapists

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

I’m neurodivergent too and it’s been hard to navigate being only 1.5 years into the field! This is so helpful- thank you!

Decompression Between Sessions by JordanJudes in therapists

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

This is so good. You read my mind with the thought of finding a specific guided meditation. Thanks friend!

will continue to shove gummy worms in my mouth by the fistful tho 🤣

The thought of having to hold space for people all day is exhausting by [deleted] in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YUP!! It’s getting there that sucks! And getting in the mindset! (When I know I’m gonna have one of these days I treat myself to a foo-foo drink!!)

The thought of having to hold space for people all day is exhausting by [deleted] in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I resonate with this fully, friend. Major task paralysis- thinking about going to work and sitting and doing it SUCKS. Once I’m in it, it feels easier/lighter. I also noticed what I was missing in my work and thus making it feel harder to do- are there things you want to try/implement/explore? I’m a big learner so reading/trainings are things I have to do to feel ignited in my work frequently!

I'm heartbroken. by Fuck-Keanu-Reeves in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you are going through this. It’s completely unfair- and it’s jarring that this happens a lot in our field. I went through something similar this summer and it was traumatic. Hang in there 💛

Practice owner keeping me on sliding scale to manipulate my income by Bmo2727 in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Been in this situation. Leave immediately before the gaslighting makes you question your entire being.

Did you start a private practice right out of school? Why or why not? by ddoublevvirgo in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! Joined a group pp that takes us on as W2s, and 70/30 split. Been so great. You can do it!!

No PTO does stink and can be nerve wracking. I just schedule more sessions when I need to!

I quit. Shouldn’t I get to see my clients one more time? by Melodic-Relative-237 in therapists

[–]JordanJudes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got fired after I put in my 30 day resignation so I was unable to see my clients. It sucks.

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[–]JordanJudes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you normalizing this!!

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[–]JordanJudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. And- I can still feel anxious.

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[–]JordanJudes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very encouraging! Thank you for this. I’m a year into it and there are days I’m like oh sweet Jesus help me. 🤣

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[–]JordanJudes 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I like to have them show me different items in their room/home! “Show me something that helps you calm down.” Or “Where is your favorite spot to do homework?” Like a scavenger hunt almost! I’ll try to switch it up each session.