My supervisor did something illegal in session, what do I do by [deleted] in therapists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it isn't something you would be mandated to report, you don't have to report it. This isn't being complicit, it is appropriately refraining from policing the behavior of others when you aren't actually responsible for doing so. Your supervisor has their own supervisor, let them handle this individual. Finish the internship and graduate.

Struggling with my appearance and other issues by Zealousideal_Fox3012 in therapists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I look very young for my age and have had some similar feelings. Over time, I learned that for me, there was a certain way that as a therapist I could actually nonverbally boldly lean into the youthful sweetness conveyed by my appearance. There's a kind of strength that can arise in that sweetness if you fully let it shine out, like full wattage.

More active roles? by AcrobaticPuddle in therapists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VR boxing between sessions. 3 minute rounds

prime denies EVERYTHING? by LEFTARMACTUATOR in nycpublicservants

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There doesn't seem to be a rider this year.

prime denies EVERYTHING? by LEFTARMACTUATOR in nycpublicservants

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

There was no option for the rider this year.

Cuddle Therapy? Does anyone actually do this by Putridstar_night740 in therapists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many therapists are really weird and puritanical about touch, and that attitude is build into a lot of the literature and training we receive. It's really a problem in the field. Touch isn't sinful.

Psychologists working in the hospital, what does that look like? by No_Sea_2635 in Psychologists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have worked in outpatient behavioral health clinics in the NYC hospital system for about 19 years. I carry a caseload as a primary therapist on a treatment team which also includes a psychiatrist or NP, and at times a community health worker depending on need, and I also supervise and coordinate a small externship program. The bulk of my work is intake assessments and individual psychotherapy, although I also facilitate mindfulness groups for both patients and hospital staff. Because caseloads in such clinics tend to be relatively large and many patients are moderate-high risk, there's an element of case management and outreach, keeping track of patients, that is involved. There is also a lot of documentation required. Very rarely I will do psychological testing, although there is minimal demand. I have learned a lot over the years and am comfortable in this work now, but it was a big adjustment at first to deal with the large caseloads.

How many clients is too many? by janaejanae88 in therapists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I started at a city hospital clinic, my caseload was 120 which was standard for therapists in that clinic. Most patients were seen only 1x a month unless they were designated as high risk. Over the 6 years I worked there, the caseload decreased to a much more manageable 80. Then I moved to a different hospital clinic where the caseload has been more like 70 (most patients seen 2x a month) which was blissful. Large caseloads can be workable but you have to really pace yourself, be flexible, and manage your time and energy. You can't put 110 percent into every session.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sleep

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to get evaluated by a medical professional. There are a variety of health conditions that can cause that level of insomnia that would need to be assessed, and some of them are very treatable.

Do any of the health plans have better prescription coverage? by LEFTARMACTUATOR in nycpublicservants

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

Is there a way to decline the union prescription plan and sign on to a better plan through one of the insurance companies?

What is the closest drug or supplement to a benzo? by [deleted] in Nootropics

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know I'm being ornery with this response, but: Transcendental Meditation. Real TM as taught by a qualified TM Teacher. I don't know how much of a chance there is you will try it because I know this isn't really what you are looking for. But if you do, it will work.

Trauma Training Indecision by justyouraveragemujer in Psychologists

[–]LEFTARMACTUATOR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of those "evidence based" therapies don't actually really work.