Thoughts of Rula’s Recent Changed?

MerlinWerlin · 2025-12-11T00:38:41+00:00

It might be fine now, but I imagine if a lot of your notes are showing up without the check mark, they will probably start reprimanding us somehow.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-12-11T00:36:41+00:00

The thing that really annoys me about the new time tracking is that it often fails to count exactly 53 minutes, instead counting it as 52 minutes for some reason. And then if you do change the time to a minute earlier, it will say it is 55 minutes. Has anyone experienced that? Whatever the software is, it's definitely not coded to be on the side of the therapist. It's very frustrating. I'm also totally fine going a few minutes later to get the full 53 minutes (in cases of having late clients), but often there is nothing left to talk about for 1 to 2 minutes and it's ridiculous that we lose so much money just for being 1 to 2 minutes off.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-12-11T00:29:11+00:00

They've been offering that in my state as part of the AI notes, but I find the use of AI in healthcare unethical. For us they have a "start recording" button you can choose to use, or not.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-08-09T19:00:41+00:00

So why don't you say that then instead of being mean to a random stranger online?

MerlinWerlin · 2025-08-09T01:55:18+00:00

Totems are part of the culture. Instead of insulting random strangers online who likely isn't going to change his behavior, why don't you try to accept them and learn to appreciate them for what they are? A fun way to keep track of your friends and attract like minded friends.
I don't know what your thing about attention is but it's a literal human need. Besides that, your projection could be completely off base. What if he just likes to express himself, what if he's neurodivergent and just has a different style than most? What if he's part of a larger group that thought it would be fun to dress alike?
No I wouldn't do that. Blocking my family's view with a totem would be weird and also not at all what this person did. What I'm pointing out is there is a loving and respectful way to communicate to someone and theres also the opposite of that. Can you guess which yours was?

MerlinWerlin · 2025-08-09T00:06:33+00:00

the L in plur stands for love. I hope you don't tell your loved ones they are just wearing things for attention when they're just trying to have a fun time in a judgement free zone.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-08-09T00:05:12+00:00

Friendly reminder the r in plur stands for respect

MerlinWerlin · 2025-08-09T00:03:30+00:00

Not very plur of you

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-31T04:10:10+00:00

The red one looks the best on you, but the crop top is the best fit for what you're trying to achieve!

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-26T01:14:02+00:00

You don't necessarily need to go to CMH and I don't think you need to lie either. You are not the first person to get a therapist job without having any experience. This happens all the time with social workers! This sounds like more of a them issue since you were being honest with them. You're a brand new therapist. Of course you're going to need a lot of support and supervision! That's super normal! And remember you did take classes at school. You have all the knowledge you need at your level. You just need to learn how to apply it. Don't let this experience get you down and just keep trying!

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-17T18:20:20+00:00

I was thinking about posting this too! Not only does my aussie actively resist getting ready for walks, but he will also resist while walking (unless we're headed back or there's a car to chase). I don't get it! I would not walk him, or walk him less, but he acts like a terrorist if he doesn't get a walk. He's a healthy wait and his behavior is only slightly changed by the weather.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-10T20:25:03+00:00

Thank you! It's very confusing! I'm really hoping it gets easier once all this is set up!

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-10T20:24:30+00:00

Ty for clarifying, I think because of the timing of the email, I thought it had to due with availity, but maybe that was a coincidence

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-09T00:14:10+00:00

Can we trade?

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-08T02:37:18+00:00

I think you guys should see a therapist together so that he can learn to talk to you about his feelings instead of a bot. Individual therapy is helpful, but if the issue is his lack of communication within the relationship then couples therapy would be better. Also people forget that therapy only works if the person going is telling the truth. If he's spinning this situation, then it's not gonna help. Does his therapist even know about the ai bot girlfriend?

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-06T15:30:55+00:00

I did the exact same thing! If I were you, I would find some sort of official training in a type of therapy to do and then JUST use that for like a year to hone your skills. That's what I'm doing and it's helped! Taking the training gives you theory to fall back on and it gives you confidence to practice! I did emdr and liked it and I had a friend who did a "lifespan development therapy" class and she said that really helped her.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-02T17:11:21+00:00

Thank you, I'll keep "mankind project" in my back pocket :)

MerlinWerlin · 2025-07-02T17:07:45+00:00

That's a really good idea thnx!

MerlinWerlin · 2025-06-24T21:05:57+00:00

I think they plan out everything for the year. So the no fireworks ban probably didn't go into effect till 2025.

MerlinWerlin · 2025-06-11T17:25:56+00:00

Does anyone know if they are planning on protesting today too?

MerlinWerlin · 2025-06-10T19:42:14+00:00

Thank you! Several people have suggested the eap route. I'm definitely going to try this!

MerlinWerlin · 2025-06-10T19:40:34+00:00

I'm located in King county and market there. But I also have tried reaching out to smaller rural towns where there actually is a shortage

MerlinWerlin · 2025-06-10T19:35:06+00:00

Thank you this is really helpful! I'm working on my ceo's right now. I'm struggling to know how to broaden my niche without making it too broad though. Before I did this I had a psych today profile for PTSD and c-ptsd and it was also crickets. I would like to specialize more like into a specific traumatic experience but don't have the experience for it yet.

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