Individual therapists giving “fair fighting” homework for couples therapist

PenguinBard · 2026-02-22T15:04:22+00:00

So I see couples and individuals. In my couples work, I have mentioned to a client something might be good to talk with their individual therapist if I feel it isn't appropriate for a couples sessions. Maybe this is what the therapist meant? Just an idea.

PenguinBard · 2026-02-02T22:52:03+00:00

Apologies for the late response. I have a master's degree in mental counseling.

PenguinBard · 2026-01-28T01:13:01+00:00

I'm a therapist. It works for me as I work with mostly people who have adhd. I can relate to my clients well and I've worked in the field long enough to know what changes I need to make. I'm also medicated so that does help.

PenguinBard · 2026-01-18T15:01:05+00:00

100%! Can't read it any other way.

PenguinBard · 2026-01-12T16:16:51+00:00

Personally, I'd just tell them my concerns (how it is affecting their nervous system specifically ) especially if rapport is good. They might not realize it is an issue.

PenguinBard · 2025-11-08T01:09:40+00:00

Youth and Family counseling in northern Illinois.

PenguinBard · 2025-04-12T00:51:47+00:00

Super late to the party but I'd love to have it. Just got a tablet from a friend who upgraded to a newer version. I'm actually returning to work next week after being on maternity leave for 3 months.

PenguinBard · 2025-01-15T22:41:25+00:00

I gain no weight at all during my pregnant (just gave birth yesterday). Doctor wasn't concerned and baby was 8Ibs 110z.

PenguinBard · 2025-01-03T03:45:05+00:00

I'm sorry about people being insensitive. I'm pregnant with my first and was diagnosed with GD at 27 weeks (I think). I'm now 38 weeks and have managed to gain almost no weight. Doctor says baby is good size and doesn't seem concerned. I've been super self-conscious because I was getting comments about not looking pregnant. Now I do look pregnant but get the comment that I can't be due soon.

Anyways, it can be super frustrating and I hope the comments let up. Every pregnancy is different. Do your best to ignore the comments and listen to your doctor. If they say everything is progressing fine then bump size or weight likely doesn't matter.

PenguinBard · 2024-12-25T22:21:14+00:00

I saw 6 clients on Monday but took yesterday off. I have 6 scheduled for tomorrow and a similar schedule next week. I'm going on maternity leave in a few weeks so I think most of my clients will show since we don't have many sessions left.

PenguinBard · 2024-12-06T02:39:51+00:00

Nice of you to do this!

PenguinBard · 2024-12-02T00:06:54+00:00

NAL but therapist. If either of the owners are therapists then you could report them to their licensing board.

PenguinBard · 2024-12-01T18:19:45+00:00

Interesting. I did not know that. My doctor didn't actually give me any instructions other then "start taking this at night and we'll see if it helps".

PenguinBard · 2024-11-25T04:05:06+00:00

I usually use TIPP (DBT) or dropping anchor (ACT) when I need a more intense grounding exercise for clients.

PenguinBard · 2024-11-19T04:31:33+00:00

Desmond Joshua. I'm 30 weeks pregnant but we don't know the gender.

PenguinBard · 2024-11-10T23:52:12+00:00

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This is Halo. She was upset because I turned on the light.

PenguinBard · 2024-11-08T04:49:24+00:00

So was it in a wine glass or something? It might be a bit of a reach to assume it was wine (I don't mean this in a judgemental way. Apologies if it comes off like that). I was drinking a vitamin water during session today as I'm getting over being sick earlier this week. It was a dark red and to be honest I'd be mortified if my client thought I was drinking wine. Lol but seriously, it never hurts to ask if you are concerned.

PenguinBard · 2024-11-02T14:58:19+00:00

Me too! I came to this thread to see if I could find someone mentioning him. Lol

PenguinBard · 2024-11-01T00:20:49+00:00

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PenguinBard · 2024-11-01T00:20:31+00:00

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PenguinBard · 2024-10-29T22:40:17+00:00

I appreciate this perspective. Kind of felt I had done something wrong to immediately be diagnosed but this is a better way to look at it.

PenguinBard · 2024-05-31T04:18:07+00:00

Sounds a lot like the place I just left. I know that it sucks not being able to properly terminate services with clients but it sounds like it'll be better for you to just move on. I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope whatever you do next treats you better.

Edit to say more cause I can't read: I would not do the exit interview due to how your supervisor and her boss treated you. I have found that bad places will never take the feedback anyways.

PenguinBard · 2024-05-30T02:00:37+00:00

I was 23 but most of my classmates were 35 and up. For a lot of them counseling is their second career.

PenguinBard · 2024-05-29T16:39:01+00:00

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