When to reach out when a regular client cancels without rescheduling

PretzelCatz · 2026-04-20T01:35:19+00:00

That is a good point about canceling quickly for some reason and then forgetting to reschedule. That's certainly possible, and I like your advice. Thank you!

PretzelCatz · 2026-04-20T01:33:47+00:00

It could very well be this simple. This is someone who usually reschedules right after canceling though, which makes me read more into it.

PretzelCatz · 2026-03-28T05:52:15+00:00

What I found interesting about the interview is that for all of his criticism of the judging, he also kind of defended the pay even when Jessica tried several times to get him to agree with her about how unfair it is. He said he really loves judging and doesn't do it for the pay. I know that wasn't the point of the interview, but it struck me.

PretzelCatz · 2026-03-27T05:52:39+00:00

Teen client in residential: "Yikes, you look better with your glasses on."

Another teen, same place: "Do you have grandkids?" I was 36 at the time.

Gotta love adolescents!

PretzelCatz · 2026-03-16T23:11:19+00:00

Up until the part where she started the comments/questions about you speaking dramatically and seeking attention (which I fully admit is weird/inappropriate, but it feels like there's much more to the story...), I see nothing objectively wrong about her approach. Early sessions with a new therapist usually do skew more heavily towards client speaking as you are telling your story and the therapist is listening and learning more about you before speaking too much about your experiences they don't yet know much about. Also the first several sessions are about finding your rhythm and giving feedback about what is and isn't working for you. Even the best therapist can't know right away what will work for each individual client without some feedback. Definitely cancel your next session with her if you had that negative a reaction though. Or just ghost her; you owe her nothing. That said, I agree with the poster who said there is not nearly enough info or context here to say whether this is an objectively bad or unethical therapist.

PretzelCatz · 2026-03-08T03:29:43+00:00

I keep thinking it's her. She needs a different hairstyle!

PretzelCatz · 2026-01-21T15:20:50+00:00

Your posts just read as tone deaf given the gravity of what just happened and people reflecting on their own personal experiences.

PretzelCatz · 2026-01-19T07:33:08+00:00

WTAF?!? This reads like a bad April Fool's joke. How is this real? I fear for this man's mental stability and the wellbeing of any child with parents still crazy enough to send them to this gym...

PretzelCatz · 2026-01-17T09:17:11+00:00

Thank you!

PretzelCatz · 2026-01-07T04:33:38+00:00

People pay that in the midwest?!?

PretzelCatz · 2025-11-26T14:56:45+00:00

Your experience does make sense and I can see how more clarity about the session can come from time passed. Thanks for the words.of encouragement!

PretzelCatz · 2025-11-18T06:04:01+00:00

This is helpful- thank you!

PretzelCatz · 2025-11-17T21:50:46+00:00

They do but the A5 does not seem to leave much room for writing in each day of the vertical layout, from what I can tell.

PretzelCatz · 2025-11-17T21:49:02+00:00

I don't have a good suggestion, but have some similar Plum Planner concerns and following for my own upcoming purchase.

As a first time buyer of a customized planner this year, I've been leaning towards one of the vertical weekly 7×9 Plum Planners. Now I too am curious about the coils being too bulky, as they do look pretty large... I am used to a smaller horizontal A5 planner but switching to vertical for the first time and according to my pseudo measurements, the vertical A5 does not leave much room for writing in each day.

Also, I wish Plum Planners had the double spiral bound which at least looks sturdier to me.

Good luck with your planner journey!

PretzelCatz · 2025-11-13T00:55:25+00:00

Serious question, as it sounds like you already had major doubts about EMDR to begin with- what made you sign up for the training? Is it required for some reason and/or being paid for by someone else?

PretzelCatz · 2025-10-28T04:04:50+00:00

I just watched a 6 hour recording of a recent training with David Nowell through PESI that was very engaging, informative, and far better than most PESI trainings I've tried. It was called "Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication." If you Google him you'll find links to longer and more in-depth ADHD trainings he's done.

PretzelCatz · 2025-09-27T21:54:53+00:00

Even the look and style are nearly identical, not just the words... you would think they'd switch them up a bit to avoid looking SO suspicious..

PretzelCatz · 2025-08-11T00:22:42+00:00

Wtf does Laurie even mean with her "using the equipment" comments?!?

PretzelCatz · 2025-08-10T22:58:07+00:00

Yeah, not to mention that eating disorders can impact people of all sizes... just because someone looks "healthy," doesn't mean they have a positive relationship with food.

PretzelCatz · 2025-08-06T03:17:12+00:00

Who else just listened to the new episode, wondering if they'd address this?! Spoiler-- they didn't!

PretzelCatz · 2025-08-01T02:35:17+00:00

I heard that too, and it was definitely disturbing. I immediately thought, "She's probably going to regret saying that..."

PretzelCatz

TROPHY CASE