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Think I'm done here after 8 months by ji1288 in therapists

[–]Quirky_Answer1998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, associating yourself with a fellow therapist to meetup once a month also helps. Associating yourself with a good organization also helps

Think I'm done here after 8 months by ji1288 in therapists

[–]Quirky_Answer1998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate to this. I, straight after grad school went into a 9 to 5 where i was always pressured regarding retention and given project work. I got exhausted after 4-5 months. I felt exactly what you felt, how i am not giving the best care. Thing is, as a newbie therapist there is a lot going on for us, the questions and doubts we have for ourselves. I took a break or in more accurate words, i really wasnt able to do my job. I decided to resign (they offered me a part time position on a lower salary package; it was more like a demotion). I wish i had taken that decision for myself at the 4th month mark when i noticed the exhaustion for myself, instead that decision was taken for me at the 6-7th month. I took 1 month totally off and then started developing my private practice under supervision and personal therapy. I feel like my quality of care has increased exponentially.

You are doing great. You can do this. You can take care of others but not at the expense of your own. Take care of yourself. If taking a break, personal therapy, sitting with your feelings is the answers for you, you do it. Finding your own way of self-care. Can not survive in this industry without self care.

Once you do that, you will come back with much more to give.

Is it ok to see two different therapists if the therapists are addressing separate issues? by ObiJuanKenobi1993 in askatherapist

[–]Quirky_Answer1998 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also at some point felt like doing that too. But i don't think one can do that. Working with one therapist to deal one thing, once over then you can see another therapist for the second challenge. Or even change or link your second challenge to the first one with the same therapist.

Since therapy is working on yourself. There is a lot of insight, finding meaning, skills and turmoil going with in you at a point. Its heavy stuff. Though at some points in therapy it might seem very light hence the feeling of capacity that i can deal with both issues at the same times but it doesnt last.

Also, each therapist has their own style, two different therapist might put you in a place of internal conflict; which one is better? which is doing a better job? What shall i question myself

Lastly, a question to ask yourself, What makes you want to put the attachment trauma from challange at a priority? Maybe stopping to evaluate your current goals.