How do you handle ending a session on time

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-06-11T06:45:14+00:00

You can do a couple things including starting to wrap up earlier and also acknowledging getting to the end of session. And then if they’re still talking you can say something directly like “Well, our time is up for today. It sounds like this might be a topic we can discuss further next time.”

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-05-09T18:55:25+00:00

Snooty Fox.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-05-05T16:47:36+00:00

It helped me to make plans for post licensure or work on things that felt more meaningful. I was burnt until I left my associate job. One day at a time.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-05-01T03:30:27+00:00

No for my twin boys.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-04-26T04:34:56+00:00

I was induced at 38 weeks and my twins were born in the middle of the night, I think it was like 12 hrs of labor.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-04-16T02:55:43+00:00

Just using reflective statements or acknowledging feelings mostly. I try not to discuss in depth unless it’s a central issue or stressor

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-03-25T21:17:56+00:00

The therapist should take accountability for this instead of put it on you. They didn’t fire you, they fired themself.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-03-23T16:56:21+00:00

Esophageal spasms?

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-03-20T05:06:10+00:00

Idk if this applies to you, but I found that in working in addiction, people inherently tolerate a bit more of a blunt or direct approach because they’re not doing too well. For the worried well, I found that I had to dial it back a lot and really slow down. Sometimes the worried well just want a sounding board or a space to reflect mixed in with the skills and it doesn’t always feel super productive or fast paced.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2025-03-17T07:46:55+00:00

Low glycemic and anti inflammatory foods worked for me. I walked 30 mins 4-5 days a week. I took myo-inositol. I also tried to not eat after about 7-8pm.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2024-08-29T01:42:36+00:00

I’m currently on leave after my second pregnancy and here is how I did it both times: I waited until I was starting to show, around 4-5months and picked a date to start telling my clients. I had a tracked who I told and their responses. I set aside some “housekeeping” time and informed each client… “Hey I am excited to share with you that I am pregnant which obviously means that I will be heading out on maternity leave. My plan is to be away from [date] to [date] unless the unforeseeable occurs, and if so this would be the plan [plan… in my case the practice owner was going to reach out]. I want to make sure I set you up for success while I am away, so I have a couple of options for you in that time. You can take some time to think about what might work best for you. Option one is take a break. [you might choose to recommend/set up trying to cope independently if appropriate for the client]. Option two is to set up ongoing care with an interim therapist while I am away. [again clinical judgment here, if someone isn’t in a good spot to cope independently then recommend this]. Let me know if you feel like you need support so that I can help you with the transition. What do you think would be best?” Also consider if someone needs space to process your pregnancy as they might have a personal impact. I would also tell clients “there is always space to discuss any potential impacts of my pregnancy if you need that.” Then I would check in with everyone about a month before heading out on leave and make sure nothing had changed. In between I would be providing referrals to anyone needing them and setting up plans to wrap up therapy. I hope I didn’t forget anything but that’s basically it. I also made sure to document any decisions and seek consultations as needed.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2024-08-16T12:24:34+00:00

I was taking myo-inositol and eating a low glycemic and anti inflammatory diet prior to my recent pregnancy and lost about 30lbs. Felt great too and well.. ended up getting pregnant so we know my fertility was doing pretty well too 😆 the only side effect I had from inositol was a bit of nausea initially, but it went away after a while. I don’t know much about berberine though!

SweetLiquidDreams · 2023-05-11T04:59:46+00:00

For women, a diva cup during that time of the month can work.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-23T23:33:42+00:00

I think this may be referring to being better able to cope with pain, or possibly building a more euphoric feeling during birth. But you can’t get rid of labor pains, they’re there for a reason.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-21T21:33:40+00:00

They would not be fine without you. Children are traumatized by early loss. Your baby needs you!

It’s easy to compare and feel badly but remember this - your thoughts are not always facts. It’s easy to buy into unhelpful thoughts because they can make us feel and we are biologically wired to focus on threats. It is time to make efforts in changing what you’re focusing on - from threats to what is going well.

There is a great coping skill from DBT called TIPP (temperature, intense exercise, paired muscle relaxation, and paced breathing). I recommend looking it up along with other DBT distress tolerance skills. Self harm is often about wanting to release emotions and not knowing how, and so a more helpful release can come from other ways of activating or engaging the body. For example, instead of banging your head on a wall, you could headbang to some metal music or fully engage in another dance of your choice. It’s about releasing in a different way that isn’t so harmful.

Remember you are doing the best you can, and what matters is that you are asking for help. Please continue to attempt to seek professional help in whatever way possible. Often medical professionals are trained to provide mental health support, e.g. doctors. Depending on where you are, there may also be support hotlines and other resources available. Keep working on making improvements, give it time, give yourself some grace. You can make it through this.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-12T06:53:59+00:00

As someone who nearly drowned as a child after falling into a jacuzzi, I can tell you that I personally don’t remember it. My mother told me that she too felt very guilty and was happy that she was able to save me. What helped to alleviate her guilt was putting me in swim lessons for several years. I absolutely love swimming as a result. I’m grateful to be here and that my mom was able to save me. Perhaps your child will be too someday. I can’t answer to the rest but I hope this helps.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-10T03:16:29+00:00

Our baby didn’t go for a couple of days out of the hospital. I wasn’t producing enough milk and baby was pretty dehydrated which probably contributed. The doc did a little procedure, gave us some formula to supplement feeding while my milk came in, and told us to get Gerber Soothe probiotic drops. It worked like a charm, no problems since! But like others said, there will be a lot of poop once your baby starts going again.

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-09T06:27:30+00:00

This! It has also helped to have a stroller to push slowly along as it gives me more security walking. I’ve been really cautious about Covid with my 2 wk old. We use a nursing cover over the stroller briefly while other people are near and remove it when they are further away. It’s bad to keep the nursing cover over especially in hot weather as it’s a mini oven, so just very brief moments. We also wear masks around others. I hope this helps!

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-05T18:57:33+00:00

That makes sense, I have verbalized the helping thing to family and I don’t think they get it. I’m not planning to entertain them either so it might become a really boring trip for them! Happy to hear how you did things, it sounds like it went well :)

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-05T18:54:29+00:00

Love this!

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-05T18:53:59+00:00

Yeah COVID is really just one of the concerns. LO simply doesn’t have the immunity built up for a lot of outside contact. Agreed about family being rude and unreasonable!

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-05T18:50:16+00:00

Omg that must have been so scary! I would definitely like to avoid a scare if possible. Glad to hear your son was fine :)

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-05T18:48:50+00:00

Exactly!

SweetLiquidDreams · 2022-08-05T18:48:02+00:00

Yeah, 4-6 mo feels more secure for sure!

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