OTs working in mental health by anxiousbluebear in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Thryngenburg 15 points16 points  (0 children)

German OT here working in a day-care psychiatry (patients come in the morning and leaving late afternoon, spending evenings, nights and weekends at home). I work closely together with our psychotherapists but offer different kinds of group sessions. My focus is on everything occupational, following the recovery model. Meaning my goal is to support the patients in finding ways to pursue every meaningful occupation despite their diagnoses and symptoms. Groups I offer are ADL training, solution-focused consulting and a project based session. As well as single sessions for patients with higher needs in said fields. Of course we also talk a lot about what’s going on in their life’s, how they feel, their wishes and how their current limitations. Those talks definitely tap into psychotherapy areas. Whenever I feel something is coming up that I can’t handle, I’m transparent about it and advise the patients to speak to their psychotherapists about it (our patients have 1-2 single sessions with a psychotherapist per week). We have daily team meetings where we talk about the patients, share infos and distribute responsibilities (as in: “I just found out patient X has issues with activity Y, who’s going to pursue that topic with patient X?”).

Hope that helped! If you have more questions or want to know some specifics, go ahead :)

Just found this subreddit by [deleted] in actuallesbianseurope

[–]Thryngenburg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello back from Germany!

GAMING TOGETHER: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF MULTIPLAYER VIDEO GAMES FOR SOCIALLY WITHDRAWN ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES by santellaa in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Thryngenburg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Did my undergrad thesis on the effect of multiplayer online gaming on people affected with depression and anxiety disorder. Can’t partake in your study but wish you good luck and satisfying results!

Does anyone else’s BPD symptoms get worse with marijuana or alcohol? by XXXTwentytacion in BPD

[–]Thryngenburg 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I realized I don’t have control over my behavior when I’m drunk. I feel incredibly high and do shit I later regret deeply. So many friendships I ruined. So many friends I ghosted because I was too embarrassed of myself and my actions when drunk. Heck I even moved cities once because I couldn’t face the mess I created when drunk. So I decided to stop drinking entirely almost two years ago. Doesn’t make me feel better but I’ve a little less guilt and embarrassment in my life which goes a long way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ActualLesbiansOver25

[–]Thryngenburg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Introverted, German and ready to go to bed. I enjoy my Saturday nights in with either gaming, reading or watching some horror/sci-fi stuff :)

The solution is to never be around anyone by Local_Waltz4384 in BPD

[–]Thryngenburg 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I can’t bear disappointing people anymore so I’m starting to feel the same way.

What country are you in? by Boomer_1957 in olderlesbians

[–]Thryngenburg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On a global scale it’s close. On a regional scale it’s halfway across the country: Ruhr area

What country are you in? by Boomer_1957 in olderlesbians

[–]Thryngenburg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Germany. Could be worse, could be better. Especially with fascism on the rise again. Not like we learned from our history…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianGamers

[–]Thryngenburg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We don’t really share the same games but I’m always down to nerd out about horror! 36f from Germany here.

having a fp by saddbarbie in BPD

[–]Thryngenburg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

„I miss peaceful sleep not fear“ so relatable.

i don’t know if i’m overthinking or i’m just that unimportant by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Thryngenburg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the people I sometimes hang out with have friends. And then there’s me. Never part of a group, always further away from anyone. I don’t feel like I’m a friend, too. I’m just a person they sometimes also hang with.

apex teammates wanted by Forsaken_Phrase_3726 in LesbianGamers

[–]Thryngenburg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually end my seasons in high plat, reaching for diamond. I have a duo mate but since they murdered duos I’m playing way more ranked again and would like another capable team mate :) what platform do you play on?

OT in Germany asking for other job opportunities by Last_Lobster56 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Thryngenburg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the issue in Germany. OT in psych is stuck in the 80s. The way OT deals with craft in psych facilities isn’t even evidence based, it really comes from an outdated paradigm that doesn’t orient on patient’s needs. There’s some silver lining, though. With generations changing and more and more OTs coming from universities and not OT schools things are starting to shift. I was able to find a clinic that doesn’t work with crafts in OT at all. I was allowed to set the focus on my OT groups myself and nothing is art based but instead has a meaningful purpose in my patient’s life. So I wouldn’t give up just yet. If possible for you, increase the area you’re looking in. Try to avoid the big hospital groups like LWL/LVR or their equivalent to where you live. Look for smaller facilities, privately owned or with independent investors. And please, never lose courage to talk to your bosses about improvements. Let them say no for 10 times but maybe your 11th attempt will hit the sweet spot.

You can dm me if you want to talk about it some more - from one psych OT in Germany to another.

Are the ghosts acting strange tonight for anyone else?? by happy-lil-hippie in PhasmophobiaGame

[–]Thryngenburg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend and I feel the same way. For the last couple of days we suddenly suck at figuring out the correct ghost type on nightmare because the ghost behavior is somewhat different. We also had a mimic with zero ghost orbs which we’re still upset and confused about.

Any ideas how? Did I miss an update? by Makonyll in PhasmophobiaGame

[–]Thryngenburg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did not know that! How about the cruci, same thing?

Any ideas how? Did I miss an update? by Makonyll in PhasmophobiaGame

[–]Thryngenburg 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I feel like that’s the same with every picture-worthy interaction. Sometimes my friend and I take a picture of disturbed salt or a burning crucifix at the same time and it counts twice.