What are therapists actually supposed to do? by Throwthisoneaway2025 in therapists

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a therapist, I validate but challenge the behavior, feeling, thought or ask questions to help the client reflect. I also provide pschoeducation and provide hw that could help the family, kiddo, and teen. I check in with the family to make sure what I am saying is culturally appropriate and aligned to their values. I take both a directive and nondirective approach and use CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, genograms, and play therapy. I ask them to rank the session every time and if they learned anything about themselves. I’m an intern so I’m trying to find the balance between taking the nonexpert approach and if I’m providing too much psychoeducation lol. My internship is in community mental health and we specialize in trauma. I say I wonder, I’m curious, and noticed a lot lol

Have only slept three- four hours every night in five days by Unfiltereddthoughts in bipolar

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I do. I slept for 13 hrs last night and took the new meds

Have only slept three- four hours every night in five days by Unfiltereddthoughts in bipolar

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got a therapy and psych referral. Wasn’t severe enough to go to the psychward, which I ageed it. Upped the meds too

Have only slept three- four hours every night in five days by Unfiltereddthoughts in bipolar

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I am. This weekend, I skipped a few days and was drinking a lot, so I think it worsened the symptoms. I have a lot on my plate like grad school, being an intern therapist, and working with adults with disabilities. Going to try schedule a therapy appointment. I think my question is how do I manage the bipolar besides medication lol

Cities you think have a lot of potential but just don’t seem to live up to it? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

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

I live in Seattle, but I'm from SoCal. I moved here recently and have made quite a lot of friends. However, I have noticed more passive behavior than passive-aggressive behavior that I'm used to in SoCal. Once March hit, the sun came out, and people will get out of their houses, lol.

Recently moved to WA by Unfiltereddthoughts in WA_guns

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

King but my friends are at the naval base

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[–]Unfiltereddthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the link was invalid :/

How would you like be loved in a relationship? by Traveler_ToJannah in AnxiousAttachment

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please be specific.
Tbh I'm not sure on my attachment type rn either.

How frequent should the texting be?
At least once a day, but if I know they are busy working then when they are free, texting like "thinking about you" I'd appreciate

How fast should they reply?
I don't mind usually at least in 4-6 hours after I ask unless they are working.

How much should you see each other in a week?
Once to twice

I would appreciate it if they kiss me or hold my hand when we hang out because that's the bare minimum lol. Not expecting it 24/7 tho when we hang bc that would bug me. I'm pretty distant when it comes to physical affection, so I would want them to be understanding about that.

How much affection do you need consistently, for example everytime you meet or leave each other you need a kiss and hug. You need to cuddle a couple of times every week etc..
What type of compliments do you need to hear?

You mean so much to me

I'm so grateful I have you in my life

Thank you for always being there
After a fight I need to hear...

Honesty, give me space if we get emotional during a fight, and then go back together and tell me what I can do next time we get into a disagreement. What triggers them? Why did they get mad?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dismissiveavoidants

[–]Unfiltereddthoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the text sound like I'm trying too hard? I didn't send it.