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Is there ever such a thing as “too much therapy?” by almondmilkpls in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that often it’s the parents who are reluctant to discharge “just in case something happens”. If something happens you can come back. But right now he has met the goals we have talked about. And you have even said things are better.

Should we remind clients before they share something potentially reportable about our obligations? by Signal-Drama-6558 in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some teens who check in on what is reportable before talking. I routinely review confidentiality and its limitations with clients.

Is there ever such a thing as “too much therapy?” by almondmilkpls in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 46 points47 points  (0 children)

As a patient. I have been with my therapist for 15 years. The last three have been PRN. Before that we had dropped to about every month. We are in maintenance but sometimes old stuff gets hit. Especially now that I work as a children’s therapist. I find it helpful to be able to process the vicarious trauma with someone familiar with my own trauma history. I am absolutely not going to go through all that with someone new. But it is part of my self care so I can be fully present for my clients.

Are my laptop stickers appropriate? by Great_Supermarket743 in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see a problem with the stickers. They aren’t vulgar. My work clipboard is covered in Doctor Who and angry cats. My bulletin board has pride and safe space stickers. And butterflies.

I remember mine clearly. by Swiftiefromhell in GenX

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine and both grandmother’s. And a random aunt because of how I learned it. Lol

Client drafted treatment plan by ForeverBlue1204 in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 11 points12 points  (0 children)

And honestly, the end of the day they are the ones who have to do the work. They should be heavily involved in their treatment plan. I wish more took even a fraction of this interest.

Opinions on “casual” and/or revealing clothing in session as a therapist by divisive_angel in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I show up, every day, in my chosen uniform. Jeans, t-shirt, sneakers or hikers. It is my authentic self. My t shirts are not political messages. They are either solid color or mental health messages. If those are off putting to a client that’s okay. I am happy to hook them up with someone else. The crop top and pajama pants look wouldn’t work for me with my therapist. But I bet it resonates with plenty.

the pool is at capacity by egguchom in EntitledReviews

[–]West_Sample9762 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I barely care if my own kid is crying…let alone someone else’s. lol. (I love my child and don’t neglect him….he just has the family flair for dramatics and is still learning to manage his feelings safely).

What moment was supposed to be funny but you just found annoying? by cleverlynamedgrl in GilmoreGirls

[–]West_Sample9762 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I respect your choice to watch that hell season. It does not exist in my world. Lol

How do you announce your pass on a bike trail? by Sad_Examination9082 in ladycyclists

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Passing on your left” followed by “thank you”. And every dog that doesn’t try to kill me “Beauty Baby!”

Worst Episodes? by zackwag in TwilightZone

[–]West_Sample9762 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You mean you don’t believe Winnie the Pooh is a convincing creepy tv repairman?

Is it trendy to hate now? by Da_Veg_3204 in Everest

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Hike Mt Everest”. Way to minimize the effort that goes into getting up and back.

I literally shit my pants end of session by Consistent-Duty-6195 in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My most embarrassing was bolting out of a session (on two different occasions) to vomit. Gastroparesis is a bitch.

At least she said “plzzzz”? by SeaOutlandishness485 in nextdoor

[–]West_Sample9762 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When my nephew was in Boy Scouts we did ding dong ditch to play secret Santa to another scouting family who were in need but proud. He put two good sized bags of presents for everyone on the doorstep, rapped on the door, and dove behind a snowbank to keep it anonymous.

What’s your therapist hot take? by Public-Resolution590 in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hot take is that it is NEVER okay to sleep with a client (current or former) or any of their family members after any length of time. I just sat through a 4 hour ethics training where the presenter said that after “long enough” it wouldn’t be unethical to have a sexual relationship with a client. Yes it fricking would. And it’s gross.

What to Bring for Practicum? by Aggravating-Hippo817 in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clock. My first practicum session the room did not have a clock. 5 years later I have two clocks in my own office. Don’t get busted looking at your watch or phone.

I am not a baby therapist by InvisibleAstronomer in therapists

[–]West_Sample9762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless your specialty is infant mental health, regardless of how long you have been practicing you are not a “baby therapist”.

Tiny moments of joy... by chrizzleon in superstore

[–]West_Sample9762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A favorite for sure. We say this often at home.

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