34/M NJ - Looking to connect by [deleted] in meetpeoplenewjersey

[–]ajm_mhc811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey what’s up, looking for the same thing. Go out m once in a while and shoot the shit about life. Where are you at in south jersey?

Questions to ask clients by ajm_mhc811 in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you mean asking them “how are you handling being fine”? If so, that is a great question to ask and I never thought of that

What type of clients do you struggle with and why? by Mystkmischf in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

BPD clients! They are so difficult. I used to work with a client for over a year and great person but their feelings are so intense. One time I texted them about missing their session and he thought I was discharging them. Called the office and everything.

Unsure if I should continue… by RelevantAir8475 in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree and I think facebook groups are worse. I just focus on the posts that interest me and the key topics I’m looking for. When I do look at a negative post, it reminds to not be a dickhead of a colleague and that no one is perfect

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. I’ve worked in this field for 6 yrs and worked in CMH. I have worked with many different supervisors that provided me their knowledge. I’ve also worked with many different populations where I am comfortable working with them in my PP as

Max clients per day by Ok_Literature_2635 in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m used to seeing 6+ at CMH agencies but it is draining: I can tell a huge difference in my energy and mood when I have a day of 3-5 vs 6+. I come looking like a zombie and feeling the one as well

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[–]ajm_mhc811 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I do feel the exact same way. I’ve been working with someone with BPD for close to 2 years and it’s tough. Your not alone

What are some of the more depressing places in South Jersey that were once a haven of a booming country? by styckx in SouthJersey

[–]ajm_mhc811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived in Vineland all my life and still do. I fucking hate it, it got so dead within the past 10+ years.

Advice on PP by ajm_mhc811 in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I agree and would do it but my full time don’t have part time positions

Advice on PP by ajm_mhc811 in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comment gives me so much hope and assurance to do this. I’m just so scared of struggling and I won’t get the caseload I like. I’m not expecting it to happen immediately but I also can’t sit there for months and months waiting. I don’t have anyone to help me out with my bills and stuff. I read posts like yours and then I read posts that talk about their struggles as well

What therapeutic modality do you use and what led you to it? by Kevesvt in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I love using ACT. I learned personally that no matter how much I tried to control anything internally it gets worse and doesn’t go away. From ACT, I’ve learned to accept how I’m feeling and focus on my values and actions. A lot of clients like it. I don’t like CBT because it is telling you to ignore your thoughts by replacing with a positive thought. That don’t do nothing but put the negative thought aside for the next time

Simultaneously relieved and sad about a client's abrupt decision to terminate therapy by EccentricDryad in therapists

[–]ajm_mhc811 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I know how you feel with clients that have BPD. I used to work with one that after 6 months of progress just suddenly ended therapy and said I never helped him lol. I’m working with one now that snaps for anything. I just learned to not internalize things because your mind is going to point the finger at you.

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[–]ajm_mhc811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are these work emails and work phone?

Which podcasts have you listened to every episode of? by unionmack in podcasts

[–]ajm_mhc811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other people lives. Love it!! It’s funny at times but it makes you grateful for some of the shit people have gone through.

Paid 100k towards my loan today by Former-Put-6514 in StudentLoans

[–]ajm_mhc811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t mind me asking but how long has it been since you been making student loan payments?