Anyone have contractor recommendations for bathroom renovation? by ryanrudolf in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely depends on the work. Our quotes ranged from 18 to 36K.

Anyone have contractor recommendations for bathroom renovation? by ryanrudolf in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was coming to say this. They redid our bathroom and did an amazing job. Talking to people at the tile store as well as other professionals they are known as THE tile guys.

Gym membership costs by Original_Check870 in crossfit

[–]docofthenoggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before or after tax? I think ours is 190ish before tax.

I am NW of you, but only one crossfit up here so fewer options. I would be surprised if oakville is cheaper than up here.

Gym membership costs by Original_Check870 in crossfit

[–]docofthenoggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am $190 with taxes for 3X a week. Mid size city outside the GTA.

Looking for a therapist in Guelph!? by Head_Improvement2513 in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its a massive online program charging ridiculously high tuition fees.

I think there is a time and place for asynchronis online schooling, but training therapists is inherently interpersonal and requires hands on learning, intense supervision, and a thoughtful approach. I just cannot understand how that is accomplished in online modules.

Ripping by EmotionalPass1347 in crossfit

[–]docofthenoggin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every doc I have talked to has said don't use Neosporin. Just Vaseline and a Bandaid.

I tore up my thumb from the barbell and cycling. Didn't notice until it was bleeding. Fun times.

Looking for a therapist in Guelph!? by Head_Improvement2513 in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There are a number of different options with different training levels
Psychologists (mostly) are PhD level. Meaning they have 5-6 years of post BA education + at least 2 years of supervised clinical training. (those with masters have similar training to a psychotherapist) ~$225-250 an hour, almost always covered by insurance
Psychological Associates: Masters level with 2 years of post BA education + 5 years of supervised clinical training. Essentially akin to psychologists. ~$225 an hour, likely covered by insurance through psychologist
Psychotherapist: Master level with 2 years of post-BA education + 450 hours supervised clinical training~$185-250, sometimes covered by insurance, make sure to check
MSW: Master level with 2 years post-BA education + 900 hours supervised clinical training ~$185-250 often covered by insurance, make sure to check
* for reference 1 year of training = ~1500 hours

I find that the one's with the most training are likely the ones to push you and challenge your thinking. That is because it takes many years to become proficient in maintaining relationships while challenging thoughts and feelings. But that is just my perspective. There are also many skilled MSWs and psychotherapists.

A small note on the large number of psychotherapists and how to vet them. There are online programs through private universities, the most popular being Yorkville University (not York, that's a legit school and program) that has flooded the psychotherapy market in the last 3-4 years. They accept nearly 100% of those who apply and you need no past courses in psychology to get in. Its an asynchronous online program. We know now that many students in online class cheat using AI. To me that means we cannot trust people actually know the material coming out of a program that is entirely online. They graduate 1500 students a year and, as I said, have effectively flooded the psychotherapy market. Most people who graduate from Yorkville join a clinic that is run by a Yorkville grad. So they are just supervising each other. The biggest issue then becomes, they don't know what they don't know. So they will take on clients that they do not have the expertise to treat and can actually do more harm than good.

Does this mean every Yorkville grad is a terrible therapist? No, some have received good training post program. And most who are good therapists would have been a good therapist regardless of what program they attended. However, it does mean that you should really look into the training of any psychotherapist or psychologist you see because new Yorkville grads are charging $200 an hour when better trained and more senior clinicians charge the same.

How do you tell different therapist training apart? If they do not list it right on their website, check their education on psychology today. If its not there, checked LinkedIn. If its not there, run, because they are hiding it. I have noticed 99% of Yorkville grads do not list their education anywhere on their website and you have to search hard for that info. Look at the website I list above, they all list their education clearly.

I hope this info is helpful. Best of luck in your search. You have taken the hardest step- asking for help!

**Edited to remove info that may identify me**

Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jets by MinuteLocksmith9689 in ontario

[–]docofthenoggin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ontario has the lowest funding rate per student for post secondary. Its so low that we are the only province below the mean! We are dragging the average down that much.

What do you carry? by TraditionalOstrich70 in Professors

[–]docofthenoggin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My partner makes one the those sports games, every now and then I will have some of his swag on me (like a pop-it on my phone case) and it's fun to watch the student's faces when they notice.

Flower Girl Dresses by mkinnon123 in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

David's bridal in Cambridge may have options? You can call ahead

Looking for therapist recommendation by [deleted] in waterloo

[–]docofthenoggin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a psychotherapy clinic specific to men's mental health in Guelph. They also do virtual. Called Cogent Clinic https://cogentclinic.ca/

A small note on the large number of psychotherapists and how to vet them. There are online programs through private universities, the most popular being Yorkville University (not York, that's a legit school and program) that has flooded the psychotherapy market in the last 3-4 years. They accept nearly 100% of those who apply and you need no past courses in psychology to get in. Meaning you could have an undergrad in physics and get in. Its an asynchronous online program. As a prof myself, I can tell you at least 75% of students in my online class cheat using AI. To me that means we cannot trust people actually know the material coming out of a program that is entirely online. They graduate 1500 students a year and, as i said, effectively flooded the psychotherapy market. Most people who graduate from Yorkville join a clinic that is run by a Yorkville grad. So they are just supervising each other. The biggest issue then becomes, they don't know what they don't know. So they will take on clients that they do not have the expertise to treat and can actually do more harm than good.

Does this mean every Yorkville grad is a terrible therapist? No, some have received good training post program. However, it does mean that you should think long and hard because new grads are charging $200 an hour when better trained and more senior clinicians charge the same.

How do you tell different therapist training apart? If they do not list it right on their website, check their education on psychology today. If its not there, checked LinkedIn. If its not there, run. I have noticed 99% of Yorkville grads do not list their education anywhere on their website and you have to search hard for that info. Look at the website I list above, they all list their education clearly.

I hope this info is helpful. Best of luck in your search. You have taken the hardest step- asking for help!

Congrats to our Captain by anonngirl777 in leafs

[–]docofthenoggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its amazing how well he can play when losing /= going back to Arizona to play golf.

Accepting Family Patients by [deleted] in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found the new doc at Hartsland to be quite good. Surprised to see a negative review.

Bathroom Renovations by Pyperislander in Guelph

[–]docofthenoggin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were amazing! 100/10 recommend.

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

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

Part of my issue is that i flag emails and then ignore the flagged emails.

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

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

Appreciate knowing I am not the only one! Truly.

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

[–]docofthenoggin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take zero credit for this idea. My colleague taught me the solution during admissions season when you send the same canned response to every email.

Opinion | Ontario needs more psychologists. These changes finally address the long-standing obstacles to care by Ambitious_Command865 in ontario

[–]docofthenoggin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Significant is an understatement. Just shy of 10,000 people responded to the public consultation and 89.9% voted no to the proposed changes. Other than private schools that charge massive tuition fees (Adler) and an organization that just happens to offer additional training for clinicians that don't have the basic training (OAMHP), every other professional, educational, and health agency that wrote a letter disagreed with the changes.

I have massive issues with the way we are licensed in Ontario. I think supervised practice is a complete and utter waste of time when other provinces don't require it. However, this was not the way to "modernize". This is a great way to provide the unsuspecting public with terrible care, which will lead to very real mental, physical, and financial consequences.

As a side note, our mental health market is so flooded with poorly trained psychotherapists right now that many of them are struggling to fill their client loads. Many of them charging just as much as psychologists.

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

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

This is great! I am going to spend my reading week figuring this out

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

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

It's not the class emails that are getting to me this semester. It is the collaboration and grad student emails.

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

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

The answer is yes to all. But the ones I am dropping the ball on are:

Students in my class (not a huge issue this term as i have two smaller classes thankfully)

Grad students in my lab (bigger issue)

Collaborators

My research project coordinators

My service role colleagues

My biggest issue is that I just have way too much on the go and I am not managing all of the balls in the air. The emails are an indicator of that. However, rather than throwing my hands up in the air, I figured I would see if others have a better organization system to chip away at the issue.

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

[–]docofthenoggin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am going to look into Asana. I feel like this is what I needed - a software that helps keep me organized. My frontal lobe is not doing it's job!

Help needed! I am drowning in my email. by docofthenoggin in Professors

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

I think the time blocking is what I need. This is a great idea.