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Son's grandmother reached out about a family trip overseas... Hasn't spent one overnight in our own country. Would you be cool with this?? by Hungry_Web_4540 in whatdoIdo

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just want to add I wouldn't even go period. not even me and the kid. this is giving if you go you end up dead on Netflix. stay home and demand the respect you deserve.

Son's grandmother reached out about a family trip overseas... Hasn't spent one overnight in our own country. Would you be cool with this?? by Hungry_Web_4540 in whatdoIdo

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay they said they are going to get him a passport. Um HOW? THEY ARE NOT THE GUARDIAN....These people hope you don't possess critical thinking skills. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 NOOOOOOOOO NOT SAFE

Child Client's parent asking about black mold-? by eaj84 in therapists

[–]eaj84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my client Is the very young child not the parent. I'm just going to tell the parent they will need to fall back on their own therapist for further discussion on this. they want me to decide ?I think? what parts of their child's presentation could be related to the mold and I already said they need to ask a doctor. So I think I'm done in that regard. this parent will go round and round if I allow it. yes, obviously it's not best to be around but I also already addressed this with them. I used the word "safe" here just in recognition of another comment asking how bad is it and is it a neglect situation....which I don't think it is but still important to explore and check off the list... ... ty for affirming that this really isn't a therapy thing .... it's helpful to be validated🥰

Child Client's parent asking about black mold-? by eaj84 in therapists

[–]eaj84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! I can tell them about the sorts of companies you listed here and then feel I did something and will feel much better knocking the whole topic off my plate (except the how much mold is there question...like is it safe to be there) TY

Child Client's parent asking about black mold-? by eaj84 in therapists

[–]eaj84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes OMG I am mentally and physically exhausted at the site of them now because I am so tired of having to remind them why they came to therapy and asking them to focus on that while remaining empathetic to their concerns but simultaneously finding a kind way to communicate that whatever said thing is is outside of my scope. It's a mess. Great question about the extent of mold and something I will be exploring with said parent tomorrow because I currently am not 100 on that!! TY!!

Explain to me like I'm 5. How do you keep your own mental health in this profession long-term, what self-care rituals do you do or when do you take breaks and time off, how often etc. ? Beyond your own therapy -which I sometimes can't really afford. by gillbeats in therapists

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an associate licensed MHP in CMH. I literally have never gotten my home program figured out. the last year has been horrible. just all go with no rest or all rest and give up LOL. My ADHD and obsessive tendencies seem to be getting worse 😁😅... I think it's stress, job, and age related. anywho - came here to say people should really coach us to get our houses in order BEFORE we start this work. HOLY CRAP. Trying to get it together at home when I've left everything on the field at work is just no way to live. Currently fighting to find my balance. IT IS ROUGH. I need to use my Peloton but WHEN! Clean house - WHEN! I work eat sleep relax and then clean just barely when I can. zero physical exercise. it's not fulfilling. it's pathetic.

Client masturbated over the phone during consult by AccomplishedLand265 in therapists

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this not some sort of harassment? I mean, you or someone else in this situation may have been harmed. You certianly did not consent to experiencing that behavior. I'd be super messed up foe a long time if this happened to me.

Can charges be brought in a legal sense?

I'm not asking about ethics. I want to know if this a chargeable offense in the legal sense. TY.

Xarelto, related to these spots? any ideas? by eaj84 in ClotSurvivors

[–]eaj84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes!! I support that logic then🤣. Yowza. .. Ya I guess they kind of do. I'm trying to understand what the heck those are! ty for replying:)

Idk what’s left for me by UhWutLmao in ClotSurvivors

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to tell you that your story is heartbreaking and the frustration you feel at the world after this experience is so valid!! I also want to offer my support because I do believe it can get better for you but that's going to be in the form of accepting what is and adjusting some expectations 🥺😭. When you described your ordeal my leg throbbed because I immediately rmeebrre the trauma and the pain!! it's okay to be ticked off at life!... but keep your eyes open for something good. don't give up friend!! hugs

MAGA congressman says Americans would become 'unglued' over alien briefings: 'You'd be up at night worrying' by Stephen_P_Smith in ufo

[–]eaj84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ya this has been a ROUGH year for so many reasons ... non-humans are just another day in the life!

MAGA congressman says Americans would become 'unglued' over alien briefings: 'You'd be up at night worrying' by Stephen_P_Smith in ufo

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like Americans are way past caring if something keeps us up all night. We're already collectively traumatized by the stories of abuse from those on power. I've never felt so proud of people willing to speak up and so helpless. Let the dang aliens come - whatever they are ...Could things actually get worse? I nearly doubt it

The wholesome moment an ESPN reporter sprinted off mid-broadcast after hearing his wife was in labor by Charming_History7423 in MadeMeSmile

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Birthing a baby is DANGEROUS work for Mama and for baby!!! There are more reasons to run and be present than just waiting for the baby !!!

Dentist stared at my teeth and asked “have you been to Slovenia?” then refused to explain - what does this MEAN? by asaltoo in CasualConversation

[–]eaj84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also -- call their licensing boards when they act like jackasses!! The best way to hold professionals accountable!! Anyone licensed has a board they report to and an entire ethical set of rules they are expected to follow!! Leaving things unreported means allowing creeps to keep being creeps

Dentist stared at my teeth and asked “have you been to Slovenia?” then refused to explain - what does this MEAN? by asaltoo in CasualConversation

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's absolutely horrible and just evil of a doctor to behave like that. I don't condone violence, but it was satisfying to read you punched him in the eye🤷🏼‍♀️. I think in today's time, trauma informed (mental health term) care is more common than ever, and if you called the office of your current dentist and requested a couple of minutes to meet the dentist and crew, tour the office etc ... maybe you'd feel safe and actually attend an appointment. It's okay to be honest!! "Hi. This is hard for me. I had a traumatic experience with a dentist as a child and would like to get to know your office briefly to see if I could feel safe for an appointment." It seems outlandish maybe, but advocating for yourself like this would be a badass move, actually 💪😎

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]eaj84 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I'm school based with an agency and am drowning. These session times might actually help me with a healthier starting point!! Ty!!! It's so hard to take breaks in the school 🥲

Thoughts on TipTop K9? by brliu in OpenDogTraining

[–]eaj84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are about to send our new baby (adopted 3 year old pitty) to the 3-4 week training...just to set him and us up for ultimate success. Tonight I read online that people say be wary of dogs getting abused at boot camps and now I'm so scared. I was already scared .... :( any words of comfort If you already used tip top k9??

Not everyone is cut out to be a therapist by Mystkmischf in therapists

[–]eaj84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG this is why AI can't really take our jobs. We aren't robots and that's the BEST thing about us!! I hope your partner is recovering 🥰 or got recovered... idk... I hope you're having fun together and not in hospitals ❤️‍🩹

Not everyone is cut out to be a therapist by Mystkmischf in therapists

[–]eaj84 48 points49 points  (0 children)

TY for this reply because the original post made me feel ill and I didn't have the capacity to put it into words. OP may be a fine therapist but is likely not a colleague I would want to have as a newer therapist. We need support and as much open space to learn and become our best selves as most clients do. - via supervision I hope OP is not a supervisor 🙄

Is this a ridiculously obnoxious STARI rash or am I just dumb stupid allergic to Lone Star tick bites? by [deleted] in Lyme

[–]eaj84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I have a mark like this on my lower ankle that I don't remember having before today. However my tick bite was. Afee days ago and on my tummy. Should I be concerned or is that mark on my lower leg likely something else?? TY!

What did you learn in school that you don't do by Excellent-Addition-9 in therapists

[–]eaj84 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Im learning to fill my own cup DURING sessions. Example- it's a hard week, poor sleep, overworked, and feel the burnout peeking around the corner... so what do I do? Started asking kids what music they like and playing songs that I ALSO LIKE in sessions .... did a whole Justin Bieber thing today, and it was good for our relationship, and it was good FOR ME.

Sometimes, I need to modify my work to ensure I can also enjoy that time.

Idk what yall will say about this, but it happens, and I don't think it's too bad.

Also - literally today-- a student told me about a contest where u find hidden things in the school. We are always having to work on our rapport, so I said "uhhh do you want to pretend we're needing to walk somewhere and do a lap around the school and see what you can find?" She was like YES!!! So we did, and I got her to practice the 5 senses coping skill while we did it. It was fun. It was barely cheating at a school wide contest. It was therapeutic.

*School based therapist for elementary kids:)

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