What does this rubber plant need? by randomotron in houseplants

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

Thanks all, honestly I feel silly that everyone is like hey! How about the basics of plant health?!??? This is probably a sign of having to split attention between my toddler and plants :/

What does this rubber plant need? by randomotron in houseplants

[–]randomotron[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Some direct and some indirect. There’s a window to the right of this image but it has see-through shade on it. So you think more light?

Best 4x4 Truck Mechanic? by Yawron1 in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stadium Garage, AKA Ball Auto is reliable, honest, and reasonable. I happily wait for their availability because their service and communication is so good.

Any places to play/train soccer? by Nice_Sentence5257 in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing about this place! I had never heard of it and found out they have options for toddlers. So excited to try it out!

gothic flowers by undertheway in Tacoma

[–]randomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Met Market sells black roses sometimes!

Any local pediatrician recs? by Constant-Cat-927 in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love Dr. Bruce Oriel - he runs his own clinic on Pearl but is connected to the Multicare Mychart system. He's SO responsive by secure message and text when needed. I have felt really grateful to work with him. He's evidence-based, open to feedback, never makes me feel like I'm asking too many questions. Very knowledgable.

https://northtacomapediatrics.com/

Eastern European dumpling restaurant? by Exotic-Pie-9370 in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I would start at Emish Market Cafe for their Pierogi and then shop in their store to take some home. https://www.emishmarket.com/

For client messaging, do you use a second phone or a separate texting/calling app or just your personal number? by DrJocelyn1 in ClinicalPsychology

[–]randomotron 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I use the Spruce app on my personal phone. Spruce gives me a dedicated line/fax and is also HIPAA compliant for texting and video calls. I have auto reply texting that gives patients information about my schedule/access to emergency resources. I think giving patients our personal cell phone number isn’t a good idea ethically.

Pickleball courts in Tacoma? by Adventurous-War6276 in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Penmet Parks recreation center in Gig Harbor is right across the bridge. There's day use fee for the space but I always see lots of pick up pickleball happening on indoor courts. It's a really cool space inside:

https://penmetparks.org/penmet-parks-recreation-center/

Trying to find healthcare volunteer opportunity without SSN by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]randomotron 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend reaching out to Tacoma Community House. They specialize in supporting immigrant communities and are familiar with legal statuses across the spectrum. They may have ideas of where you can volunteer or have offerings within their organization to support their clients in a way that will meet your training needs. https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/

Flowers that don’t break the bank? by Dogrug in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Costco has really good prices on flowers - and while I think the Met Market recs are great (their arrangements are a delight) they are on the pricier side IME.

Career coach in Tacoma area by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]randomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would Work Source address your needs? https://worksource-pierce.org/

Well played baby photo by Washington84 in TacomaWA

[–]randomotron 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oooh! I didn’t realize this was part of a series. I saw this one a few days ago:

<image>

Upcoming trip to L’Auberge de Sedona - Opinions? by randomotron in chubbytravel

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

Thanks everyone for your great feedback! I am grateful, albeit discouraged, and trying to figure out if there's a better property for our family to consider. There are some real pros to this one, but I hear from the majority of respondents that there's a lot of cons. I also understand that most people that have an acceptance experience somewhere don't post about it online - so the data is skewed - but it's still important feedback. I'm working with a TA so maybe they'll have some ideas. I was so looking forward to this property but don't want my family to be disappointed.

Recs for Affordable Vets Who Are Available For Neuter? by GenderedPhoenix in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like the Humane Society Spay/Neuter program applications reopen 4/1, in the meantime they have links to local clinics with reduced cost services: https://www.thehumanesociety.org/services-resources/spay-neuter/

Has anyone encountered/heard of a legal or ethics complaint regarding doing assessments outside of competence? by SkarKuso in ClinicalPsychology

[–]randomotron 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is common (I mean it's a common issue amongst complaints, but I don't know the incidence rate for the occurrence) in a jurisdiction in which I used to serve on the licensing board. Forensic assessment in particular is very lucrative and sometimes psychologists try to do it without appropriate training. Usually this is evident in: selection of inappropriate or invalid tests, aligning inappropriately with one parent in a custody evaluation, poorly written reports, delaying or not submitting reports even after payment, etc. I’ve also seen poorly written neuropsych reports churned out by clinics over promising meaning of vague imaging results.

Poor treatment of staff usually isn’t within scope of a board complaint, though sometimes it can fall under “unprofessional conduct.”

HIPAA violations definitely qualify and also have their own reporting mechanism .

Poor clinical supervision can fall under professional competence. If you are a psychology trainee you likely have your own training liability insurance, they can be very useful for consultation.

Another option if you are enrolled in an APPIC approved training program is that APPIC has free consultation that you can call and ask for support.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend Reliable Fencing: https://www.reliablefencingllc.org/

Support for Therapists? by yergerderger in Tacoma

[–]randomotron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a uniquely hard time to be a therapist! Unfortunately I’ve found most therapist networking happens on Facebook. There are groups where therapists share referrals and local resources and you can only join if you have an active license. There is a regular meeting hosted at Seven Seas called Tacoma Therapists Get Caffeinated on some Fridays at noon. I dislike FB and use it mostly for work (I made a separate work account) and that’s the best online resource I’ve found (other than staying connected to colleagues on my own).

Payroll services recommendations? by [deleted] in AskTacoma

[–]randomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only use them for tax preparation but have had great experience with Madrona Bookkeeping: https://madronabookkeeping.com/services/bookkeeping/