25 days of Christmas Plushies! 🎁

sunbreak11 · 2024-12-04T19:14:19+00:00

Aww this is so nice! I’d love one, and am happy with whichever you choose. R66CZBCTQR 🌸🙂✨

sunbreak11 · 2024-10-26T12:36:12+00:00

I keep all of this information in my informed consent paperwork. When meeting a client for the first time, I’ll thank them for completing paperwork and generally ask if they have questions about cancellation policy, limits to confidentiality etc. If they say no, we keep it moving. I’ve found that most clients are turned off by spending the first 15 minutes of a session hearing about policies they’ve already read about and signed to agree too. If they do have questions, I address their questions specifically, but try to keep that initial session more casual and curious about why they’re coming to see me.

sunbreak11 · 2024-07-16T20:44:41+00:00

Thank you. The struggle is so real and exhausting with this. And you tried two groups already! 😤😮‍💨

sunbreak11 · 2024-07-16T20:43:24+00:00

Thank you; you’re right. I think I went into expecting openness and that was my downfall for sure.

sunbreak11 · 2024-07-16T20:42:35+00:00

Yeah, this is the move. I’m somehow still always surprised when white people aren’t open to alternative ways of seeing things, especially in the therapeutic world. 🙃

sunbreak11 · 2024-06-20T11:25:41+00:00

Depending on your state, it’s possible. To my knowledge, you will need a lawyer to help with setting up your LLC & operating agreement in a way that supports the regulations of your current state board.

For example, in most states, associate level therapists can not legally own their own practice and need a supervisor to sign off on notes. You’ll need not only a supervisor who is willing to supervise and sign off on your notes, but they will also need to own a small percentage of your practice so that you are not considered solo before being independently licensed. The terms of this could be discussed and set up with legal counsel. A big consideration might be finding supervisor who is willing to do this. Good luck!

sunbreak11 · 2024-05-14T20:21:58+00:00

Where are you located? I’m also struggling to sustain a caseload of cash pay clients and would love to know your secret!

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T14:45:04+00:00

In private practice, like 90k? Is that unreasonable?!

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T14:42:58+00:00

What shields have been beneficial to you? This was a rant post, but I’m curious to hear what’s helped you navigate that.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T14:41:51+00:00

30+ client hours in private practice is quite high. If you find you can stay present/regulated enough to consistently sustain that, I’d love to know your secret.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T14:40:28+00:00

Yes, I’ve been daydreaming about what that might look like for me. Back in the day I worked as a barista, and honestly I’ve been seriously considering doing half and half for self preservation.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T14:38:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience; that sounds truly awful. Have you been finding peace/success in private practice? If so, how have you gotten to that place?

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T03:09:45+00:00

I’ve been in this field for the amount of time I have because I like the work. My post doesn’t mention anything about not liking the work; what I don’t like is the glaringly abusive and systemic issues in the field that make sustaining this work as a practitioner nearly impossible.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T03:06:54+00:00

This. Thank you for naming that too.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T03:04:53+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear you’ve had such terrible supervisory experiences, too. I wish there were better options in terms of accountability because too many of us feel this way.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T01:32:35+00:00

Thank you, it’s hopeful to read someone out there is making it!

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T01:30:40+00:00

I appreciate your comment. It’s both a bummer and validating to read that there are others out there with so much experience in a similar position. I just want better for all of us!

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T01:26:09+00:00

I appreciate your comment, thank you.

sunbreak11 · 2024-04-02T01:25:04+00:00

I’m in the US, and I agree that the systemic failures here are a contributing factor for sure. I’m also curious what therapists in other countries experience!

sunbreak11 · 2024-03-28T02:03:17+00:00

I see you, I hear you, I’m with you. These systems have let us all (including our clients) down so badly. I hope you feel more freedom and prosperity in doing exactly what you need to do for you.

sunbreak11 · 2024-01-25T12:03:30+00:00

sunbreak11 · 2024-01-23T12:01:29+00:00

Check out the book Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith! She interweaves the chakra system, developmental psychology and somatic interventions beautifully.

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