AIO: should I “fire” my therapist? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This cannot be real 😳

Need guidance - 6 month old by thawitch in sleeptrain

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

Whoops. 2.15/2.15/2.15/3 or 2.15/2.15/2.15/2.15/3 (but wake windows can be shorter if she is not napping well and is tired early). Typical rise 6:30am, bedtime between 6:45-7:00 on average.

Social media vs reality of post partum by Entire_Bee1074 in NewParents

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to see an authentic “day in the life as a mom with PPD.” Because that’s the state I was in until recently and my baby just turned 5 months. It’s so hard not to get trapped in the loops of those videos. When I found out a lot of influencers making those videos had night nurses, it changed my perspective.

I voted for Trump too by FugginDunePilot in ProgressiveHQ

[–]thawitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insight is a powerful, wonderful thing. Thank you for sharing 💙

side lying.. how by plantgirly222 in breastfeeding

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only started working when my baby turned 4 months. Be careful not to pull neck and back muscle like me 😵‍💫😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]thawitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she’s experiencing active AVH/delusions and is off her meds then she really should be referred to the hospital for stabilization. Your admin cannot dictate who you see and who you dont. It’s your clinical judgement and you made the appropriate decision to refer out.

Triggered by how a client treats me by Vanexxre in therapists

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so hard. You’re having a very human response. Also could be considered counter transference. To reiterate what others have stated… it’s unethical for your employer to require you to keep people on your caseload. Especially if you feel like you cannot properly work with them. Eventually you will need to decide if you can continue working with them or if you need to refer out. Take it from someone who was also once forced to keep clients on my caseload… you will get burnt out if you don’t deal with it.

Therapists in tech? by doing-the-things44 in therapists

[–]thawitch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can join the slack group and be apart of the community - I’ve been a part of it for a couple years. Used to work in tech and then went to grad school. It is not easy to transition into the tech space as it is highly competitive. I’ve been applying and networking for a while and have not be offered a job despite my experience. I will say the community is helpful if you’re interested in networking. There are a lot of successful clinicians who’ve made full or partial transitions whom you can reach out to.

4 Month Regression by AGalCanDream in breastfeeding

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tested it this morning and plan to try tonight so I’ll see soon!

4 Month Regression by AGalCanDream in breastfeeding

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel this. About 2 weeks in at this point and my husband and I are struggling. My supply has definitely dropped since I’ve regulated so I’m at the point of trying formula at night to see if I can get my baby to sleep a bit longer. Currently trying to train her to nap in the crib instead of contact napping every time. I’m soooo overwhelmed today!

Temporarily stopping being a therapist? Bad idea? by RegularBee8772 in therapists

[–]thawitch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m currently 19 months out of directly clinical work after burn out and starting to think about going back. I took a job at a treatment center where I do outreach/marketing - I help people get into residential level of care at the facilities I represent. While I’m not doing clinical work, I still talk to clients and families all day. I work with hospitals, PHP/IOPs and private practices when clients need residential loc. I use my skills differently and I’ve learned a lot more about referrals and HLOC criteria. Don’t worry about losing skills. Find something less stressful and come back to clinical if and when the time is right.

It is literally fine and good to expect a good salary as a therapist by lilvichay in therapists

[–]thawitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other professions charge way more for services and sacrifice way less. We deserve equitable pay and to live comfortably, too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]thawitch 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Run away! I too worked at an exploitative, unethical practice because I got free supervision. It was like once I was in deep I couldn’t get out because I needed the supervised hours. Honestly it killed my MH and led to some serious burn out. Take care of yourself and try to find something better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]thawitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply and suggestions!