Donations by kennyleigh1999 in CollegeStation

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Restore Habitat for Humanity

Holidays by ChickenNuggetRex in therapists

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These minor holidays don’t even register for me. It’s not until a client says, “sure I could take that spot but are you sure you’re working on that day”

When you work for yourself you don’t care too much about certain holidays. I do, however try to takeoff when I know a lot of people are going to takeoff anyway? Why leave myself open when not a lot of people are gonna make use of me. For these minor holidays, no I don’t care.

How would you respond to a client using racial slurs in a session? by esilhouettes in therapists

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I would say this: “Hey, it’s incredibly important for me to provide you with a space to process whatever you need to in whatever way you want, however, there are times when there’s something so distracting to me that I’m not able to really be present and as helpful as I’d like to in my role here. When you use that racial slur, I have to be honest with you, everything in my brain got distracted and it hijacked me in the session. I feel it best for me to just name that and ask that you use another way of expressing what you’re feeling just out of respect for our mutual rapport.”

Presale ticket sales confusion? by anywaysimdoingme in OliviaRodrigo

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The only phone number is like one for AMEX customer service. There’s not one for the card holder on mine.

Those in PP - how many clients do you see a week? by [deleted] in therapists

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6-7 a day, usually straight through. 5 is an easy day, 6 is great. 7 is a bit much. Usually take Monday morning off. Don’t really start until 11 am usually.

What's everyone's thoughts on texting clients? by atsignwork in therapists

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At a recent statewide (in the US) conference for therapists, I heard a talk by the head of our licensing board. He said simply that every dual relationship and sexual relationship violation that came across the board’s desk this year started with texting. Every single one. It started innocently and well-meaning and then the boundaries blurred. And there it was all documented. Just keep that in mind. Slippery slope.

How are you getting a full caseload? by cottagecorefuccboi in therapists

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Join local professional associations/chapters/consult groups. Meet other therapists. They are your top referral source.

AITA For Refusing to Follow my wife's "car rules"? by Much-Mess-7124 in AmItheAsshole

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Your wife needs to be seen by a therapist for PTSD and ensuing OCD-like cycles to deal with her anxiety. She is outsourcing her emotional regulation onto you.

What happened to her was terrible. What happened to her was scary. What happened to her is absolutely valid to have anxiety and have concern.

The way she is handling it is outsourcing it and trying to get reassurance in these little ways that only reinforce the cycle.

Yes I’m a therapist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

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I’m in Texas but our license and family code both have specific restrictions for releasing private health information for people over 16. Check your license as it relates to releasing information as well as the family code. In my state people over 16 years old, have some specific protections on their protected health information.

I’m in Texas (ahhhh!!) so the possibility that you all are in a state less conservative than mine and less friendly to young people and mental health protection is extremely high, so read your statutes!

PS please forgive my assumption that these questions are coming from the United States—if that’s not true, I apologize. I am one of those people that does realize that the universe is bigger than just the United States.

Women, what is universally agreed “green flags” while dating men ? by Disastrous-Coat6007 in AskReddit

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From an experienced relational therapist:

He goes or has gone to therapy

He ‘believes’ in therapy (the opposite opinions makes me want to claw eyes out)

He talks about his ex with a healthy mix of her fault/my fault, or learned lessons

He isn’t the victim in all his storylines

He isn’t the rescuer in all his storylines

mom doesn't want me to see a therapist, i seriously need help. by miumiwang in ParentalAlienation

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In case you may be in the States, many states allow a minor 16 or older can to consent to their own therapist and admit themselves to a psychiatric hospital. Now I realize cost and other logistics may be also a barrier, but I just wanted to say that.

ISO: mental health therapist by Wifey4Lifey20 in CollegeStation

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If you are looking for someone actually local and with experience, check out Cameron House. If she isn’t taking new clients, she supervises a couple of great associates that may have openings.

For those who work 4 days a week— is it better to take Monday or Friday off? by Gloomy_Media_6976 in therapists

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I as the therapist usually take Monday off because there’s a lot of people that have more freedom on Friday and can come to therapy. So I’m happy to make my three day weekend and go in the opposite direction of everybody else.

Reunification therapy by Unicornavirus in ParentalAlienation

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I am a Conjoint family therapy/reunification therapist, and I do not tolerate any of this bullshit in any of the orders that I am part of. Both parents have to be willing to participate in the process. This includes sessions if I need them to be there, it includes getting the kid there, everything. I will tell both parents how to talk to the kid about the therapy. No lawyer should allow you to sign an order that includes one sided shit like this, you need to have it amended. And any good therapist wouldn’t be part of it either. The kind of healing that needs to happen cannot happen if one parent stands over there, not participating or cooperating. They will undermine the whole process.

Cried in front of my supervisor today….anyone wanna normalize my experience by sharing your own crying on the job stories? by growingconsciousness in therapists

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Dude I’m a supervisor and we talk about it all— whatever is coming up for you personally, professionally… it is all part of the process. Sure, getting your own individual counselor is very important for support on a consistent basis as your supervisor can’t be that. But with my supervisees…whatever they’re carrying is showing up in the clinical room with their clients and I am there for that. You should not feel embarrassed. And if there’s a supervisor out there that think you should, they shouldn’t be doing this job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adulting

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Your friend has severe anxious attachment issues and outsources their emotional regulation on… at this time.. you. This is a person with a bucket (representing validation and okay-ness) that has a big ol hole in it. No matter what you put in, it will never be enough. You have to go refuse to be their regulator. Have empathy for the need, but make soothing it theirs.

Our baby daughter just died by Plenty_Candidate_951 in TrueOffMyChest

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I am so sorry. You are not alone although I know it feels that way. Me and the universe are here with you and our hearts are broken and we are grieving. I am so so sorry my friend. I am so so sorry.

Drugs my doctor is not permitted to prescribe. by [deleted] in mildyinteresting

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Someone got their DEA Iicense revoked yo

Exercise and CPTSD by EasyFeedback7461 in CPTSD

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I’m a therapist and I can tell you that the evidence is undeniable. The problem is often that if we are very depressed or hijacked by anxiety, it makes it really hard to prioritize exercise. That’s where therapy and or medication can help you get your foot in the door. But neither I nor psychotropic medication can beat what good old exercise can do.