- Holy grail tips for ADHD therapists
I've started to notice many people in our field have ADHD and as someone with ADHD I know how hard it can be to do our work. What were your saving graces when it comes to productivity, executive...
1,465 points52 comments3 d ago
- You expect me to just go to work today and maintain calm, rational, controlled decorum about the blue wave?!
I work in a blue stronghold city. Most of my clients have processed some level of despondency over the fascist mess that we’ve seen the past decade. Even still, even as a relational therapist, I...
1,344 points258 comments5 d ago
- Why I’m a therapist who struggles to get along with other therapists 💀
I genuinely love being a therapist, but I don’t always enjoy being around other therapists. LOL. It’s not because I think I’m better than anyone. I just find myself frustrated with certain...
415 points248 comments5 d ago
- I wish therapists were more mindful of what they post on social media
I recently had a client bring up a social media post they had seen from a therapist who was expressing frustration about certain topics clients bring into sessions. My client was quite distressed...
345 points92 comments7 d ago
- I did it. I halted my practice for my own self care.
Hi everyone, I have shared this with family, but I feel that therapists would appreciate it more. About 4 months ago, I was feeling burnt out. I would wake up and dread my upcoming sessions, I...
302 points63 comments2 d ago
- Annoyed at the system
I FIND IT THOROUGHLY ANNOYING THAT WE STILL CAN'T BILL INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR COUPLES THERAPY ITS SUCH A FUCKING SCAM. THATS IT. THATS MY POST.
300 points78 comments5 d ago
- How do you distinguish CPTSD from BPD?
Early Career Therapist here. I’m currently navigating a few complex cases where the clinical picture is heavily blurred between C-PTSD and BPD. These clients are presenting with profound emotional...
272 points285 comments5 d ago
- Thankful for this job
Today I got to wake up a little bit later than normal, have a long lunch with my mom, and have sessions later in the day. All while wearing no bra and a giant cozy sweater, along with cozy pajama...
216 points43 comments3 d ago
- Why is IFS so popular?
&x200B; I'm genuinely baffled by how popular it's become among both clinicians and clients. I understand that parts work isn't new and that IFS is largely metaphorical, but why not train in...
202 points123 comments7 h ago
- Terminated from internship a month shy of graduation
DISCLAIMER: There was an Internship flair, but I can't find it. I just got terminated from my internship. I never got a chance to act on any feedback - they just reported that I wasn't a good fit...
151 points169 comments4 d ago