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Things I have learned in graduate school, part two

Amy wrote 3 days ago: Last week, my name was called, and as I walked across the stage, I received a Master’s of Phil … more →

Tags: Education, badmouthing, change, Connections, Graduate School, Higher Education, Jobs, lies, Mental Health

Fighting the feelings of futility.

Jane wrote 5 days ago: 17:21 What is the point any more? The reality of my situation suddenly hit me. He’s not coming … more →

Tags: Anorexia, borderline personality disorder, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Binge, Fat, Obsession, Eurovision, Housemate

Building a Therapeutic Relationship with Parents: Part III - Collaboration

johnsommersflanagan wrote 1 week ago: Collaboration, as an attitude, requires that at least to some extent, parenting professionals come f … more →

Tags: Parenting, Collaboration, Parenting, Parents

'What do you know? You're prejudiced!'

Jessica E. Wilson, M.S. wrote 1 week ago: If there is any rule in therapy that is more difficult than this, I do not know it.  The golden rule … more →

Tags: clinical issues, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Therapy, Transference, Diversity, prejudice, anger

Confession #3

confessionofacounselor wrote 1 week ago: As much as it may be hard to hear, we don’t always hear. When things happen in our personal li … more →

Tags: Confessions of a Counselor, confession, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Counseling, Therapist, mental illness, Truth, Real Talk

Mama

laurablough wrote 1 week ago: So I’ve been struggling the past few days.  Yesterday was really, really, rough and I had to g … more →

Tags: Thoughts, Depression, Family, Help, Holes, Interpersonal Relationships, Needs, psychic pain, Self Care

Things your thearpist will never tell you #2

confessionofacounselor wrote 1 week ago: I have a diagnosis too. It might be one that is more severe than what I am helping you to treat. I w … more →

Tags: Things your therapist will never tell you, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Counseling, Therapist, mental illness, Truth, Real Talk, Bipolar

Confession #1

confessionofacounselor wrote 1 week ago: I don’t have to like you in order to help you. Sometimes you are annoying and sometimes I am tired a … more →

Tags: Confessions of a Counselor, confession, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Mental Health, Counseling, Therapist, mental illness, Truth

Believe in the simple magic of life2 comments

mappingtheterritory wrote 2 weeks ago: I’m also reading Martin Buber at the moment. I’m halfway through “I and Thou … more →

Tags: Martin Buber, John Shotter, Dialogue

A safe space to speak your truth: how do we cultivate safety?6 comments

Kamela Dolinova wrote 2 weeks ago: Many of my readers will likely have heard the term “safe space.”  This phrase is sometim … more →

Tags: Rübenfeld, therapy, Emotion, Mental Health, Rubenfeld Synergy, Body, Safety, safe space

To Get It Right, Get It Wrong8 comments

Vanessa wrote 2 weeks ago: One of the biggest challenges for many beginning therapists, including myself, is perfectionism. As … more →

Tags: Being human, countertransference, Emotional needs, empathy, Learning Psychoanalysis, Pathological vs Human, perfectionism, Personal analysis, Personal Growth

I love running into my therapist outside of therapy. It's like seeing a dog walk on its hind legs.2 comments

Amy wrote 3 weeks ago: It was the end of the day at my internship, and one of the patients was discharging. At some time du … more →

Tags: Ethics, confidentiality, Counseling, ethics, HIPPA, Laws, lies, Lying, Relationships

Static - Therapy Tales #402

WG wrote 3 weeks ago: I’ve heard the process of therapy (from a shrink-skills point of view) described as “lis … more →

Tags: Cartoon, Comic, Comics, Communication, confessions, Counseling, Counselling, counsellor, counselor

Race, culture, and empathy

Amy wrote 1 month ago: Earlier this evening, I was putting off searching for jobs/sprucing up my cover letters and paroozin … more →

Tags: Culture 2, Boston, Counseling, Culture, empathy, Identification, media, Privilege, Race

Guest Blogger - Cuddles and Rage1 comment

WG wrote 1 month ago: I’m really excited about this one.. Today’s guest blog is by the creators of one of my f … more →

Tags: Cartoon, Comic, Comics, Communication, Counseling, Counselling, counsellor, counselor, eye contact

Inspiration!

HandHealthBlog wrote 1 month ago: I did not expect my second blog to head off in this direction.  Recent news events have deterred me … more →

Tags: Hand Therapy, Inspiration

What is Therapist Abuse?1 comment

Sam wrote 1 month ago: Therapist Abuse Therapist abuse comes in many forms. Therapist abuse is using the imbalance of power … more →

Tags: Abuse, Sex Abuse, Counseling Services, Therapy

Billing - Therapy Tales #4012 comments

WG wrote 1 month ago: The joys of technology. During a transatlantic (international dontchaknow) web chattage/conference c … more →

Tags: Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, Cartoon, eye contact, Comic, Drawing, Résistance, Counselling

Tips for Getting the Most out of Therapy

mountaintherapystudio wrote 1 month ago: Tips for Getting the Most out of Therapy If you are new to, or revisiting therapy, welcome to this p … more →

Tags: Therapy Basics, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Mental Health


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