Future therapist

Therapy is for everyone—even therapists. And perhaps, being an effective therapist can stem from personal experience and recognizing that you need and want support, too. Margo, a therapist in training, writes about this and more at https://twloha.com/blog/all-feelings-must-be-felt/.

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When people hear we are therapists one of the most common reactions we get is, “I don’t know how you do it!” We chose to become therapists for an array of reasons. This explanation we saw shared of what it’s like to be a therapist resonated with us immensely. These are some of our favorite reasons why we chose to become therapists💫 To each and every past and current patient: We will always treasure the trust you put in us to help you through some of your darkest hours and days. We will…

Everything I wish I had learned in grad school about becoming a therapist

I said it. Therapists have therapists, who have therapists, who... #therapy www.nicolecroft.com

Therapists like Lisa A. Olivera share posts on Instagram to help followers with mental health.

"There’s no hierarchy of pain. Suffering shouldn’t be ranked, because pain is not a contest." | Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb 🩺 A relevant non-fiction that dives into the life of a therapist and gives nuanced context to the world of therapy. I got to learn so much about human nature and reasons behind our actions. Not only that, this book gives hindsight into the life of a therapist as she undergoes therapy herself…

There are more options than people realize to enter the mental health field.

Do we need protecting from people? Sometimes, I think the answer is definitely yes, and sometimes not. Do I need to protect myself as a therapist? I like to think about this in terms of protective factors. I have been doing energy healing and therapeutic work for 17 years. I know when my energy is off. Over the years, I have learned how to be deeply attuned to myself, and how to bring myself back to my centre. #selfhealers #healingjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters