Tag Archives: mental health and wellness
The Therapist
I could never get bored in this job… every day is different, and there’s the potential of being able to make a difference to someone’s life every single day. The most fulfilling part is seeing people take positive steps. Positively … Continue reading
Therapy
Therapy does not make you weak. Instead, it teaches you how to better handle situations that make you uncomfortable. An intuitive mentor or a counselor can enlighten us to the unconscious attitudes that might be holding us back. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
Mom Failure
Yesterday my teenage son was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and was prescribed meds. Two months ago, my teen daughter was diagnosed with depression and put on meds. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom their whole lives and, along with my husband, … Continue reading
Challenges of Therapy
Are some states more difficult to operate in than others? Absolutely. In Minnesota, we might average $125 an hour for reimbursement from insurance, but in Tennessee or Florida, maybe $65 an hour. And recruiting talent is really challenging if we’re … Continue reading
The Risk of Withholding Suicidal Thoughts from Medical Intake Forms
I know I need to see a therapist. I suspect I am picking at details to stall, but I get hung up on the question “Have you had suicidal thoughts?” from the intake forms. I did a depression screening sheet … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 