Tag Archives: therapist
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
Not a Weakness
Think of being emotional as a strength, not a weakness…I used to be told I was too emotional all the time, and I felt shame and brokenness when people pointed it out. With time, I came to understand that this … Continue reading
Finding a Therapist
What if I can’t afford it? Even if your therapist doesn’t take insurance your plan may reimburse a portion of the fee, and some therapists will negotiate lower rates if you pay out of pocket. Alternatively, your company’s employee assistance … Continue reading
The Voice of the Father
My friend’s father died recently. When he got sick, his condition deteriorated quickly, and in a matter of days he was gone. My friend and his dad always had a strong relationship, but there were still so many questions to … Continue reading
Walk of Love
I traveled from New York to Leiden to visit my mother who was ailing with advanced lung disease. On my first morning, groggy with jet lag, I found her at my bedside, holding my favorite biscuits. “How did you get … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 