Everything I wish I had learned in grad school about becoming a therapist
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Interested in working as an online counselor part-time for extra income or taking your practice online? Here's how to become an online therapist.
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Most of us therapists are driven by a sense of duty and care--a drive to help others. The root of this duty, this drive, is different for all of us. Perhaps we sensed our emotional lives were more complex than those around us as children, we find ourselves fascinated by others’ life stories, or we feel compelled to relieve others’ pain. Whatever our motive for becoming therapists, being a therapist is not our purpose. In this post, I cover the reasons why our work is not our purpose…
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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
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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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Want to become a therapist but unsure of what they do? Here are four different types of therapy degrees and career information for you.
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At first, many therapists struggle with this finding their therapy niche. They just want to help people! Developing your niche is a gift to both you and your potential therapy clients. By truly defining your services, you create a path towards building credibility in your work. You gain recognition among both professionals and clients alike. You no longer have to parse through clients who aren't a right fit for your private practice. Here are some tips for getting started!
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Ever wonder how to be a therapist? What goes into becoming a therapist? There are several clear stages of being a therapist: education, license, specialty, career, and thriving.
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