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

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

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.

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/.

Things to Avoid Telling Your Therapist Knowing how to prepare for your first therapy session can help keep first-time jitters at bay. Experiencing the benefits of therapy first-hand gives you a safe place for self-inquiry and self-discovery, with an unbiased party–your therapist. However, there are a