Becoming a therapist

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

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

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

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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In those quiet moments, we hold space for healing and understanding. It's a journey that requires patience, empathy, and a deep commitment to listening beyond words. Join our community for more insights and support tailored just for you. Follow us to connect with fellow therapists who understand the challenges and triumphs of this meaningful work. #TherapistLife #MentalHealthMatters #CounselorCommunity #HealingJourney #TherapySupport #EmpathyInAction #SilentStories

A big question that seems to come up often for therapists is, “what else can I do as a therapist aside from therapy?” Here is my response, SO MUCH! When you are experiencing major fatigue in your career it's hard to think about what else can be done. I'm here to explain what you can do, and how you can get started! And the best part of this post is... I will not be including anything about coaching.

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.

As much as I try to get it right as a therapist, sometimes I'm off-base.

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/.

A good website isn’t just cute colors and fonts; a good therapy website can bring in aligned clients, increase your income, and prevent burnout. Guest post by Monica Kovach dives into three ways a website can help your financial bottom line and emotional well-being.

by Terry Lindberg (Author)Become Your Own Therapist To Bring Resilience And Mindful Joy Into Your Stressful Life Do you feel drained because you're stuck in a never-ending loop of negative thoughts?Do you spend your nights overthinking the past and worrying about the future?Do you feel so overwhelmed by stress that you don't even know how to cope with life? Just go outside, they say.Go to therapy, they say.But what if the idea of going to therapy is itself a source of anxiety? What if you…

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Qualified psychotherapist and award-winning content creator, Tasha Bailey, closes the gap between the therapy room and the wider world. Real Talk: Lessons from Therapy for Healing & Living makes a therapist's tool kit available to everyone. It's time to bring therapy out of the therapy room and into the real world. In recent years, therapy and self-care have become familiar buzzwords, but it's clear that people are having to face their emotional difficulties without the tools and insight to…

Would you like to become an online therapist with BetterHelp? Here’s our guide on how to apply, qualifications, and pay for online therapy jobs with BetterHelp.. #affiliate #onlinecounseling #betterhelp #counselorjobs #onlinetherapist #onlinetherapyjobs

PRICES MAY VARY. So you’ve found yourself here – you’ve been thrown out of the nest of grad school and it’s time to implement the loads of knowledge you’ve accumulated over the last however many years. While grad school can do a great job at teaching us theory, knowledge, and all things psychology, one could argue that it actually sucks at teaching folks how to be a therapist. Enter this book. After years of supporting students and new therapists, I’ve developed a strong passion for…

We hear a lot about self-care, but for therapists, it's more than something that's nice to do, it's vital for both you and your clients. Why? Research has shown that psychotherapists are more prone to becoming depressed, substance abusing, or suicidal than any other comparable profession, such as doctors and lawyers. So why is this, and how can you protect yourself? Therapists self care part 1 - Jane Travis - Grow Your Private Practice #SelfCare #PrivatePractice #Therapist

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