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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Therapy for therapists |
| chris_iom |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2010 6:06 pm
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| ... started my training); but I am someone who has had a rough few years suffering with depression and apparently an "adjustment disorder" (although I'm not one for labels, I think they can be destructive), this has been severe enough to have spent time as an in-patient, I have been on lots ... |
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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Therapy for therapists |
| mel |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2010 11:47 am
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Replies: 25
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| ... with my 'taxi' that need repair to be safe enough for myself and my passengers and it would be wrong of me to carry passengers during this time. Although to go through life with my 'not so well' taxi is a risk I could take for myself, it would be my duty to have it sorted before carrying passengers ... |
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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Therapy for therapists |
| mel |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2010 11:22 am
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Replies: 25
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| ... for counselling. I felt after a year of working with one BPD client that counselling was definitely not the appropriate form of help for them, although I struggled for a long time trying to help her and had good supervision. DB T would have been a better solution, but unfortunately the area ... |
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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Therapy for therapists |
| thomfairclough |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2010 9:40 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 587
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| ... with my 'taxi' that need repair to be safe enough for myself and my passengers and it would be wrong of me to carry passengers during this time. Although to go through life with my 'not so well' taxi is a risk I could take for myself, it would be my duty to have it sorted before carrying passengers ... |
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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Therapy for therapists |
| Dost |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2010 8:31 am
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Replies: 25
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| ... for counselling. I felt after a year of working with one BPD client that counselling was definitely not the appropriate form of help for them, although I struggled for a long time trying to help her and had good supervision. DB T would have been a better solution, but unfortunately the area ... |
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Forum: Counselling Help Topic: Hugs: yes or no? |
| shamrock |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010 6:17 pm
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Replies: 19
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| ... people to misunderstand each other when all we have are text and emoticons to express ourselves by. On the subject of hugs, I generally wouldn't, although I have been surprised by a few clients flinging their arms around me after finishing our sessions. :D :D |
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Forum: Welcome Topic: Welcome Dost |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2010 5:57 am
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| ... there, I'm therapist based in Turkey. Thought I'd join Empty Chair as it's such an appropriate name for a counselling forum! I work eclectically, although my core model is Psychosynthesis. I have been qualified for 9 years and have had my own business in Manchester since 2004. Prior to that I ... |
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Forum: Training Help Topic: Which Training Course & Accreditation??!! |
| ems |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2010 2:44 pm
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| ... Thank you so much for your insight - it is great to actually hear from someone who's done a course with Chrysalis! It's also good to know that although you're already qualified you've done the course as well so can compare between the two. I've not had my interview yet and have a long list ... |
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Forum: Training Help Topic: Which Training Course & Accreditation??!! |
| shamrock |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2010 2:28 pm
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Replies: 6
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| ... seven 2,000 word essays and 3 case studies as well as write our own hypnotherapy scripts and complete 50 hours of practice outside the classroom. Although we have no formal exam, we are assessed at module 5 and 10, where we are expected to demonstrate our ability to perform a Hypnotherapy session ... |
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Forum: Training Help Topic: Which Training Course & Accreditation??!! |
| ems |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2010 9:51 am
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Replies: 6
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| ... which was 200hrs but distance so is basically just an introduction. The Chrysalis course has a placement element but it is not compulsory although there are supervised case studies which are compulsory. If I did take this route I would definitely want to do a placement anyway I think. ... |
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Forum: Training Help Topic: Which Training Course & Accreditation??!! |
| mel |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2010 9:37 am
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Replies: 6
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| ... is like the counselling skills and studies courses I have done before] to be able to do my diploma next year. I have to do this course again [although it is going to be very different too as it is purly psychodynamic] but its worth it at the end. Can I ask whet you meant when you said 'you ... |
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Forum: Rant Topic: False pretences |
| mel |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2010 8:43 am
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Replies: 6
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| ... the internet, there is no face to face interaction, not even words are being used. So its easy for people to 'pretend' to be someone they are not, although I have to say that might not necessarily have to be the case, that they are deliberately witholding information and then later 'slip up'. That ... |
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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Sustainable Empowerment |
| Richard |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 7:50 am
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Replies: 1
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| I am continually astonished at how unaccountable some therapists and counsellors are. People who come to us come for a reason although they may not be aware of the driving issues causing dysfunction, unhappiness or other problems in their lives. But it is a cry for help and a brave step ... |
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Forum: Counselling Help Topic: Hugs: yes or no? |
| thomfairclough |
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Posted: 26 May 2010 4:17 pm
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Replies: 19
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| In general, I would say not to hug. Particularly when you're training or inexperienced. I think that although it can be a valuable exchange under the right circumstances, it is also fraught with potential pitfalls. I'm immediately aware as I'm sat here, that I may feel like ... |
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Forum: The Lounge Topic: Unplanned Endings |
| Jane |
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Posted: 25 May 2010 12:43 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 99
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| ... support group. I think the key is to keep it as informal supervision/professional support and not to let it lapse into a reunion or get-together (although these are equally important and definatley have their place!!). Keep it time-limited and loosley structured. I think it would also be a good ... |
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