Some folks who have contributed to the 'wish list' of things trans folks want therapists to know have wanted to do an interview, rather than answer questions in the form (https://forms.gle/iApvNTadxKx7gzWi6). The interviews have been so excellent. I talked with someone today who shared about how #therapists need to be aware of the differential access to social power that exists *within* trans communities, so that they can listen well to #trans women, and understand how socially vulnerable trans women are.

What do you wish #therapists would know, do, or say when working with #trans community members?

I'm putting a wish list together to share with #narrativetherapy and other #therapy colleagues.

You can contribute here, or send me a message and we can chat! https://forms.gle/xmRE3XXUK5AELpE77

#transgender #nonbinary

#therapists Is using Gottman's Aftermath of a Fight workflow to process fights between my sons(8 & 10) a bad idea? What would be some do-s and dont-s?

Many #therapists are child #groomers in disguise #LGBT #perversion

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-08-08-hawaii-tells-child-grooming-therapists-hide-lgbtq.html

GQP-led states are seeing a brain drain.
#LGBTQ #rights #are #human rights #GQP #GOP #states #see #brain #drain #teachers #doctors #therapists #counselors #medical #professionals #nurses #caregivers #caretakers #leave #leaving #southern #south #midwest #bible #belt #cities #hospitals #schools #colleges https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/gay-louisiana-doctor-says-s-leaving-state-discriminatory-legislation-rcna97867

So many times I have typed out a toot, but I have no idea how to put my frustrations into words. I counsel during the day, see these kiddos and I can't help but wonder what school is going to be like without freedom to read books, without inclusion or diversity, not being able to identify exactly as they are, with the downright lies being told about history, not having SEL, taking mental health out of schools. These moms for liberty speak to parental freedoms, but freedoms for which children? I do not like the direction we are going in this country and every day I have to turn off the news for my own mental health care. I know my responsibility is to each of my clients and that is my focus. I will advocate when and where I can. However in this red state, it is falling on deaf ears. I can't even think what will happen if we get any of the GOP candidates in office. #therapy #counseling #counselingofmastodon #psychology #socialwork #bookBans #mentalhealth #therapists #counselors

One of the projects I'm working on right now is a document for #therapists (particularly but not only #narrativetherapy folks) - 'narrative responses in support of #trans lives'. We had six community conversations with narrative practitioners (mostly trans and #nonbinary therapists) between May and July. I will be spending August starting on the creation of the document coming out of these conversations.

Just wanted to put the Covid-Conscious Therapist directory out there again this morning because I see a lot of people are being told they're wrong for wearing a mask:

#COVID19 #Therapists

https://www.covidconscioustherapists.com/

An important #workshop for #therapists working with children. Organused by #thesocietyforexistentialanalysis Info and bookings:
https://community.existentialanalysis.org.uk/events

SOCIETY FOR EXISTENTIAL ANALYSIS A #workshop for #therapists. Info and bookings:
https://community.existentialanalysis.org.uk/events

Hey, folks who have been considering doing #therapy but feel intimidated by the idea of reaching out to therapists and not knowing what to include in an email, here is a template you can use!

Hi Therapist!

I read your bio online, and I'm reaching out to find out what your availability is to take on new clients. This is my first time doing therapy, so I'm a bit anxious and nervous about this process. . . (Cont'd in reply)

#therapists #mentalhealth #findatherapist

I began using Mastodon in Nov. 2022, but I think I've finally found a server that fits. #fediverse #SocialWork #Therapists #MentalHealth

#Therapists are the new #priests , #therapy is the new #religion .

#thinking #littleme

Is it normal to have two #therapists? I urgently need therapy but my therapist also needs a break (understandable honestly). I was wondering if it is normal to have more than one therapist and if it is even a feasible thing to do health-wise.

This happened today. What a beautiful, glorious day. Never too late to go after your dream. #uiu2023 #therapists #counselingmastodon #counseling #upperiowauniversity #gopeacocks

There will come to the people years of treachery, when the liar will be regarded as honest, and the honest man will be regarded as a liar; the traitor will be regarded as truthful and the truthful will be regarded as a traitor, and the ‘ruwaybiḍah’ will decide matters. It was said: And who are the ruwaybiḍah? He said: Vile and base men who control the affairs of the people. #prophecy #covid #publichealth #transgender #potus #therapists

Mental health experts worry the high cost of healthcare is driving more people to confide in OpenAI's chatbot, which often reproduces harmful biases.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3mnve/we-spoke-to-people-who-started-using-chatgpt-as-their-therapist
#AI #ChatGPT #OpenAI #mentalhealth #largelanguagemodels #chatbots #AIchatbots #therapy #therapists #healthcare

thanks, I hate it.

Alternate caption: What if we helped people feeling isolated and alone by replacing one of their few human connections with AI? Surely that will solve the mental health crisis! 😃

#mentalhealth #mentalillness #audhd #actuallyautistic #anxiety #depression #AI #therapy #therapists #WTF

#Therapists unlike dogs are not for life,live feel and heal.

One of the most popular sessions from the inaugural conference on religious trauma (CORT) featured ex-pastors discussing their journeys out of Christianity: https://youtu.be/KbVtHqYD6U8 #religioustraumasyndrome #ReligiousTrauma #exchristian #secular #Atheist #Conference #psychology #therapists