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#counselling

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Mx Verda

Also, I had an epiphany. Therapy has inherent value even in shitty situations. At the very least, counselling can* grant you an example template of a (one-sided) healthy relationship.
It's unfair to have to wait or pay for it.
Regardless of what factors facilitate that experience, still, knowing what that COULD look like is constructive.

* [ I say "can" because some individuals should not be in mental health professions, others could be if they have better working conditions, and yet more can always have an off day -- or you two just might not mesh as people. It happens. ]

e.g. my therapist can't make my doctor stop being a shit, but knowing they believe me when I say it stresses me out is indispensable.
You need a handler for the spy-craft of existing while mistreated.
Someone must remind you that imagination for restructuring society is boundless.

We CAN meet everyone's needs if and only if we first consider it possible.

#SolarPunk#SolarPunkSaturday#therapy
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Mx Verda

Here's the abridged version, mostly the end. I feel like these stanzas are more widely applicable to most people or situations. Probably more accessible. too. (A little reworked to make it flow a bit better for most readers.)

"Whom you want to be - Lyrics or poem

All I want from you:
Be more of yourself and choose
whom you want to be.

No one else will feel your feelings.
No one else can cry your tears.
No one else may think your viewpoints.
No one else should stoke your fears.

Trans people exist?
Hello, I'm one!
Nonbinary just means "person".
What a kind idea we won.

Is it nice to meet you?
I'm not really sure.
Had you considered being trans, too?
Did I ever know you, anymore?

To be real is not to repeat
the last thing you have read.
To be "biased" means
you've opinions in your head.

I can no longer make myself care.
Maybe if you loved yourself more,
while you will not see me there,
you'd have more chance to tone down the scorn.

Do I deserve to have kids?
What if I turn into you?
Oh, dear god(s), no! I can't risk that.
The core idea rips me in two.

I love them too much in advance
to avoid asking of ourselves:
"May we bring into existence
people whose time may never tell?"

How do I avoid that?
I'm terrified to be you.
A child is not a cat,
but fully-formed human, new.

All I want from you:
Be more of yourself and choose
whom you want to be.

Ban fossil lobbying; and act!
Long-term, more extreme weather?
Climate change patterns collapse.
We've plenty solutions clever.

Problems from hierarchy
ingress beneath our skin.
Set aside your worries;
Become your strength within.

You cannot redo high school.
Become yourself, a real adult.
What can you do; who are you?
Feel emotions, more than sulk.

HRT may have advantages
for who you want to be.
Think past the many challenges.
Imagine yourself free. "

meow.social/@oddtail/113924688
(but also that
Lily Alexandre video about DIY HRT
you can find on youtube, nebula, and archival places for as long as possibly, hopefully.)

[Also, the bias / opinion bit is about e.g. hearing the phrase "filter bubble", then immediately testing everyone you know whether they are less that you for succumbing to our shared systems.]

meow.social - the mastodon instance for creatures fluffy, scaly and otherwiseCheshire (Alicja, Oddtail and Mosse) (@oddtail@meow.social)Content warning: trans PSA because I seem to be good at those; Boost please <3
#OortArtCloud#poem#lyrics
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Emeritus Prof Christopher May

Somehow I had missed that Relate (the relationship counselling service) had lost its key NHS contract(s) & been put into administration in November.... but now, Family Action (a charity) has taken on most of its operations & staff, so Relate should be back on call in the new year.

How this will impact on the scope of Relate's activities remains to be seen, but the larger problem of funding for such social provision remains a major issue for the sector.

#counselling

theguardian.com/society/2024/d

The Guardian · Counselling charity Relate set to be rescued from insolvencyBy Matthew Weaver
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earthling

Loss, Grief and Existential Awareness; An Integrative Approach by Mai-Britt Guldin & Carlo Leget, 2024

Loss, Grief and Existential Awareness introduces the integrated process model (IPM), a new interdisciplinary and interprofessional model for grief research, education, and accompaniment that distinguishes and integrates five dimensions of grief: physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual.

@bookstodon
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#nonfiction
#counselling
#SelfHelp
#grief
#IPM

Central in this book is the insight that grief is connected to love because it is rooted in losing what is meaningful and dear to us. Once we recognize this, grief can become a window to existential awareness. Combining research on the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions of grief, the integrated process approach connects this quest for a personal and authentic answer to the big questions in life with the philosophical and therapeutic tradition of existential thinking. Structured in an accessible, informative manner with gradual information building, the book presents the IPM approach at the beginning and then turns to it as a model throughout the book, so the reader gradually will start to deepen their understanding and memorize the framework. The structure is enhanced with boxes with existential reflections and exercises to engage the reader and case presentations of grieving persons who are followed throughout the book. This book is meant for everyone who is interested in a deeper understanding of how loss and grief can help open the door to a more meaningful way of living. It is especially helpful for healthcare professionals, therapists, counsellors, chaplains, and researchers.
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Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc

👀 The excellent NICABM
**Mastering the Treatment of Trauma**
program is once again available for free, next week!

I've watched this really educational and info-rich series twice, and I may watch it again. The teachers are respected practitioners I trust, and they keep adding new insights. There's so much to learn!

Mastering the Treatment of Trauma
(Free, online)
nicabm.com/program/mastering-t
#trauma #therapy #counselling #healing #lifecoach

NICABMMastering the Treatment of TraumaAn In-Depth Look at 5 Critical Issues in Trauma Therapy
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Thomas Michael Semmler

Mal was ganz anderes:

Von 2020 - 2023 war ich psychosozialer Berater in Ausbildung unter Supervision und seit Juli, nach abgeschlossener Ausbildung & Gewerbezulassung stelle ich meine Services nun auch der breiten Öffentlichkeit zur Verfügung 😗

Ich hab ne kleine Interims-Website zusammengeworfen, auf der das wichtigste zu finden sein sollte: thomassemmler.com

Nachdem ich weiterhin als Developer & Designer tätig bin, sind Plätze vorerst sehr limitiert.

thomassemmler.comPsychosoziale Beratung ohne Bullshit - Thomas Michael SemmlerReden wir darüber, was wir wirklich wirklich wichtig ist. Telefonisch und Online via WhatsApp, Signal, Zoom und Discord oder in Persona in Wien.
#counselling#beratung#coaching
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Moody Warlock

Best I #introduce myself here on this server. I'll mostly be posting #ttrpg stuff, but who knows! Anyway, about me: he/him, former #englishliterature geek with lots of interests, including #ttrpgs #photography #drawing #makingmusic #painting #boardgames #writing I dig #science too. Known to enjoy #philosophy. I'm a #counselling student also. So, I have a humanities background, but I like learning all kinds of stuff. Not awesome at maths or tooting my own trumpet! #introduction #introductions

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Auscandoc

Ottawa aims to make counselling, psychotherapy sales tax exempt - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/10106659/co “The federal government is planning on making #counselling and #psychotherapy exempt from the GST and HST in their Fall Economic Statement (FES).

This move would put them in line with several other types of health care providers including dentists, optometrists and midwives. Health care services covered by provincial plans are also exempt.”

Global News · Ottawa aims to make counselling, psychotherapy sales tax exemptBy David Baxter
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Liz

#Introduction

I enjoy #Photography  and probably too many of my rescue #Greyhound !  I love #GreyhoundsOfMastodon  #DogsOfMastodon #LurchersOfMastodon .  I enjoy #Walking

I have an interest in #Counselling #Psychology the importance of  #Compassion .    Recently I am really interested in #CompassionFocusedTherapy

I enjoy #WalterPresents as I find a good crime or political drama engaging. I am getting back into #AmateurDramatics   I  enjoy #Reading

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PhoenixSerenity

#Kwunatsustul #Counselling & #Cowichan #Hospice Society are hosting a two-day #workshop on #Honouring #Community #Grief . Friday, June 16 will be a drop-in day for community members who wish to access support from counsellors, hospice volunteers, Elders & wellness workers.

Please register:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI

Google DocsCowichan Community Grief Workshop Registration June 14 & 15th, 2023 9:30 AM – 3 PM, at the Comeakin Room in the Cowichan Cultural Centre If you require childcare or transportation support to attend this event, please e-mail cowichancares@gmail.com and we will do our best to support!
#VancouverIsland#Indigenous#FirstNations
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Steve

So, new instance and new #introduction time! If we share stuff, say "hello". Even if we don't, but you think we might have interesting chats, say "hi!". I've never been awesome at just listing interests. I'm into so many things, and I recognise that people are so complex anyway, that a list seems odd and restrictive. But with intent of connecting, here goes - Former #englishliterature nerd with interests in #science, #astronomy, #history, #psychology, #philosophy, #politics and on and on. Currently, I'm #writing and #drawing (mostly scribbling honestly) monsters for tiny #fantasy #horror adventures I make for #osr and #ttrpgs like #dungeonsanddragons. I love #boardgames and game mechanics generally. Sometimes I write #poetry and #fiction and even #makingmusic like #ambientmusic. Sometimes I #paint #abstractart. Often, I practice #photography. Studying #counselling has also led to an interest in #meditation, #compassion and #mindfulness. Oh, and recently have been getting into #Obsidian and #markdown. I'll probably Toot about lots of stuff, but that's reflective of my interest in so many areas. #joinin #introductions

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PJ Coffey

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I'm a person-centered #counsellor that works in private practice.

My expertise is providing safe environments, understanding and identifying emotions, and working at relational depth. I work with many clients who have autism and ADHD as well as trans people.

I can only work with people in the UK and Europe for legal reasons.
explorecounsellingsouthampton.

#ExploreCounsellingSouthampton #Counselling #PersonCentred #RelationalDepth #ADHD #Autism #TransUK

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Explore Counselling · AboutPeter Coffey, MChem (Hons), MRes, – Counsellor I am a person-centred counsellor working in Southampton. Over the past years, I’ve worked with a number of charities including Chrysalis (Gender…
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