Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).
I'm not sure I want to do something that would categorize myself or cause a separation from others. I already feel I have enough of that without anything purposefully done, I think. Being a professional would suggest I'm above others, and I don't want to be above others, I don't feel I have that strong of self-esteem to make me have a need or desire for that, if that makes sense...
It's called a college, but it's basically a body that regulates a profession rather than being an institution of higher learning so much. It isn't yet fully in place, and that's part of what bothers me is that it's all new and kinks being worked out etc. The idea of it is to regulate who can practice and who cannot, because it's always been the case here that anyone can put up a shingle and call themselves a therapist and that leaves things wide open.magnus,
could you provide some explanation what that college is and the course their offer ?
I never have felt comfortable in internship sessions where a client would position me as the "expert" because I am not, and probably never will be an expert on anything, I find that with people I often want to go on more of an intuitive approach than a total by the book mentality. That's not to say I would not follow ethical guidelines and health & safety guidelines that might come into play in any given situation, because I do my best to ensure the health and safety of others as well as being ethical in my practice.Wow Magnus this entry is so loaded with important information.
Anyone may categorize you in their head anyway they will.
and only those with inferiority or dominance issues usually do so.
Its good to separate yourself from people (and thoughts) like this, isnt it?
Above others? We all possess different strengths, weaknesses, and talents.
This makes us Different, not above. And to not utilize your talents for the public good is a waste of talent.
You dont feel comfortable in a leadership role it seems but,
you can grow into that.
Your post reminds me of parts of myself. I grew up surrounded by many jealous, angry, petty people.
They saw everyone who had something they did not, or was something they were not, as
someone who 'thought they were better" than them and freely gossiped hatefully or worse.
I learned to keep a low profile around them and not to shine in their presence.
maybe you did too.
I am indeed, a worrier. I agree with you that some professionals could become distant and separate where others could retain common humanity etc. Kind of relates to the above comments I made regarding the other post, that I could alter my path depending on circumstances that I am faced with in a professional sense. One thing that got me considering not doing psychotherapy is that a supervisor in a practicum advised me to go back and do more academic studies, which I did. I didn't feel that more knowledge was helping me gain more skill and confidence in practice though. I also failed one course where I and a professor weren't seeing eye to eye which pushed my confidence in psychotherapy as a profession for me down. These two things got me really thinking about doing something else, but helping people has always been a central passion so I feel like I've been at a standstill in the career realm since I finished my academic studies. I've volunteered, but that's as far as things have gone. I'm not sure if that is because it's not the right path for me or because I'm not pushing enough for a career in the field.Some professionals become distant and separate, but others retain their common humanity and are in a marvelous position to help people. I think that's up to you and fully under your own control -- whether or not you become aloof. I tend to think it would be a good idea for you to get your credentials by getting the proper education. I notice how you tend to see all sides of a question, and that's a good quality in a psychotherapist. Your hex 50 means, I think, that there's nothing holding you back except WORRY.
The idea of it is to regulate who can practice and who cannot, because it's always been the case here that anyone can put up a shingle and call themselves a therapist and that leaves things wide open.
Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).