Just because we are psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health workers does not mean that we are free from emotional disorders of many types.
“I want to suggest an idea that I have thought of many times: All mental health workers should undergo one of the types of psychotherapy before they can be licensed to practice”
Isn’t this a default requirement for psychotherapists? Back in my training that started in 2000 this was mainstream. I’m saddened to see that this has changed. I see many practitioners attempting to practice without doing their own work.
Evidently, only psychoanalytic and psychodyamic practitioners are requred ot be in psychotherapy. I agree with you and it should be an integral part of training.
I loved this post. It made me feel less alone in my anxiety. You really managed to describe what social anxiety means for me - I’m not broken, I’m afraid of being seen.
“I want to suggest an idea that I have thought of many times: All mental health workers should undergo one of the types of psychotherapy before they can be licensed to practice”
Isn’t this a default requirement for psychotherapists? Back in my training that started in 2000 this was mainstream. I’m saddened to see that this has changed. I see many practitioners attempting to practice without doing their own work.
Evidently, only psychoanalytic and psychodyamic practitioners are requred ot be in psychotherapy. I agree with you and it should be an integral part of training.
I loved this post. It made me feel less alone in my anxiety. You really managed to describe what social anxiety means for me - I’m not broken, I’m afraid of being seen.
Great post. Thank you for sharing with us.