That makes a lot of sense - thank you, Simon! I’ll focus on framing it as openness to learning while staying grounded in client-centered and trauma-informed care. Appreciate the insight on highlighting approaches that resonate with me!

Thanks, Simon! This is really helpful. I haven’t committed to one orientation yet, I see value in many and want broad training. My practice is client-centered and trauma-informed. Would it be okay to express this in the interview, or should I highlight one approach more?

Thanks a lot Gabe!

Thank you Simon! Yalom has such a knack for storytelling and his way with words. Love this book. Maybe it's time for a revisit. Appreciate it!

Thank you! I really find podcasts as a medium of information to be pretty handy and useful for me. Really appreciate the suggestion.

This is such a helpful perspective—thank you! I think I’ve been putting a lot of pressure on myself to find the perfect site when really, it’s about gaining experience and building from there. Letting go of the idea that I need to specialize right now is a huge relief. Appreciate this insight!

Thank you, Corrie! I needed this reminder. Imposter syndrome definitely has a way of making itself at home, but I love the perspective that feelings aren’t facts. Going to keep focusing on building rapport and trusting the process!

No kink shaming, you're better than that.

What crash?

Congratulations Colette! Seeing people winning like this in these times makes it lighter. Wishing you good luck in this exciting next chapter of your life!

Ah that's what I was doing wrong

Exactly! And while we’re at it—why is ‘knock’ spelled like that? Why do we just accept silent letters like it’s normal? Since when silence is normal? You’re onto something big here, Kaylee. Viva la revolution! We start at dawn.

Yes! ‘Laziness’ is often just a lack of curiosity about what’s really going on. Why don’t we consider these factors first? Capitalism pushes the ‘hustle’ narrative, making productivity the only measure of worth. Rest, grief, and healing aren’t laziness.

Thank you, Cassidy! It’s reassuring to hear that even interns feel this way too, definitely helps me feel less alone in it. I’ll check out Sometimes Therapy is Awkward, sounds like exactly what I need right now. Wishing you all the best in your internship!

I love this mindset, Kaylee! The idea that I don’t have to know everything right now and that learning is a lifelong process really helps take the pressure off and makes everything more fun. I’ll definitely focus on pacing myself. Thanks for the encouragement!

Thank you, Simon! That’s such a helpful perspective. I needed the reminder that growth happens when I show up as I am which is a learning in its own and, not when I have all the answers. I’ll work on staying present and trusting the skills I’ve built so far. Really appreciate your insight!

That’s a great suggestion, Dan! I’ve been meaning to deepen my understanding of DBT, and Marsha Linehan’s course on Psychwire sounds like a solid resource. I’ll check it out, having some structured learning alongside practicum could definitely help me feel more grounded. Appreciate the insight!

Thank you, Gabe! I really appreciate the reassurance. Focusing on rapport and empathy makes so much sense, and I’ll definitely make a point to lean on my supervisor when I need guidance. Need to remind myself that I'm there to grow under supervision. Grateful for the support!