I think the issue is we were still on the DSM 4 when I was in college. At least that’s my best guess as to why I don't qualify and older grads don't qualify. Especially since it wasn't even my major- but I do have enough psych courses to qualify for programs I'm looking at if they weren't so old.

I've been told by several therapists not to go unless it satisfies my interest because I have the knowledge already. But I'm skeptical of this and I DEFINITELY know being a coach doesn't convey it. My coaching courses were 2 weeks of my life. That's ridiculous.

2/ For now, I can empathize with the struggle because I’m in it with my clients who can only pay so much. Even if I end up having to move into my parents’ study with my partner and cats I’ll find a way to keep appointments confidential. We’ll all find a way.

Most of Asia and Africa don't change, but a few places do, also on a different day. And if you don't change it's still a mess because I do.

thank you for pointing this out!

you are correct, this is the photo.

2/that puts appearance above actual health and isn’t tailored to you physically and psychologically. Even if appearance motivates you in the short term, it’s not a sustainable long-term motivation for most people. (Or it comes with other issues we must address.)

I only added that because specificity is like a soft comedy rule.

May I use this photo on my substack? Feel free to say no as I don’t know how to use their alt text so I don’t know how to give you credit.

I see IFS has evolved since I did the training. 🤣