Posted by twinleaf on August 9, 2008, at 14:51:30
In reply to Thank you all, posted by llurpsienoodle on August 9, 2008, at 0:19:41
I think it's really nice that you told us! When you got your doctorate, I was wondering what it was in. I remember doing some not-too-subtle fishing around on the boards trying to see if you would give us a hint. When that wasn't forthcoming, I decided for some reason that you were a neuropsychologist who had both clinical training and research experience. I'm glad to know I wasn't completely wrong!
But, as to the main point, I don't think there's ANY reason to feel badly that you've had difficulties. You may have a bit more than the average amount of emotional difficulties, but you undoubtedly also have more than the average amount of intelligence, strength and resilience. I don't think there's any reason to feel that you are different from anyone else, particularly from colleagues. who, as you get to know them, will undoubtedly show you lots of vulnerable areas.
I think one of the great things about being a psychologist/theraoist is that it offers you the opportunity for a lifetime of growth. As you deal with the problems that your clients present, they are often going to stir up uncomfortable feelings in you. You will be consulting about these things with supervisors, and perhaps having therapy from time to time for the rest of your life. Because I go to a psychoanalyst, I( know a little more about that milieu. Almost every analyst apparently has a training analysis in order to become qualified, and then at least one more complete analysis- usually considered the "real" one, because, once the analysts are qualified, they can dare to talk about the things that are really bothering them! It's almost universal for analysts in training to not quite dare to reveal their true selves, for fear of being disqualified.
Anyway, I think it's great that you are trained in psychology!
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