Monday, July 19, 2010

(Husband/Father/Son/Brother/Man) Time Out

Last Monday I saw that 125 people had visited my blog on one day.  I didn't start this blog to attract hundreds of readers but I was encouraged to see so many people enjoying what I found to be fun & amusing topics.  And despite the fact I have many more topics to write about and am in the habit of scripting lines in my mind as I go along the day, I'm going to take a week break. 

Before inviting a client into the therapy room I usually take 5 seconds to "center" myself.  I close my eyes, take a few deep breathes, and relax my muscles in preparation for our interaction.  Maintaining a balance in between differing moods I may have at the moment.  A centered and peaceful place.  My week long break is to find that center again.  I hope to see you return.  Wish me luck. 

5 comments:

  1. 125 in a day! That is special, but it doesn't surprise me. ;) You are very gentle and comforting. I imagine you are the same way as a therapist. I like that you "center" yourself first! Balance is definitely important.

    For how long have you been a therapist??

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  3. Thanks Loveable. That means a lot to me. My first week in graduate school was in Sept. of 2001. Hard to forget. The second Semester was when we started "official" therapy with people who came to our clinic on campus. Several graduate practicums and internships, pre-doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships later and I'm a state certified Psychologist as of January 2010. Maybe 4,000 face to face clinical hours over 9 years?

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  4. Enjoy the week off! Send your readers over to my place...I could use 125 new readers!

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  5. Hurry back...I need some more entertainment.

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