Any therapists or counselors have advice?

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So I am in my first post grad position going into year too. I am overwhelmed I think. I don't know. I feel good one day and completely wrecked the next. Clients don’t respect me and when I finally get fed up and say something back I feel terrible. What’s the balance? How do I gain respect and also orovide trauma informed care. What’s a normal amount of stress to feel in this field. I work in substance abuse by the way. But I’ve been struggling with clients just being disrespectful. I’m 22 and some are older but it’s a various amount of age ranges. I’m trying not to take work home but I just feel shitty. When do I know I’m not cut out for it. What was your experience? I feel like I want to help but I don't know if I’m doing enough. Or too little. The confusion makes me even more stressed.

DrPepper12 · Accepted Answer

My first year teaching I sat in my car and cried A LOT wondering if I could do this. I, and EVERY other teacher, counselor, whatever was EXACTLY the same. It's the most traumatizing trial by fire you can experience and kids/clients can SMELL fear on a rookie like a shark!!

Here's the good part. EVERYDAY you learn a new trick, a new approach, a new motivator and then soon you find you're actually retaining your sanity and emotional regulation. You start to apply what you've learned and you gain confidence by experience instead of self doubt and trauma. Then comes the satisfaction of helping others and growing in your career.

If you WEREN'T like this I would be more worried TBH. you're GONNA BE GREAT!! HANG IN THERE! 🥰👊🏻

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

therapy is a scam period wasting hundreds of dollars to talk for a couple of hours if they ain't willing to talk to you for free, they don't give a shit about you

SweetJoyGirl · Accepted Answer

From what I have learned in psychology, there are different counseling fields, and each every psychologist has a counseling field for them. Well, that is if they do want to go into counseling, anyways.

For me, I know I would do way better in Family and Marriage therapy, as well as School Counseling. Why? I am a Psychologist and a Sociologist with a calm personality. I can’t see myself going into substance abuse counseling. It would clash with my personality.

So, ask yourself, is that the right form of counseling for you? Do you think there would be a better path of counseling for you?

rachel776 · Accepted Answer

everyone's a therapist and counselor on here 🤷‍♀️

petitedollbabee · Answer

You’re not going to find decent answers here, I’d suggest asking this on reddit.

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