Posted by shrinking violet on May 25, 2006, at 10:02:23
In reply to does mental health issues preclude someone from..., posted by shrinking violet on May 24, 2006, at 20:06:30
Thank you all for your opinions and insights.
You've all given me lots to think about......If I did persue this career in some form, I don't really envision myself working as a traditional clinical one-on-one therapist. I do think it could be disastrous emotionally for a lot of reasons, not to mention the schooling and training are something that I cannot afford (in more ways than one) to endure. I was thinking more along the lines of working with other therapists in collaboration to involve them and guide them to using bibliotherapy with their clients. Also, if I were to see clients individually, it would be in conjunction with their own therapists for "traditional" therapy and my end would be the bibliotherapeutic side of things. It's still a little fuzzy, even to me.....
GIven my struggles with anorexia, and my involvement with various therapists and nutritionists and doctors, etc, I find that unless they have had an ED themselves, they can never truly understand what it is like and I find the most comfort and help when talking in a group setting with other sufferers. I would like to bring my experience and knowledge to others suffering with EDs, to give them hope and understanding in a way that most professionals in the field cannot do.
Thanks again for all of your advice and input. I'm still chewing on the bone, so to speak, and it probably isn't a decision I could make right now. Perhaps it'll be an option for me down the road.
Thanks again,
sv
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