[5-Bullet Friday] Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Therapists (+ Science-Based Tool)

Dear {NAME}, This week, we've put together our thoughts and advice for aspiring therapists. If you know someone in your network who could benefit from this, consider passing it on. :-) 1. Food For Thought Becoming a therapist isn't an overnight process. And, as therapy is a broad discipline with many related specializations (each with its own qualifying requirements), there are many pathways to becoming a practicing therapist. As such, it's imperative to carefully examine the field before committing and embarking on your journey. To help you simplify a potentially complex set of career decisions, here are three things to focus on when considering how to specialize as a therapist: - Who will you help? - What problem(s) will you focus on? - What technique(s) will you use? Answering these questions will make it easier to determine which qualifications you require and what your next steps should be. 2. Inspiring Quote "The underlying principles are that therapy shouldn’t just focus on diagnosing and treating disorder, maladjustment, suffering, etc. […] Therapy should recognize, use and build a patient’s existing strengths and resources rather than view the client as flawed and disordered." — Hefferon & Boniwell 3. Free Science-Based Tool Breaking the Vicious Cycle. This exercise provides your clients with a structured way to analyze how their own behaviors may be contributing to (and possibly compounding) their problems. By helping them develop this awareness, you can then support them with finding appropriate solutions and behavioral changes that lead to more positive outcomes. [[Link](. 4. Book Recommendation Maybe You Should Talk To Someone — Lori Gottlieb. Whether you're considering becoming a therapist or not, this entertaining memoir is worth reading. Not only does the author share her experiences as a therapist and therapy client with honesty, candor, and humor, she reveals the universal truths and dilemmas we all experience and shares insights into the human condition in the process. [[Link](. 5. Instagram Post The path to becoming a therapist outlines the educational route for aspiring therapists. [[Link](. Speak soon, Seph Seph Fontane Pennock Co-founder, PositivePsychology.com P.S., For more detailed guidance on moving into this rewarding career, take a look at our book, [On Becoming A Therapist](. The 96-page essential guide will help you discover how to become a therapist in a way that's right for you and create a concrete path toward your goal. © PositivePsychology. com Sent to: {EMAIL} |  PositivePsychology.com, Gandhiplein 16, 6229HN Maastricht, The Netherlands Don't want future emails? [Unsubscribe](