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Stories from the chair

Real moments. Real feelings. You're not alone in this.

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caught off guard
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The First Time a Client Said Something I Didn't Know How to Respond To

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🤐the silence
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What Do You Actually Say When a Client Goes Silent?

That moment when nothing you learned in class helps.

5 min32 reading
😰not ready
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I Didn't Feel Ready for My First Real Session

Every therapist-in-training has the same thought before practicum.

5 min89 reading
🎭the gap

Why Practicing With Your Classmate Doesn't Feel Like the Real Thing

You already know their story. They already know yours.

4 min28 reading
🫣the doubt
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Every Therapist-in-Training Thinks They're the One Who Won't Be Good Enough

You look around your cohort and everyone seems more confident.

5 min156 reading
🥶the freeze
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What to Do When Your Client Starts Crying (and You Freeze)

Your client is crying. You have no idea what to do with your hands.

5 min64 reading
💧the weight
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I Cried in My Car After My Session Today

You sat in your car for ten minutes before you could drive. You're still carrying it.

6 min203 reading
🌅the hope
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Does It Get Easier? (Yes. And Here's What Actually Helps.)

You're Googling this at 1am. Here's your answer.

7 min312 reading
🎯practice
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How to Practice Therapy Skills When You Don't Have a Partner

Your classmate is busy. Your roommate doesn’t want to play your client. Here’s what to do instead.

6 min89 reading
🎭preparation
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How to Practice the Hard Stuff Before It Walks Into Your Session

You can’t Google your way out of a session that goes sideways. But you can practice for it.

7 min124 reading
🚨crisis
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Practicing Crisis Response Without a Real Crisis

You’re not going to learn this from a textbook. Here’s how to actually train for it.

7 min156 reading
📚exam prep
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How Simulation Helps With Comp Exam Prep (It's Not Just About Memorization)

You can memorize 200 cards or you can practice the integration. The difference shows up on the exam.

6 min178 reading