Okay, so I missed posting by two days, but I like the symmetry of the date. Seems like a good time to post.
My silence? Busy with the new office! Having received my degree, MA in Counselling with Honours, I am trying to establish my own practice. I've set myself a goal of having this ready by mid-October. Ah-Oh. No way, José! (Who is he anyway?) Push the goal back to November. As I just paid my tax adviser a sum I have yet to earn, I'd better 'get on the stick' (Where does that saying come from?)
There have been set backs, not that it's an excuse. The practice room flooded in July. The silver lining was a just insurance pay-out. But, of course, there's the mess to clean up. After the mess, the re-decorating. I love the look which is almost complete. However, mess sprawls and now a second room and the entrance hallway are in need of fixing.
After paying the tax adviser's bill, I've decided, ready or not, my shingle goes up November, the latest. Needs must! Pro Bono? Always. But: The labourer is worthy of her hire!
In Peace & sound mental health.
LankaBlue2
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September Blogging
I realise blogging needs to become a habit! I've let too many months and days slip by without a word. I've been on a 'break' of sorts. I was working on a degree which I've completed this summer. Hurray!
I am happy to note that the Dutch Nuffic equates my degree to an MA in Clinical Psychology. It felt that way to me as well. The problem with calling a degree an MA in Counselling is that it really tells one nothing about the degree content. Psychopathology, Psychodiagnostics, PD Assessment tells you about the content of the courses and the depth of the work accomplished. I'm pleased, I'm proud!
I am very grateful to my alma mater for bringing this programme to the Netherlands. Webster University, Leiden, The Netherlands, is a wonderful place of learning. It has a great student body of both undergraduates and graduates. All the instruction is in English which means those with a strong English language background have a great experience. And students attend from all over the world. The faculty, as well, are multicultural and multilingual. Great instruction for great world citizens!
Check this link @ http://www.webster.nl/
Maybe Webster Leiden is the place for you!
In Peace.
LankaBlue2
I am happy to note that the Dutch Nuffic equates my degree to an MA in Clinical Psychology. It felt that way to me as well. The problem with calling a degree an MA in Counselling is that it really tells one nothing about the degree content. Psychopathology, Psychodiagnostics, PD Assessment tells you about the content of the courses and the depth of the work accomplished. I'm pleased, I'm proud!
I am very grateful to my alma mater for bringing this programme to the Netherlands. Webster University, Leiden, The Netherlands, is a wonderful place of learning. It has a great student body of both undergraduates and graduates. All the instruction is in English which means those with a strong English language background have a great experience. And students attend from all over the world. The faculty, as well, are multicultural and multilingual. Great instruction for great world citizens!
Check this link @ http://www.webster.nl/
Maybe Webster Leiden is the place for you!
In Peace.
LankaBlue2
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
10.35 pm 25 August
I have just made my favourite food: rice & curry. I love other food as well. Eating is an enjoyable past time & a wonderful social event. I love to make rice & curry for other people. I have a photo of the last serving in an earlier blog. Tonight I made Gado Sambol, which is simple & tasty: dessicated coconut, chili, maldive fish and a splash of lime. Ummm! I roast it for extra flavour. Add it to any dish--East or West--and it's a wonderful accompaniment to a meal.
Next week I hope to set up my own practice, or at least I am taking to my financial/tax adviser on this matter. Not sure how feasible it is, actually. But better to plan & see what develops.
I am planning on returning to teaching & research. However, I need a longer break. Crazy as it may sound, I could not calm down after two years of intense work and thought I would go crazy over my three week holiday. Now I find I need a bit longer before jumping in again. Want take my time & recover. Fortunately, I can do that without problem.
Okay. How about you dear reader? How are you? What is your focus these days? Are you looking after yourself? Remember: What we think & focus on determines who we become & what we do. It's not a new age mantra. There are whole schools of psychology that focus on exactly this concept.
So, focus on the positive. If you believe you can do it, you can.
In Peace.
LankaBlue2
Next week I hope to set up my own practice, or at least I am taking to my financial/tax adviser on this matter. Not sure how feasible it is, actually. But better to plan & see what develops.
I am planning on returning to teaching & research. However, I need a longer break. Crazy as it may sound, I could not calm down after two years of intense work and thought I would go crazy over my three week holiday. Now I find I need a bit longer before jumping in again. Want take my time & recover. Fortunately, I can do that without problem.
Okay. How about you dear reader? How are you? What is your focus these days? Are you looking after yourself? Remember: What we think & focus on determines who we become & what we do. It's not a new age mantra. There are whole schools of psychology that focus on exactly this concept.
So, focus on the positive. If you believe you can do it, you can.
In Peace.
LankaBlue2
Monday, August 9, 2010
9 August 2010
Today I received the "unofficial" official word that my degree has been conferred! I am jumping for joy, both literally & figuratively! I have worked hard the last two years and the years before this when I became ill and thought it likely I might die. But no, here I am! Dr Beth, Clinical Counselor!
It is an amazing story of grace that I have completed this work. I look forward now to 1) continue teaching; 2) working with clients; 3) continuing to research with Boston University and Prof Dr Kathie Malley-Morrison and discover other things about this new career trajectory.
I am setting up an office, becoming a fully licensed clinical counselor and trying to enjoy my holiday. First things first! No matter what we achieve, no matter our goals and accomplishments, there is always more "out there". I am looking for new adventures in life & living!
Things have changed over the last two years. My father's died. My dear friend & mentor died. My adopted cat is gone who knows where. Life is full bitter-sweet experiences. But I would not give up the bitter, although it is hard to bear sometimes. It makes the sweet, sweeter, as we know. Just have to remind myself of that now and again.
This will be a short post as they all seem to be these days. But I am wishing you well dear reader. I'll be posting more on mental health issues I suspect as the days progress.
See you in cyberspace.
In Peace. LankaBlue2.
It is an amazing story of grace that I have completed this work. I look forward now to 1) continue teaching; 2) working with clients; 3) continuing to research with Boston University and Prof Dr Kathie Malley-Morrison and discover other things about this new career trajectory.
I am setting up an office, becoming a fully licensed clinical counselor and trying to enjoy my holiday. First things first! No matter what we achieve, no matter our goals and accomplishments, there is always more "out there". I am looking for new adventures in life & living!
Things have changed over the last two years. My father's died. My dear friend & mentor died. My adopted cat is gone who knows where. Life is full bitter-sweet experiences. But I would not give up the bitter, although it is hard to bear sometimes. It makes the sweet, sweeter, as we know. Just have to remind myself of that now and again.
This will be a short post as they all seem to be these days. But I am wishing you well dear reader. I'll be posting more on mental health issues I suspect as the days progress.
See you in cyberspace.
In Peace. LankaBlue2.
Friday, July 30, 2010
I'm Back!
Not that I think many of you out there have missed me, but I have time to blog again!
I am a newly graduated Clinical Counsellor! Hurray! Woo-hoo! Woot!
Yes, I am "Dr Beth", but my training and focus was research. And I love people. Not that my research wasn't about people, but I want to help in more direct ways.
To this end, in September, I will have my own company and counselling service in place. That's the goal: I'm still setting it up!
It's been a great training experience. All of it has been educational, even the hidden agenda bits :-) I look forward to getting out on my own, getting supervision going, doing more training in trauma, doing more research and writing. Yes, I STILL love that!
One final word (don't want to run out so early in the posting :-). My dear mentor, colleague and friend, Dr Scott Borrelli, died yesterday. The world is a lesser place now. He was a gifted therapist, a wonderful teacher, a great researcher and fantastic, supportive friend. I will miss him dearly. I love you, Scotto!
In Peace.
LankBlue2
I am a newly graduated Clinical Counsellor! Hurray! Woo-hoo! Woot!
Yes, I am "Dr Beth", but my training and focus was research. And I love people. Not that my research wasn't about people, but I want to help in more direct ways.
To this end, in September, I will have my own company and counselling service in place. That's the goal: I'm still setting it up!
It's been a great training experience. All of it has been educational, even the hidden agenda bits :-) I look forward to getting out on my own, getting supervision going, doing more training in trauma, doing more research and writing. Yes, I STILL love that!
One final word (don't want to run out so early in the posting :-). My dear mentor, colleague and friend, Dr Scott Borrelli, died yesterday. The world is a lesser place now. He was a gifted therapist, a wonderful teacher, a great researcher and fantastic, supportive friend. I will miss him dearly. I love you, Scotto!
In Peace.
LankBlue2
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