Couch 176: The happy cake couch

Aug 23, 2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

I would argue that therapists already do something like this, consciously or not, with words and phrases like process and journey and bravery. It’s all designed to make the client think they’re a hero on a quest. And who wouldn’t want to think of themselves like that?

So I don’t find it creepy. Just refreshingly naive. Guy should read some Psychology Today therapist pages.

Well aren't we heroes on a quest?

Also I think maybe they use specific words and phrases to try to attract the kinds of clients they know they work best with... maybe?

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

Thanks! It was also nice to see that I'm not the only older-adult student in there...

I'm proud of all your heard work artie. At my first university we had an adult student in his 70s as it was something he always wanted to do. I saw him in the lunch room- he definitely wasn't sitting on his own.

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 11:22 AM

Oh so it's just using buzz words? I thought it was to see how their clients thought, like reading a depression forum not picking out specific words.

Aug 23, 2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

I'm proud of all your heard work artie. At my first university we had an adult student in his 70s as it was something he always wanted to do. I saw him in the lunch room- he definitely wasn't sitting on his own.

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The fact that the college gives a 50% discount of tuition to over-55 adults certainly encourages our going back to school!

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

Well aren't we heroes on a quest?

Also I think maybe they use specific words and phrases to try to attract the kinds of clients they know they work best with... maybe?

"Heroes on a quest."

Ah I don't like it. Maybe with a child client though.

Aug 23, 2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

Oh so it's just using buzz words? I thought it was to see how their clients thought, like reading a depression forum not picking out specific words.

I dunno. Just thinking out loud lol

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

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The fact that the college gives a 50% discount of tuition to over-55 adults certainly encourages our going back to school!

Oh that's fab! I always liked maths, but only have it to secondary school level not higher.I was put of my my teacher who called me slow. (still got a B in the end *****).

How long does this course last? Is it just for a semester?

Aug 23, 2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

"Heroes on a quest."

Ah I don't like it. Maybe with a child client though.

It's my inner younger self that responds to that... Like when I rewrote my childhood as a fairy tale.... I loved that particular therapy homework assignment!

Aug 23, 2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

Oh that's fab! I always liked maths, but only have it to secondary school level not higher.I was put of my my teacher who called me slow. (still got a B in the end *****).

How long does this course last? Is it just for a semester?

Yep til mid- December.

atisketatasket · Aug 23, 2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

"Heroes on a quest."

Ah I don't like it. Maybe with a child client though.

Many of them seem to think of clients as children or treat them as children.

stopdog · Aug 23, 2018, 11:33 AM

I have never seen myself as a hero on a damn quest as it relates to therapy.
Although I do think that there is something that fits well with therapy and those who are readily hooked by such ideas.

I always flunked acolyting.

unaluna · Aug 23, 2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

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The fact that the college gives a 50% discount of tuition to over-55 adults certainly encourages our going back to school!

Our town's schools keep raising the age limit for tuition discount. Too many rich smart old people already. Of whoms i obvs be one.

me and my BS in a sea of PhDs

i may as well wear a dunce cap.

atisketatasket · Aug 23, 2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Our town's schools keep raising the age limit for tuition discount. Too many rich smart old people already. Of whoms i obvs be one.

me and my BS in a sea of PhDs

i may as well wear a dunce cap.

PhD's are not that bright. I'd take your BS any day!

unaluna · Aug 23, 2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

PhD's are not that bright. I'd take your BS any day!

Thanks, i give it out every chance i get!

Aug 23, 2018, 12:00 PM

We are having a beautiful 75 degree day here today. The humidity is low and there is a nice breeze. It’s a nice break from the heat we’ve been having.
I have to catch up on the couch. I honestly haven’t been reading back because my attention span lately is horrible.

SlumberKitty · Aug 23, 2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

I'm getting ready to head over to the college, it's the first night of current Psych class and I'm a little nervous about being in an actual classroom again...

You can do it! I hope you have a lot of fun! Sometimes I miss uni and then most of the time I'm just glad I don't have to take tests and do all those presentations but I miss the study groups and seeing the same faces every week and writing papers--yes I'm a nerd I think writing papers are fun.

Aug 23, 2018, 12:33 PM

Can I have a tantrum in the couch?

LostOnTheTrail · Aug 23, 2018, 12:54 PM

The Couch is a perfectly safe place to have a tantrum, whisper.

Would you like a hug?

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieSwimsOn

It's my inner younger self that responds to that... Like when I rewrote my childhood as a fairy tale.... I loved that particular therapy homework assignment!

Oh I think I might try that to be honest!

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Our town's schools keep raising the age limit for tuition discount. Too many rich smart old people already. Of whoms i obvs be one.

me and my BS in a sea of PhDs

i may as well wear a dunce cap.

Unaaaaaaaaaaaaa your one smart cookie. Your BS keeps my boat a'floatin.

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whispershadow

Can I have a tantrum in the couch?

All emotions are welcome and valid on THE couch m'lady.

Lemoncake · Aug 23, 2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey 2.0

We are having a beautiful 75 degree day here today. The humidity is low and there is a nice breeze. It’s a nice break from the heat we’ve been having.
I have to catch up on the couch. I honestly haven’t been reading back because my attention span lately is horrible.

Previously on lost, a paraphrase but still applies:

There was a cat picture.
@@ said something smart.
CE said something funny.
Una said something which was no one understood
SD challenged the validity of therapy.
LT was nice and supportive.
Whispers gave out food.
Artie got her dream.
and I spammed the couch.

Aug 23, 2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

I have never seen myself as a hero on a damn quest as it relates to therapy.
Although I do think that there is something that fits well with therapy and those who are readily hooked by such ideas.

I always flunked acolyting.

What you trying to say about me?! Yes I used the abhorred interrobang.

Aug 23, 2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Our town's schools keep raising the age limit for tuition discount. Too many rich smart old people already. Of whoms i obvs be one.

me and my BS in a sea of PhDs

i may as well wear a dunce cap.

Me too with my BS.... Lol

01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

Oh I think I might try that to be honest!

It was great. I emailed it to t at 11pm the night I finished it and she read it right then and replied. I read it out loud to her at the next session and we sat there laughing our butts off at the funnier parts. It was called "the unhappy princess".

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