Scrappy, that is awesome!
If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
Book ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
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sj - Jan 24, 2013 8:41:57 am PST #25449 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Glamcookie - Jan 24, 2013 8:43:34 am PST #25450 of 30001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
It is not nuts, Scrappy. You're never too old to learn and grow (and 56 ain't old!). I say go for it!
Steph L. - Jan 24, 2013 8:43:37 am PST #25451 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Scrappy, you would be a great therapist! But every day you would have to wear a t-shirt that says "What I Said."
lisah - Jan 24, 2013 8:49:02 am PST #25452 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
I love this idea, Scrappy!
Cass - Jan 24, 2013 8:50:33 am PST #25453 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
What Tep said.
I think it's a brilliant plan. I think you'd be amazing at it and you could help people.
Stephanie - Jan 24, 2013 8:56:02 am PST #25454 of 30001
Trust my rage
Scrappy, I think that's a great and very cool idea.
EpicTangent - Jan 24, 2013 9:03:09 am PST #25455 of 30001
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Age is just a number, Scrappy. If you think it would bring you happiness, go for it!
Rick - Jan 24, 2013 9:05:58 am PST #25456 of 30001
So, I'm kinda thinking of going back to school to get a Master's in Social Work to become a therapist. I'm 56. Is this nuts?
No, it's not nuts. Those programs are relatively short, efficient, and directed toward preparing you for specific jobs. The time for return on your investment is within the horizon of how long you are likely to work. Although I direct a doctoral program in clinical psychology, I usually recommend that people who want to be therapists do an MSW.
In my experience, though, people with your professional background who pursue an MSW usually end up in mental health administration jobs rather than as full time therapists, because there is a need for people with both sets of skills. But that will be up to you.
Burrell - Jan 24, 2013 9:39:14 am PST #25457 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I think it's a great idea, Scrappy. I was going to give advice along the same lines as Rick, but much more vague and general because it's not my area of expertise. Instead I'll just point up to his post.
Zenkitty - Jan 24, 2013 9:59:21 am PST #25458 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Scrappy, go for it!