I love this idea, Scrappy!
Jayne: Well... I don't like the idea of someone hearin' what I'm thinkin'. Inara: No one likes the idea of hearing what you're thinking.
'Objects In Space'
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lisah - Jan 24, 2013 8:49:02 am PST #25452 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
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!
amyth - Jan 24, 2013 10:36:11 am PST #25459 of 30001
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Scrappy, you should do it!
Hil R. - Jan 24, 2013 11:08:11 am PST #25460 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Scrappy, that's a great idea.
The home visit person from the dog rescue is coming in about half an hour. I've got the apartment neater than it's been in a while -- the big piles of "stuff to take to electronics recycling" and "stuff to take to Goodwill" are now in my car. I hadn't realized quite how much room that stuff was taking up.
sj - Jan 24, 2013 11:32:30 am PST #25461 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Hil, best of luck!