Just completed my continuing education (CE) for my California Marriage and Family Therapist license (LMFT). To renew my license this time around, among the courses I took, I chose the following three timely and emotionally charged ones: Older Adults and Mental Health, School Refusal, and Chronic Illness in Children.
Yes, I’m firmly in the Sandwich Generation, parenting a sensitive adolescent while caring for aging parents. Here I am in the middle, somehow balancing it all even though I have bipolar disorder. I can hardly believe that I’m stable all things considered.
For those wondering, I do not see clients. Graduated with a Masters in Psychology in 1990. Licensed since 1992. Haven’t actively practiced since I was 30. But in recent years I’ve activated my long-time inactive license by taking the continuing education coursework, for I identify as a healer, as a therapist, even if I no longer make a living doing so.
I use my knowledge and skills elsewhere, like here, and in parenting my son (which I do imperfectly), caring for my parents (also trial and error) and loving my husband.
Just Finished My CE's!
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Awesome, congrats on your hard work!
Thank you!
Those three courses you named are so fitting for you to take, and I look forward to reading about your experiences with them. I know you’ve been fatigued from juggling so many challenging things, yet you’re dealing with these tasks and issues head-on – it’s an enormous accomplishment. I hope this weekend you can get some rest and recharge. Based on those stunning Instagram photos of your hike at Dana’s Point Highlands, I think you’re on your way to energy restoration! XOXO
Yep. Matthew and Nick went on a mountain bike ride today, but I stayed behind and did paperwork. I thought it best that they get some guy time. I’d hope to ride with Matthew during this upcoming week. Good that he got back on his bike. It’s been awhile.