As I near the end of my two current courses "Identity & Ethics in Counseling" and "Mental Health Foundations", I am struck by the level of support extended by classmates from both classes. I wonder to myself, does this support come from the fact that my peers are working toward careers in the mental health field - and are therefore 'hardwired' to help others, or is it a normal and natural part of graduate life?
Ultimately, it makes no matter though - support is support and I am appreciative for any and all that I receive. Myself and my fellow graduate students are all living through different facets of our lives, and are spread across the country and the globe. The daily pressures that we each experience differ from person to person, but we all share a common goal and enjoy supporting one another as best as possible during the process.
Love & blessings
Charlotte
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Karma and Mental Health
I know it's been quite some time since I have posted any new posts to my blog. My apologies! There are a myriad of reasons but ultimately they all fall under the word 'excuse', so - there you go!
Incidentally, I am lucky in the fact that the judge presiding over my court case against my ex-husband (in which I am the defendant and he is the plaintiff), seems to be going partly in my favor. We have been ordered into mediation, at a horrific rate of $300/hr. The good news, is that due to our discrepancy in incomes, my ex-husband has been asked to pay 80% of the fees, while I am responsible for 20%!
So, I think karma is cutting me some slack. I admit however, that where feelings and emotions are concerned, karma may work well for one person but be equally as bad for the other. I wish my ex-husband no ill will, I simply look forward to a conflict free future, which at some point I hope will no longer be just in the future - but instead a day-to-day reality.
Love & blessings
Charlotte
Incidentally, I am lucky in the fact that the judge presiding over my court case against my ex-husband (in which I am the defendant and he is the plaintiff), seems to be going partly in my favor. We have been ordered into mediation, at a horrific rate of $300/hr. The good news, is that due to our discrepancy in incomes, my ex-husband has been asked to pay 80% of the fees, while I am responsible for 20%!
So, I think karma is cutting me some slack. I admit however, that where feelings and emotions are concerned, karma may work well for one person but be equally as bad for the other. I wish my ex-husband no ill will, I simply look forward to a conflict free future, which at some point I hope will no longer be just in the future - but instead a day-to-day reality.
Love & blessings
Charlotte
Friday, March 12, 2010
Why does it sometimes happen this way?
It seems to me that sometimes no matter how nice you are to someone... They are always cruel or mean in return. I have personally spent years being courteous to my ex-husband but to no avail...
What gives? Will he always be needlessly cruel and hurtful? Unfortunately it has now been 4 years since our divorce and it seems worse than ever... I will have to leave it to karma to resolve this for us. He is so strongly opinionated I think counseling, therapy and the like would not make any difference. His superiority complex would remain intact! I shall prevail and weather the storm! Only 10 more years to go!
What gives? Will he always be needlessly cruel and hurtful? Unfortunately it has now been 4 years since our divorce and it seems worse than ever... I will have to leave it to karma to resolve this for us. He is so strongly opinionated I think counseling, therapy and the like would not make any difference. His superiority complex would remain intact! I shall prevail and weather the storm! Only 10 more years to go!
Will I need therapy after this is all over?
I have just started a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, and a major reason for this is for me to feel both self-fulfilled and more self-sufficient. I am one of those women who has spent many years resigning from jobs in favor of my husbands (now 'ex') career. I have been the proverbial transient employee.
I would now like to feel I am bringing more to my own relationship table than just a warm personality, fairly good parenting and culinary skills, and a few other 'unmentionables'. I am no domestic goddess it has to be said! So, I have a game plan.
I plan to use my experience in marketing to do some shameless 'self-promotion'. This will all be focused on career related interests via a variety of social media and online methods (Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and my website). My ultimate aim is to have a large number of followers online, interested, as I am, in mental health, counseling and therapy, to include areas such as child and adolescent counseling, marital and family therapy, addiction therapy, grief counseling (to name just a few!).
If I succeed, what will my life look like in 3-4 years time? Well, I will have saved up enough money to build a small separate consulting building on my property, and I will be providing counseling services both from my office and online. I am seeking a rewarding counseling career combined with balance for my family. The question is - can it be done, and will I make it?
I would now like to feel I am bringing more to my own relationship table than just a warm personality, fairly good parenting and culinary skills, and a few other 'unmentionables'. I am no domestic goddess it has to be said! So, I have a game plan.
I plan to use my experience in marketing to do some shameless 'self-promotion'. This will all be focused on career related interests via a variety of social media and online methods (Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and my website). My ultimate aim is to have a large number of followers online, interested, as I am, in mental health, counseling and therapy, to include areas such as child and adolescent counseling, marital and family therapy, addiction therapy, grief counseling (to name just a few!).
If I succeed, what will my life look like in 3-4 years time? Well, I will have saved up enough money to build a small separate consulting building on my property, and I will be providing counseling services both from my office and online. I am seeking a rewarding counseling career combined with balance for my family. The question is - can it be done, and will I make it?
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