Albert Einstein said “A question that sometimes drives me hazy, am I or the others crazy?”
This is my first blog post so I’ll begin by giving a little background on myself and interests.
Since childhood, I had always been fascinated with mind body connections. I used to be a shy, reserved person, only comfortable in specific areas where I felt confident. Later I would learn to adapt to my surroundings, where ever they may be.
My first job was at a bowling alley. There I learned important life skills such as dipping fingers in pickle juice before touching something hot, patience when interacting with customers, and balancing down the lanes to retrieve bowling balls.
About half way into my bachelor’s degree I decided to join the Navy Reserves. I knew I wanted to continue my education as well as join the military. The reserves provided the opportunity to do both. Picking my job in the reserves was limited, I had to pick by what was available at the reserve center in my area. Wanting to step out of my comfort zone and explore something new, I chose to be an aircraft structural mechanic. The school I attended, was fun at times, but mostly I learned how mechanically inclined I am NOT. The first time I held a torque wrench, I held it in the wrong hand, upside down. After 2 years I was able to change my job to something I knew well, paperwork. Now I am a yeoman, which is essentially a secretary. I know how to format correspondence, write awards, evaluations; all in an office, which I have learned over the years I can navigate around just about any administration. I also learned I had a gift for talking with shipmates about their personal problems, and then keeping it confidential. My contract in the Navy will soon end and I intend to dedicate more time to psychology.
Throughout my undergraduate education I searched within myself to decide what would engage and entertain me enough to make a career. I am a firm believer in not doing anything that is not enjoyable. Talking/listening and writing for hours on end sounded perfect for me. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychology and moved to Tulsa to pursue LPC licensure. Currently I am under supervision and one day plan to go into private practice. Working as an inpatient therapist I am exposed to a myriad of difficult psychiatric problems. Learning is an ongoing process for me, and I look forward to what I will learn in the coming years here in Tulsa.
With this blog I intend to explore topics that are relevant to the National Certification Exam, psychology in general, and various therapeutic topics.
Please comment, I welcome constructive feedback and ideas for topics to write about.
