Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Hi Peta, Sorry about that last abortive message--I hit the "enter" button by accident, and had a premature sendoff! I can fully appreciate the difficulty of 8 years with that population--I've worked with some kids like that, and they're beyond challenging! I work as a therapist in an outpatient mental health clinic, and do sort of general psychotherapist work--with individuals, couples, children and families. I use a blend of techniques--psychodynamic, cognitive-behaviorial, Gestalt and stuff I've made up myself. It's a second career, and my lifelong dream, and the work is beyond wonderful. I plan to start a private practice soon, but keep my three days a week at the clinic. My husband works for a British firm, so I've met a few Brits over the years. I went to the U.K. once when I tagged along on one of his business trips. I was so thrilled to be there that after we got to the hotel and he went to sleep to recover from the flight, I ran out and just ran through the streets crying with joy! (I'd never been to Europe before, so this was also kind of a dream come true.) I totally enjoyed our stay--it was summer, and the weather was uncharacteristically warm and sunny, with no rain the whole time I was there. I took day trips by myself (since my husband had to work the whole time)--I went to the Cotswalds, and even took the Chunnel to Paris for the day! It was so exciting, I am getting palpitations just thinking about it. I'd like to return to Europe and see more of the U.K., and France and Italy as well. However, I hate to fly, and since Sept. 11 I REALLY don't want to fly. If I do go to the U.K. again, I'll let you know. Take care, AntJoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Fabulous!! So, if I see someone running through the streets crying with joy, I'll know it's you!!! Ufortunately, you'll be in the minority here, but I know just what you mean, I get like that when I visit your beautiful country. I took my eldest daughter (Californian, part Sioux,ly 'love' child) on a sort of pilgrimage last year, from Vancouver down to San Diego, and she adored it. If I ever get back to Mendocino (probably by bike as I, too ,fear flying now), I'll probably be nearly hysterical!!! My son wants to go to Long Island (spent 3 weeks there one day!)to see W.W.F. wrestling (!) but my youngest is the MOST obsessed with America - she'd fly over tomorrow - her biggest dream is to swim with dolphins (and I'd be only to happy to do it with her!) You don't happen to live in Florida I spose??Could we pop by?? LOL!!!- the only area I haven't visited yet. Nice to chat again, Joan. Love Peta xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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