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One would think that leaves you very prepared for “the real world,” but in retrospect, it was merely a sampler platter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/696ebe728ae9920e45417916/bde98928-0e84-478a-ab74-d5ad4161594b/unsplash-image-8NGWDex9qUw.jpg Blog - Some Tea on Being a Therapist - There was also a lot of un-learning that quietly took place, akin to reparenting. Growing up, society teaches us to conform and not show weakness. As a counseling student, my imperfections were met with grace; my vulnerability was praised; and my unique perspectives were encouraged. When given the freedom to do so safely, our authentic selves can emerge and our shadows (the hidden and repressed parts) can be discovered and integrated into our self-identity. That notion is essentially my philosophy on therapy–the closer we get to our core selves, the easier it is to move through life. 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