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malibumark
malibumark

my therapist and I were talking yesterday and she said


half joking - but it was clearly very poignant too - 


that a therapist's job is to help people be their own therapist


as well as be their own case manager.


I thought this was so amazing! It's true and I sincerely am inspired


to be more proactive along those lines.


I'll always seek therapy- but recognizing the importance of


being self responsible like this is really motivating!


I was talking to 'acuriousfish' about starting


a group here, where we all add tips and advice


as to how to be our own "CASE MANAGERS" - - 


I need to contact DS to see if that would be ok - but I'd like


to hear what you guys think about it too!?


I have no experience with case managment - and navigating


all the essential actions of life for those with a disability or not is seriously difficult for anyone...But if we each can share


little things to help make it easier... I think that might be 


a useful discussion group?


Thoughts??

MayB
MayB
Hi Mark,

You know I'm a fan of self-care in any form. If being our own "Case Managers" gives us insight to handle things better I'm all for it!
malibumark
malibumark
Thanks MayB!
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
It’s true that it’s possible to make GREAT STRIDES in mental health healing and continued wellness. I think it’s important to stay focused on the many levels of complexity and severity and associated care needed with different “tiers.” Therapy has helped me tremendously and guidance I’ve been given has been instrumental. While we aren’t “case managers” ourselves, the guidance of peers who have been through similar experiences is tremendous…..and can sometimes be the uplifting connection someone needs to make during complex times! Soooooo much value in what we have to offer one another.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Great idea Marky.... It's nice that you have such a good rapport with your therapist... It's important

You don't have to write DS about it.... If you go to the page with "My Groups" on it on the top right corner it says 'Create a Group" and you just have to click on that to start your own group

I hope that it goes really well!!.... Big hug.... xo
malibumark
malibumark
thanks Jan and Nikki!
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Great idea!
malibumark
malibumark
Thanks
confessionsofaqueen
confessionsofaqueen
Hahaha... a Licensed case manager has a higher probability to help a person in need in their community when it comes to getting access to public space. I am all for the self-care and self-management philosophy like someone above first mentioned, however, I do know it takes a village to raise a child and it takes teamwork for permanent breakthroughs. Can't wait to see how your proposition works out for you in this dailystrength.org community, we need critical thinkers like you who care about facilitating solutions to situational seasons. Proud of you!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Mark if you wanted to you could put a link also for your new group on here so everyone sees it.... xo
malibumark
malibumark
thanks confeesions of a queen! Thanks Jan! I don't know how to post the link...I'll try. Good idea! Thanks!
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
Hi guys

I just posted something in the new group :)

I’m gonna try to send the link I hope it works ..

https://www.dailystrength.org/group/be-your-own-case-manager-tips-we-can-share-here
malibumark
malibumark
Thanks lil missy!
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