Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Year Resolutions

It's that time of year again!

To me, New Year's is a time of reflection.  What did I accomplish?  What didn't work out?  What can I do better? I don't make resolutions anymore, I make plans to make my life better!  Losing weight, stopping that bad habit you have, checking off those things on your bucket list, or whatever your resolution may be for 2012 may be, are great ideas but they are also daunting life changes if you don't know what you're doing.  Life changes require a plan that has small steps.  You feel more motivated when you complete the small things and sometimes you get towards your goal faster with a plan than without one.  If you stumble, it's okay!  Just get back up and get some people to support you on your journey!

Resolutions can also mean enhancements to your life such as finding a new hobby or restarting an old one you enjoy.  It may me as simple as being a better friend, partner, or family member. All you need to do is come with a plan to incorporate it into your life.  If it's important to you, you'll make a way to pencil in time for it.

How do you make a plan?  Well, write down what you want to do.  It makes your goals more concrete.  Then write down what you have to do to make the change.  If you don't know what you're doing, research it!  Google is a wonderful tool! Ask a friend! If a friend has the same resolution as you do, that's even better!  Work on a plan together and check each other as you move along.  If you're really stumped, find a professional such as a therapist to help you.  Therapists help everyday people if a bind as well as people with clinical mental illness you know!

The most important this is to enjoy the journey!  You only live once!  Take this opportunity of the New Year and do something different!  You make like it!

Happy New Year!
-Kimmy 

Sometimes you gotta take matters into your own hands!

Hi all!

My name is Kimmy and I am a master's level counselor trying to make a living.  I work in Human Services/Counseling but I'm not currently in a counselor or therapist position.  I'm not a patient person so I decided to do my own thing by providing my services online.  I have a website http://kimmycounselingservices.webs.com/ that is a work in progress.  I plan on offering services via email and chat in the upcoming months. Until I get everything shakin' and bakin', I will be blogging about various issues and if you want to ask me something personally you can email me at kimmycounselingservices@gmail.com. I'll reply within 24 hours. My blog posts will be on my website as well.

On this blog, I will talk about about my story about the process of becoming a licensed mental health counselor as well as my professional topics so students can learn what the process is really like.  Let me tell you, it's difficult but I love it!  I'm having more fun putting my website and blog together then I've had at my job in 5 months!

I am legit I promise you!  My B.A. is in History and Psychology at Florida State University (Go Seminoles!) and my M.A. is in Mental Health Counseling at Webster University.  I have met all the requirements to register as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida, I just need to find a supervisor so I can register.  My job has policies that has caused a lengthy delay but I'll be eligible for supervision at my agency next month (thank God!). I'll keep you updated on my progress toward my licensure, which is a two year process from the time I initially register with Florida with my supervisor information.  Florida is the most difficult state in the nation to become a licensed counselor/therapist/social worker so when someone tells you they're licensed in Florida, they are no quack!  I am also looking on becoming a certified online counselor.  I know it exists, I just gotta figure out how to become certified.

With all that said, I'm excited about this journey I'm taking and I hope many will seek my help!

-Kimmy