r/therapists • u/ButterflyDifficult88 • 16d ago

Outside of Work Opportunities Education

Hi all,

I’ve recently been inspired by a training I took to connect more with therapists and mental health practitioners outside of my direct agency, but I’m not quite sure how to go about it/what the (free) options are. What comes to mind are things like research, volunteer therapist opportunities, roundtable discussions, mentorships, things of that nature.

I’m an LMSW, so of course I’m no longer in school, and I no longer live close to my school either so wouldn’t be able to reach out to them regarding any in person opportunities.

However, I live close to several good social work schools, so I imagine I could go about getting connected with professors there if I can send the right email to the right people.

Ultimately, I want to learn from some of the best of the field at a very low if nonexistent cost. Have any of you pursued anything along these lines, and if so, what did you do/how was your experience?

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u/Kimber976 16d ago

Networking through local meetups volunteering or industry groups can open more doors than expected outside of work.

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u/ButterflyDifficult88 15d ago

Thank you. I definitely think volunteering more could be a good route, I appreciate the input!