Guts on the floor and other unnecessary messes….

August 11, 2O18

I want to start this blog by acknowledging every courageous therapy patient who  left their guts on my office floor.

Who is this woman? Should I know her?

I’m Nicki Nance, psychotherapist, professor, speaker, consultant.  You might say I am a seasoned professional, but you will never hear me say it.  It conjures up images of being doused in basil and oregano and put aside to marinate. Despite the salty humor and sage advice, I prefer to say I am experienced. I have been a counselor since 1970 and a professor since 1990. I am currently an associate professor at Beacon College. It the only accredited college offering 2 and 4 year degree programs for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD, and it is exciting to work where I can continue to learn. I no longer have a private practice, but I maintain my counseling credentials and take an occasional case. I have also been teaching graduate counseling classes at Webster University since 2002, and it gives me great pleasure to see some of my former students teaching in the program.

Why this website?

There is nothing much better for me than hearing that my words made in impression. Students have often collected what they call “Nanceisms” –  little bits of information that don’t always fit in the class notes,  but are worthy of a scrawl in the margins.  Sometimes when they read the words back to me, I don’t even remember having said them, but the words always sound like something I might have said.   Some students and clients have asked,  “When are you going to write a book?” Recently, I asked one of those cherished students “Who would read such a book?” Her reply was, “Your former students would.” That gave me pause. My former students have already paid to hear what I have to say. I never imagined they might want more.

So, I am launching this website, committing to a blog, and hoping that it seeds the book, Guts on the Floor

What to expect

For everyone:  Something to think about. Someplace to talk about it if you want to.

For my students past, present, and future:  A place to comment on those Nanceisms, and on gems of wisdom from any source that guides you in your practice or in life.   I am hoping to include some of your comments if a book materializes.

For hungry minds: I’ll also provide links to helpful websites and videos,  and some articles I have written in the past.

The rest, I do not know.  I am a big fan of living life as it unfolds before me, and I want my work here to follow suit.  I hope you will be joining me for the ride.

Nicki