u/Putyourselffirst

I am interested in it as it seems like a good mix of cognitive, emotional, somatic/sensory elements and I'm not a huge fan of the hype of EMDR, IFS, and similar partly because they seem so consumerist and culty and less focused on complex developmental trauma which is my typical focus. However SP training looks OBSCENELY expensive. The evidence base also seems to be growing, and in a more objective and less bias form than other therapies - less total but seems higher quality and representative research.

Any readings, small trainings, or recommendations for exploring SP that i can use to explore and dip my toes before the intense investment of the full trainings? That looks like for the full 3 levels dozens of thousands of dollars.. while it looks like huge training, it would have to wait much into the future to afford.

I absolutely love my non-profit job, but the scope of services and population is niche and limitted compared to my interest and skills. I have a lot of flexibility eith work hours, caseload, health benefits and pension, and am passionate about that field. I just feel limitted in my scope and by the 10 session(ish) policy we have to manage demanding waitlists - lovely systemic issues.

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I am considering flexing my hours to have 2 or 3 Fridays off a month from my nonprofit to start a small virtual private practice for those days to scratch the ongoing-client and expanded scope itch. So my caseload would be tiny and may not start right away or have any benefits, but more for personal fulfillment and "side money" while still having my stable good nonprofit job that i love.

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I would be doing virtual at least for a while to reduce costs like office rental, parking, etc.. I know I'd still need to pay for programs like OWL or Jane, business license, marketing, etc.. it would be like a 3-5 client/Fri 2x a month caseload, literally nothing. I do partly-virtual clinical work at my current job already so am comfortable with that format for the time being. I have good work/life boundaries (already work from home so have a dedicated office/work only room).

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I considered joining a group practice where you rent out room per day for price, they help with systems and marketing, but all the places that do this near me are kinda scummy. Private seems to have the flexibility I'm looking for compared to what im seeing in group practice options and values.

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Have any of you guys done this? Was it meant to stay part time or sid you transition from nonprofit to full time private practice? Can you share any challenges or benefits you've had in this type of set up? Just looking for insight from people who have or have previously tried similar..