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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 182156" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>I don't know what to tell you - follow your instincts - what feels right?</p><p> </p><p>I can share how our therapist appts work:</p><p> </p><p>1. Before the appointment, I fill out a form and write any issues I think need to be addressed.</p><p> </p><p>2. difficult child visits with therapist for the majority of the visit. He goes over my form to see what is going on from my view point.</p><p> </p><p>3. I am called in. therapist reviews with me what they have discussed and gives some suggestions. Usually reminding difficult child about coping skills and reminding difficult child that he HAS TO LISTEN TO MOM! (I love that!) He then asks if there is anything I wanted to bring up. </p><p> </p><p>4. therapist dismisses and always tells difficult child how he looks forward to their visit. "You are a great kid. Every time I see your name on the appointment calendar I think Great, I get to see difficult child today."</p><p> </p><p>So, watch for how he uplifts difficult child - Does he instill in difficult child that difficult child can improve and can be in control of his behavior? Does he convey that difficult child is a good person?</p><p> </p><p>One day we had a very intense issue so when therapist came to get difficult child, I handed him the form and said, "I wish we could have 2 hours today!" He then asked if I wanted to go back right away. It was great to be able to have that appointment with difficult child and therapist.</p><p> </p><p>Another time, difficult child wanted to talk about something but did not know how (wasn't really comfortable) to bring it up. So, I went in 1st (alone) and discussed with therapist what difficult child wanted to talk about.</p><p> </p><p>So, it sounds like your intern will operate the same as my therapist. Let's see if anyone has a different experience.</p><p> </p><p>My opinion is that a therapist should be able to work with you on whatever your difficult child needs most. We do have to follow the structure of the therapist's office, however, there also needs to be flexibility on the therapist's part to do what is best for difficult child. So, sometimes you will need to be able to meet in person with therapist and express concerns without difficult child knowing the details.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 182156, member: 5096"] I don't know what to tell you - follow your instincts - what feels right? I can share how our therapist appts work: 1. Before the appointment, I fill out a form and write any issues I think need to be addressed. 2. difficult child visits with therapist for the majority of the visit. He goes over my form to see what is going on from my view point. 3. I am called in. therapist reviews with me what they have discussed and gives some suggestions. Usually reminding difficult child about coping skills and reminding difficult child that he HAS TO LISTEN TO MOM! (I love that!) He then asks if there is anything I wanted to bring up. 4. therapist dismisses and always tells difficult child how he looks forward to their visit. "You are a great kid. Every time I see your name on the appointment calendar I think Great, I get to see difficult child today." So, watch for how he uplifts difficult child - Does he instill in difficult child that difficult child can improve and can be in control of his behavior? Does he convey that difficult child is a good person? One day we had a very intense issue so when therapist came to get difficult child, I handed him the form and said, "I wish we could have 2 hours today!" He then asked if I wanted to go back right away. It was great to be able to have that appointment with difficult child and therapist. Another time, difficult child wanted to talk about something but did not know how (wasn't really comfortable) to bring it up. So, I went in 1st (alone) and discussed with therapist what difficult child wanted to talk about. So, it sounds like your intern will operate the same as my therapist. Let's see if anyone has a different experience. My opinion is that a therapist should be able to work with you on whatever your difficult child needs most. We do have to follow the structure of the therapist's office, however, there also needs to be flexibility on the therapist's part to do what is best for difficult child. So, sometimes you will need to be able to meet in person with therapist and express concerns without difficult child knowing the details. [/QUOTE]
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