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This was a wake-up call
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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 655267" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>Halfquarter, my personal reaction is that the therapist was unprofessional in her behavior. Certainly, she is not obligated to accept a patient whom she does not believe she is equipped to help. But to dismiss him 15 minutes into the session? In 50 minutes time she could have helped you both to develop a game plan; she could and should have given you specific referrals to other practitioners, who could help your son. And still not charged you. Her ethical requirements mandate this. (The issue of money received or not...does not abrogate her responsibility.)</p><p></p><p>That this person revealed herself for what she is within 15 minutes...and never gained a position of trust and responsibility in your lives, is a blessing, in my book.</p><p></p><p>In an aside, look carefully at specific recommendations of treatments for your son or diagnoses offered, from people who have never met him, and are not professionals. Nobody from afar can responsibly assess a specific situation. But there is help for your son.</p><p></p><p>You are starting with a real advantage: your son is open to talk; and while it seems he resists the idea of medication, he is open to help.</p><p></p><p>Why not get referrals from your pediatrician or family doctor of several possible practitioners and interview them to determine their qualifications, prior to involving your son.</p><p></p><p>What happened with this Psychologist reflects only on her, not on him. He needs to understand this. Your son is a champ. And so are you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 655267, member: 18958"] Halfquarter, my personal reaction is that the therapist was unprofessional in her behavior. Certainly, she is not obligated to accept a patient whom she does not believe she is equipped to help. But to dismiss him 15 minutes into the session? In 50 minutes time she could have helped you both to develop a game plan; she could and should have given you specific referrals to other practitioners, who could help your son. And still not charged you. Her ethical requirements mandate this. (The issue of money received or not...does not abrogate her responsibility.) That this person revealed herself for what she is within 15 minutes...and never gained a position of trust and responsibility in your lives, is a blessing, in my book. In an aside, look carefully at specific recommendations of treatments for your son or diagnoses offered, from people who have never met him, and are not professionals. Nobody from afar can responsibly assess a specific situation. But there is help for your son. You are starting with a real advantage: your son is open to talk; and while it seems he resists the idea of medication, he is open to help. Why not get referrals from your pediatrician or family doctor of several possible practitioners and interview them to determine their qualifications, prior to involving your son. What happened with this Psychologist reflects only on her, not on him. He needs to understand this. Your son is a champ. And so are you. [/QUOTE]
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