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<blockquote data-quote="Farmwife" data-source="post: 351918" data-attributes="member: 8617"><p>I have had to learn that not all professionals act professionally. I missed the other post but I am assuming from conversation that we are talking about a psychologist. Although educationally qualified to make diagnosis it doesn't mean the person is good or actually knowledgable in a real life sense.</p><p> </p><p>I have met a lot of professionals who seemed less knowledgable in some mental health issues than I am. 90% of mental health pros. seemed geared toward the simpler issues like post partum blues, troubled marriages etc. etc. Finding someone well versed in difficult child issues is not always so easy. If I get a bad feeling from a service provider I move on. Even if this persons therapy is hlpful in most of her cases if it isn't cut out for your difficult child then it just isn't a good fit. </p><p> </p><p>Yes, good therapy takes time but after paying for 10 sessions I would want to at least be able to see what she is leading up to, you know. Even if difficult child is playing along in her appropriate steps you as a parent should not be expected to "believe in magic". Seriously, there should be a scientifically proven method and not just some feel good talk sessions that have no focus.</p><p> </p><p>Some doctors are not invested in a good patient outcome because it is a loss of income. A psycholgist isn't even a doctor anyway. </p><p> </p><p>Regardless of anything else it is not unreasonable to expect a concise diagnosis with facts to back it up. That should be an industry standard protocol. She should also not get defensive if you ask tough questions. That is your right as a parent. Does she subscribe to Jungian, Freudian or ???? principles? you know? Her process should NOT be a mystical process that you just have to hold your breath to find out. As a parent it is perfectly reasonable to have a clear explanation of her goals, how she hopes to achieve them and yes, how long it takes in the average patient. Most importantly, how many difficult child's has she seen, how many years of experience and what success rates she has had. If she seems to be touchy there is for sure a problem. A REAL professional will and should respect a parent who wants to be informed and involved. Their feelings have zero to do with your difficult child's needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Farmwife, post: 351918, member: 8617"] I have had to learn that not all professionals act professionally. I missed the other post but I am assuming from conversation that we are talking about a psychologist. Although educationally qualified to make diagnosis it doesn't mean the person is good or actually knowledgable in a real life sense. I have met a lot of professionals who seemed less knowledgable in some mental health issues than I am. 90% of mental health pros. seemed geared toward the simpler issues like post partum blues, troubled marriages etc. etc. Finding someone well versed in difficult child issues is not always so easy. If I get a bad feeling from a service provider I move on. Even if this persons therapy is hlpful in most of her cases if it isn't cut out for your difficult child then it just isn't a good fit. Yes, good therapy takes time but after paying for 10 sessions I would want to at least be able to see what she is leading up to, you know. Even if difficult child is playing along in her appropriate steps you as a parent should not be expected to "believe in magic". Seriously, there should be a scientifically proven method and not just some feel good talk sessions that have no focus. Some doctors are not invested in a good patient outcome because it is a loss of income. A psycholgist isn't even a doctor anyway. Regardless of anything else it is not unreasonable to expect a concise diagnosis with facts to back it up. That should be an industry standard protocol. She should also not get defensive if you ask tough questions. That is your right as a parent. Does she subscribe to Jungian, Freudian or ???? principles? you know? Her process should NOT be a mystical process that you just have to hold your breath to find out. As a parent it is perfectly reasonable to have a clear explanation of her goals, how she hopes to achieve them and yes, how long it takes in the average patient. Most importantly, how many difficult child's has she seen, how many years of experience and what success rates she has had. If she seems to be touchy there is for sure a problem. A REAL professional will and should respect a parent who wants to be informed and involved. Their feelings have zero to do with your difficult child's needs. [/QUOTE]
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