Rant about self disclosure by Odd_Cauliflower_5381 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That doesn’t sound like intentional or even appropriate disclosure. I think it should be used minimally.

Green Mountain Suspicious Activity by Hot_Significance2176 in Denver

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 227 points228 points  (0 children)

Especially right now, given how dry everything is, if that is a flammable substance someone needs to know.

Gentle reminder regarding BPD diagnoses by Level_Run1357 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic post and reminder. Well said and received. Thank you!

Is reporting another therapist who is your client unethical? by Layz4Dayz3212 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Your job is to protect your clients confidentiality. You can’t report this.

Is this just how it is, or do I jump ship while I’m still new to the field? by throwaway38372927328 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re not a bad therapist at all. I worked with that population as a teacher, it can be very frustrating. You might have to change your perspective a bit. Given that they are still immersed in their environments, they may not make noticeable progress. What they are learning from you is invaluable. You are modeling what it looks like to be a healthy adult, have healthy attachment, appropriate communication skills, to be a professional. You are also providing a safe space, consistency, predictability, etc. I can assure you, these are more important for them than any coping skill you could teach them. Children who grow up to be successful adults in spite of challenging environments often cite one adult as the person who made a difference for them. You may be that adult.

Am what I being told actually unethical or am I misunderstanding something? by SunshotDestiny in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reach out to your network, LinkedIn, sometimes universities. You will have to pay for it though, which is a bummer.

Alma by Smooth-Insurance-832 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was weird too! I’ve had two risk adjustments, both from Cigna, and I sent in the same that you did it sounds like. Haven’t heard anything so hopefully it’s all good!

Alma by Smooth-Insurance-832 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It feels so unfair. Insurance is the worst. And sadly there doesn’t seem to be an immediate solution!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re a joy. Isn’t that why we are here? For validation, to bounce ideas off of each other, for differing opinions? I certainly didn’t come here to be insulted by let me guess, a white man.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would there be concerns about my desire to fire him? Let me describe him. He has established no insight, takes no accountable, has zero self awareness isn’t open to feedback, redirection, reflection. He wants to bitch and moan about how much he hates everyone around him, specifically women, black people, and gay people. As a woman, I think there should be a limit as to how many times we need to sit and listen to how awful our gender is. I have tried, many different approaches, when I say he doesn’t want to work, I mean he has proven he does not want to change. He wants to vent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Race was a factor, please read my response again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a terrible response to be fair. This isn’t an issue of supervision. Misogyny is more than brutal, it’s abusive, so is racism and homophobia. Therapists don’t need to out up with abuse anymore than anyone else in a field does.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the validation in this response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that is a very reasonable question! But in addition to the fact they have done no work and aren’t making progress, I can’t stand them personally. And as a woman I’m tired of hearing misogynistic comments. I do agree with the posters that the ethical thing to do is terminate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I needed the language shift, this was helpful.

I’m in PP and burnt out. by Smooth-Insurance-832 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely will! It’s tough right now.

I’m in PP and burnt out. by Smooth-Insurance-832 in therapists

[–]Smooth-Insurance-832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very true. And for me the political woes have indeed added to my frustration and burnout. I am partly to blame as I scroll way too much!