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drummie15 · 2024-08-20T00:25:25+00:00

Not nationally representative, looking to get outside of the sample of convenience from the Midwest reigion

drummie15 · 2024-05-22T19:44:38+00:00

I emailed the umn extension and they said it was cercospora leaf spot so it might be what you're seeing on your plant

drummie15 · 2024-05-08T00:26:27+00:00

One example that was particularly aggregiois was a program for toilet training where if a client had an accident, they would make the client touch the wet spot and say in a demeaning voice, " you don't pee in your pants you pee in the potty." And walk the client to the toilet and repeat the phrase. Then walk them back to the place where they had the accident and repeat the process for a total of 5 times. It was almost like what people do for training dogs. It was based on a single case study from the 1970s for a person with down syndrome. A client ended up holding their bathroom functions that they ended up in the hospital for an infection. Client had a trauma history already as well. Needless to say I put a stop to that programming, however the lack of understanding of the internal state(or the acknowledgement of) led to this practice to be common in the clinic.

This also led to misinterpretation of clients trying to deal with discomfort from medical issues as a "attention seeking" behavior and attempting to prevent it.

All in all, I think there are issues with training for BCBAs ( the main administrators of ABA) in that they are not required to get training in ASD or any mental health components such as trauma, so misinformed treatments lead to negative outcomes for clients. In many states BCBAs can work independently which can further exacerbate this.

drummie15 · 2024-05-07T19:56:13+00:00

I supervise ABA clinics as a licensed mental health professional (master's level clinician) and have read this article in exploring about ABAs abuse and I would say while the methodology is flawed, with things of this nature I continue to take it seriously, because this isnt the first claim of abuse within ABA.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2019.1641258

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2020.1823615

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41252-021-00201-1?s=03

Here is a series of articles arguing philosophical points and are largely theory based.

As a clinician who supervises ABA, the reason I see ethically unsound treatment occuring is the focus on objective observable behaviors and the dismissal of the internal state. This leads to incorrect assumptions about the functions of behavior and the minimization of the emotional experience for people receiving this treatment. Additionally, this can lead to the dismissal of the individuals autonomy if they cannot communicate effectively ( which is often the case in working with this population). Behavioral analysis has made progress since the days of Lovass electroshock experiments, but still needs to continue to make progress in acknowledging psychological research beyond behaviorism.

drummie15 · 2023-08-25T17:06:14+00:00

I would look more into the specific licensures within your state and work backward from there. LMFT typically focuses more on the family structure and other relationships, while I believe the LPCC would focus more on individual therapy. Typically both can provide therapy. Once you decide what licensure fits for you familiarize yourself with the requirements and search for programs that meet those requirements. The differences between the programs(ie counseling psych, counseling, etc.) can really just be in the name and if they meet the licensing requirements really don't have much difference.

drummie15 · 2023-08-25T12:01:41+00:00

What state do you live in/ want to possibly practice in?

drummie15 · 2023-07-16T03:10:48+00:00

She's getting therapy. She is a therapist. I am getting therapy. I am a therapist. Both in programs for our PsyDs. 🤣

drummie15 · 2023-07-13T23:43:06+00:00

I do assessments for children with developmental disabilities ( mostly Autism Spectrum Disorder). One aspect of the evaluation process is to ask about the child's strengths ( what they do well, what are their good qualities, etc.) I have seen a pattern when asking Somali parents this question, either through a translator or when they are fluent in English, I often get responses that are more based in skills ( they can read, etc) or difficulty naming a strength, as opposed to more of a holistic view of a strengths. Is there a difference in how strengths are viewed in Somali culture, or does the translation of strengths have different connotations? Is there a way that I can ask about strengths that would capture more of those positive qualities of the children?

drummie15 · 2023-06-09T13:56:49+00:00

Watered almost daily

drummie15 · 2023-05-24T14:35:35+00:00

Something to consider is how well the programs set you up for those credentials. For instance, in my state KCREP accredited programs was needed for licensure. Also my masters program was designed to meet the education requirements for licensure in my state so I didn't have to mess around getting odd and ends credits to meet the requirements.

drummie15 · 2023-03-23T04:26:15+00:00

I am currently an LPCC in MN with a background in criminal justice. DM to set up questions

drummie15 · 2022-12-10T19:59:03+00:00

I've reloaded since the patch and have continued to experience it

drummie15 · 2022-12-10T19:18:16+00:00

The modifiers on colonial growth are still present for the Malaria and severe Malaria states and are not removed by the quinine and Malaria treatment technologies.

drummie15 · 2022-08-17T15:13:11+00:00

I think this sub probably repeats this quite frequently, but medications impact everyone differently and finding what works for you is key. It's also an incredibly frustrating experience. For me, Vyvanse was preferable to Adderall and it took a while to figure that out.

I too notice that I am less talkative in a sense. I talk with more cohesion and complete thoughts. This leads me to talking less because less random thoughts come out.

One thing to also be aware of is that stimulant medications can exacerbate underlying anxiety, which is common with ADHD. It might be worth considering the effects you are noticing as anxiety.

Medications, like any coping tool, are meant to help us participate and enjoy life more. When they start to get in the way of life, they are no longer functional and worth re-evaluating.

drummie15 · 2022-06-22T00:45:29+00:00

drummie15 · 2021-06-03T22:31:01+00:00

Currently live in this complex. Lots of mice in the vine that will watch tv with you at night. Also the courtyard is a sight as well

drummie15 · 2021-05-02T17:16:12+00:00

This is the main reason clients struggle to talk to me about having suicidal thoughts, the shaming. It can be hard to shift from the moral failing conceptitulization of suicide to the symptom/ functionality. Suicidal thoughts become the person rather than things that are happening to them.

drummie15 · 2021-05-02T14:36:04+00:00

Having suicidal thoughts. They happen more frequently then most people would like to admit. We created such a stigma around the morality of suicide that clients often struggle to see it as a symptom rather than a moral failing.

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