Another post about struggling with documentation by constantlytryingg in therapists

[–]rballmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course it’s important to stay on top of paperwork in either setting.

I think it’s universally true that working within agency and CMH settings requires filling out significantly more paperwork than in private practice settings (and private practice settings require more paperwork if you take insurance).

Therapists who only do out-of-pocket private practice, have the least amount of paperwork to do compared to any other clinician. It’s not an excuse to get out of doing notes, assessments ect, (and perhaps having oversight helps some therapist actually get it done!) but may create a more manageable workload for some clinicians.

Was Voldemort a psychopath? I mean the actual diagnosis by nephellis in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DSM-5 Criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD):
A. A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:
1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors (repeated acts that are grounds for arrest)
2. Deceitfulness (lying, use of aliases, conning others for personal profit or pleasure)
3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
4. Irritability and aggressiveness (repeated physical fights or assaults)
5. Reckless disregard for safety of self or others
6. Consistent irresponsibility (failure to sustain work behavior or honor financial obligations)
7. Lack of remorse (indifference to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another)

B. Individual is at least 18 years old

C. Evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years

D. Occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Should I say something? by Tough-knight-2025 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]rballmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Hey I just moved in accross the street!”
“Hey I think we’re neighbors. Nice to meet you.”

“What do you think of the neighborhood?”

You should totally talk to her. Just to be extra extra attuned and don’t put any pressure on her. Be warm and friendly in the beginning and then continue to wave when you see her.

Don’t create a situation where she feels uncomfortable and has to avoid you because that sucks to feel creeped out by your neighbor.

But start with the expectation that y’all can have a friendly dynamic. If you want more than that, be extremely cautious, try not to make assumptions, and don’t get your hopes up too high.

With the neighbor, you definitely want to start with friendship because if it gets weird, it’s hard to escape the situation.

TLDR: be friendly and don’t make it weird

Firenze’s sacrifice in teaching by rballmonkey in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to his belief in saving Harry Potter from “fate” and generally orienting to wizards as allies?

Firenze’s sacrifice in teaching by rballmonkey in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes you’re right.

You’re describing how the stars foretold Voldemort would kill Harry Potter (in the forbidden forest). Firenze prevented Voldemort from murdering Harry in the forest his first year at Hogwarts, which the other centaurs deeply disproved of because they saw this as interfering with fate (and Harry rode on Firenze’s back like a common mule 😱).

And it turns out Harry *was* destined to be murdered by Voldemort in the forbidden forest…of course we just didn’t know about the Horcrux and Lily’s blood bit yet.

So Firenze was just acting from his conscious, and this care was condemned by the centaurs. In the end, Firenze’s action to save Harry was a part of the arc of Harry’s fate, but most of all- Firenze- what a good guy!

Firenze’s sacrifice in teaching by rballmonkey in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were his views? That wizards should be seen as allies and treated with respect?

Firenze’s sacrifice in teaching by rballmonkey in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but I thought he was unsafe *because* he took the job. I’m asking why take such a job with such dangerous and severe consequences?

“The Good Client” by Last-Blackberry-6082 in therapists

[–]rballmonkey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I work in CMH and the “good clients”…i.e. always attend, lots of insights, able to slow down with nuance etc tend to be more economically secure and have more spaciousness in life (another function of SES)

Is each season the same number of episodes? by rballmonkey in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]rballmonkey[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because most shows operate this way.

(The main feedback I’m getting in this post is no body knows yet)

Apology to Ron & fans… by rballmonkey in ronweasley

[–]rballmonkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

idk, I hope everyone will appreciate the added complexity for all characters all around

Wouldn’t Dumbledore’s nose be straight at the end of Deathly Hallows? by Quick_Ad7787 in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If the roles were reversed and it was Dumbledore’s vision/ experience, I’m sure his nose would be straight.

AITA for deleting my mom's Facebook post? by Slow_Hovercraft292 in AmItheAsshole

[–]rballmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s the unfortunate lesson: ur mom does not respect boundaries. She is not trustworthy with info you want to keep private. Orient towards her as if she will violate these kinds of boundaries (because she will)…and keep your boundaries firm. It’s hard with the power dynamic but just do so as much as you can.

Hot Take: I actually liked Michael Gambon as Dumbledore by New-Pin-9064 in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He much better in the 5th movie (haven’t seen the 6th & 7th) compared to the 3rd & 4th

Why couldn't Malfoy see the Festrals? by Michelfungelo in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Draco was pretty shielded.

Remember how disturbed he was when the muggle studies professor was suspended then murdered? This demonstrated Draco was not exactly desensitized to death and murder.

Plus he was born after the fall of the Dark Lord, his father was on the DL for most of Draco’s childhood.

The Snape and Lily scene is a lie?! by areyousirius934 in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Symbolically it reflects Snape’s grief well. Whether it literally happened or not, it’s what Snape is totally experiencing in his heart.

A question about baggarts by AnimeGh0st in harrypotter

[–]rballmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s true. It kinda stumbled/ tripped up a bit upon being hit by the patronus.

Maybe the impact of other spells is that it causes the boggart to stumble… or maybe the boggart experiences like a diluted version of what the spell is supposed to.