Posted by Penny on January 15, 2004, at 19:05:21
In reply to Re: Ummm uh oh? » Penny, posted by Karen_kay on January 15, 2004, at 15:51:11
At 29 he would have to be new at it, if he has a Ph.D. in psychology. Those are typically long programs!
And I'm sure all therapists, no matter how much experience they have, make mistakes. Our discussions on this board are evidence of that!
And truly, Karen, it sounds like he really wants to do a good job as a therapist. But, to me, he needs a little guidance, hence the supervision idea. I think most/all therapists, no, I'll just say all therapists should occasionally undergo supervision of some sort. Because it's a tough profession. And it's intended to protect his clients and himself. Being so new at this, I would hope he is already being mentored or supervised by someone in a way, but if not, he really should consider it (IMO).
I think it's great that he's such a good fit with you, and I would imagine that he isn't so frank with his clients who aren't as laid-back as you are, but if he is, he's really opening himself to a lawsuit.
Anyway...I hope this came across the way I meant it! It's so hard to tell when writing.
P
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