Posted by Snoozy on July 23, 2003, at 10:33:55
In reply to Re: Denial, posted by Dinah on July 23, 2003, at 9:42:20
My concern about this situation goes back a couple of years. About 2 years ago, I did have my therapist get a good referral for someone (in another state). I know she saw this therapist for a while, but I don't think she's still going.
The child does have a diagnosis (not a specifically psychiatric one, but I'm a bit paranoid about being too specific online). And the problem is something that everyone but the parent recognizes. I would be really interested in what her teachers say, but I'm sure they wouldn't say anything without the parents' approval.
It's getting more and more difficult to be around this child, and I absolutely know that it doesn't have to be this way.
> If a child is involved, is there any other way to help? You can get the name of a good child psychologist and say something like "I noticed Timmy is xxxxx, and I've heard this guy does wonders with that." in a very low key way. But if she's deep in denial, it probably won't help and it might just make her mad. How about other avenues. Is this something a teacher might notice? Or might notice with a little help? Is it serious enough to try to do an end run around the parent? (I'm assuming that's what you're talking about.)
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