Any Advice or info..

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Any Advice or info..
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Mon, 03-07-2005 - 10:42pm

Questions for anyone out here that can answer, those that have had therapy or their children having had it or still doing so..
Question?..
My Son meets Thursday with new Therapist.. I am going along to meet Him and support my son...
What do I look for in this therapist?.. Should I be looking for anything?...


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Registered: 02-04-2005
Tue, 03-08-2005 - 9:02am
Hi Cat,
Having been a counselor and being in counseling, I can tell you the best way is by trying a few sessions to see if both the client and therapist click. If not the therapist will/or should be willing to discuss the issues with the client and referr them to someone else who might click with them better.
The questions Sandra gave you are really great, but I believe that you won't really know until after a few sessions. If son is not feeling comfortable by then, it is time to ask for a referal until her finds someone he really clicks with.
A good counselor will not force a client to work with them if they are not comfortable.
I hope this helps,
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Tue, 03-08-2005 - 9:19am

Cat, everyone has given you a lot to consider.

Kim
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Tue, 03-08-2005 - 9:45am

Cat


I took my son to see a Therapist when he had anger issues over our divorce and the biggest thing I looked for was if my Son got along with him, regardless of how I felt about him.

 *Hugs ~  Caly

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Tue, 03-08-2005 - 4:53pm
Thanks Laurie.. I am taking in all of the advice everyone is caringly giving..
(((Hugs to you and Sheila))))))

((((Hugs))))


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Tue, 03-08-2005 - 5:37pm
Thanks Kim.. I will do my best at hope-fully getting my son to reveal after a few sesions if he feels good about this therapist.. I am limited

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Tue, 03-08-2005 - 5:41pm
Thanks Caly...I sure hope I can get feedback on what's going on with my son

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Wed, 03-09-2005 - 5:29am
Howling at your new sig. How funny!!
That would make a great bumper sticker!!
Laurie

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Wed, 03-09-2005 - 9:26am

(((((Cat)))) Just wanted to send some hugs of support. It's really wonderful that you are getting so involved in this with your DS. Your guidance will help tremendously. I'd do all the checking you feel you need to do on the therapist. Finding one that "clicks" is key. Good luck and lots of hugs to you and DS.


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Registered: 09-29-2003
Wed, 03-09-2005 - 2:33pm

Thanks Ting..
Your ((Hugs)) and support are very nice..I am trying to get more involved.. As long as Ex doesn't kick up a fit anywhere and that can happen at any time.. My Son has obviosly been walking on broken bits of glass (so to speak) as I was for years..*Sigh.. But with love and communication between I and my Son's hope-fully it won't go any where but Up


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