Tag Archives: client issues
Bystander Effect
Rediscovering this piece Bystander Effect in my basket makes me cringe with disgust, and it pisses me off beyond belief. Since this incident, the Bystander Effect has gotten worse. Psychology Today defines the bystander effect as, “The presence of others … Continue reading
Excerpt from a Career Journal: Discretion
I am enjoying the research position. I do, however, have a BIG question. How do I truly keep confidentiality between parent and child, and help the child be their best self? The person who speaks the truth and lives up … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes: The People Pleaser
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes: When You Have a Bad Therapy Experience
Therapists are all different. In my opinion, the best therapist is one who will let you have input about what you want from them. If they can’t give it to you, they will try to find someone else who can … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes : Empathic Understanding
Effectively communicate that you understand the youth emotionally as well as cognitively Enhance the youth’s and parents’/guardians’ perception that they can communicate with their needs Enhance self-worth (if she finds value in me, I must have value) Advice from a … Continue reading
