Posted by bulldog2 on May 1, 2008, at 6:59:44
In reply to Re: Stunned By A Therapist's Rejection » bulldog2, posted by ace on April 30, 2008, at 23:45:17
> > I was interested in the services of a wholistic therapist who uses some novel alternative techniques.
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> hmmmmm...what are these novel techniques?
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> She asked me if I was stabilized on medication and I replied no. Well she said she wouldn't take the case because statistics show the best results are a combo of meds and therapy.
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> That's not true at all. 99% of statistics on this (and all psychiatric/psychological studies) essentially say "More study must be done"!!!
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> It is very cliched to say what she said, but tell her you want to see the statistics and the statistical methods employed.
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> So now patients don't have rights any more. You either take meds or they won't treat you. I'm certainly not anti-med but I thought a holistic therapist might have a different path.
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> . Essentially, she does not have to treat you, unless you were overtly suicidal/homocidal. Then she still could refer you to another MD/psychotherapist. This is Australian Law, although.
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> Personally, I would just move on and find someone more congruent with your mindset.
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> Ask to see her statistics but- I bet you will never see them!
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> Ace.................
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>I have already moved on. The initial conversation with her told me the chemistry was not there. Actually the good psychotherapists are often glad to take on hard cases and treat without meds. Sometimes they may recommend meds. You have to be wary of people who advertise themselves as holistic. They are often charlatans.
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