Posted by Dinah on September 7, 2013, at 10:31:55
In reply to Re: Ideal Patient » alexandra_k, posted by Poet on September 6, 2013, at 13:33:06
> Probably one that doesn't stare at their shoes when asked questions and answer by crossing his/her arms and legs and glaring. My therapist has said more than once I'm not easy to work with.
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> Though do show up on time and pay the insurance co-pays in a timely fashion, so that scores me a few idea patient points, maybe.
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> PoetNot easy and not ideal are too different things. Not easy is only not ideal when therapists are limited or not inclined to work hard.
My therapist would never class me as easy, but at this point at least would class me, if not ideal, as at least a highly desirable patient. He says he's grown as a therapist because of doing therapy with me, and that was important to him. :)
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