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Originally Posted by lucydog
I know this was probably very difficult, and it certainly doesn't sound therapuetic, but I have to tell you I love the way you wrote about it. I actually chuckled out loud about the "misnomer" thing.
Also, the brain has about 100 billion neurons (and up to one quadrillion synapses- neuron connection points). The heart has about 40,000 and they're all used for, um, beating.
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Thanks! I'd like to think I'm a decent writer. I knew that neuron thing sounded weird! But, I have actual homework to do research on so I didn't waste TOO much time on it.
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Originally Posted by critterlady
She sounds like a total jerk. Are there any other options for you for group DBT therapy?
I definitely need a T to be at least as smart as I am. And not try to snow me with pseudo-science. And not lie. And not talk about other clients with me. And most assuredly not assume I'm a racist with zero provocation.
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She really is a jerk. There are some other places that do DBT, but she only charges like $10/group and others charge more around $50 or $60. For that price, I'd rather just schedule another appointment with my regular T!
I agree, too, that I need a T to be at least as smart as I am, or AT LEAST know more about their own field! And, assuming I was racist out of nowhere? I think that was definitely HER issues coming through.
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Originally Posted by taylor43
I would say she is a total control freak and very unprofessional. I hope your T refers you to another group for sure, she seems to have a thing for you and im very angry at her for how she treated you.
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Thanks Taylor. I'm angry, too. I'm going to let my T know on Monday ALL about it.
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Originally Posted by pbutton
Holy crap. How much of this are you going to share with T?
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As much as I can rant about in 50 minutes. And there's more coming.
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Originally Posted by Asiablue
OMG! The 1st part of that story was funny, so glad you called her out on her hippy-dippy B.S. But that last part just confirms she's a bit of a moron and actually seems to have a bit of a god complex, like she is the all knowing, all encompassing font of knowledge and her patients should bow down to her with irreverance.
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Yes, she did come off as very high and mighty to me. She expects everyone to respect her but shows very little respect. I hate people like that!
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Originally Posted by Jaybird57
Sorry, but I gotta say this woman (can't even say, therapist) is totally unprofessional and unequipped, ill prepared and ignorant about conducting DBT. I'd insist on meeting the co leader before committing to this group. My only hope is that her co-leader is her mentor . . . .meaning the co leader has HER work cut out for her. I'd ask the woman how long ago she received the DBT training and how long she's actually done groups . . . as in how many freakin' years! Jeesh, this stuff makes me nuts.
Gotta say, InTherapy, that your description was priceless!
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Thanks for the kind words about my writing
And, co-leader? She's the only leader...
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
That leader sounds like a lunatic. I do not think I could subject myself to that--at least not for very long.
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I think I might go back for one more, if only to tape record her.