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Originally Posted by feralkittymom
Your assumption that everyone would not be on board unless present feels paternalistic to me . And if you are more comfortable talking without the client present, again, I think this reflects more upon your concept of yourself as a provider than necessarily about your clients.
Would you mind specifying what kind of provider you are?
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I guess I'm confused about why you would think that someone who wants to be "present" during personal/treatment orientated conversation is being demanding or unrealistic. Being a part of our treatment plan is critical in all forms of mental health care. Unfortunately, that isn't the case in many situations. Clients are included in the "team meetings" but there are "AFTER" team meetings" where the clinicians REALLY talk about their prejudicies. Personally and professionally, I feel no hesitation to talk to the teens and/or their families about what I feel is going on. BUt when clinicians ask for "blind" confidential agreements than I think that they are the ones who are not being honest. Just my take on the situation.
Being PATERNALISTIC means allowing others to manage or upsurp personal responsibiity. I gently suggest that you look up the definition of Paternatisitc when it comes to making personal decisions.
The term paternalisic means that an individual feels that other people are acting "parental" in their interest toward them. I don't know about you, kittyferalmom, but I don't want anyone acting PARENTAl toward me in any conversation that regards my mental and/or medical care!!! I'm sorry if my experience doesn't match yours. Take care and I hope you find what you are looking for.