I agree with you that there are multiple issues. Are there even incentives within and outside the profession to address this?
It reminds me of the current debate over the shortage of primary care physicians.
Except in this case, I don't see much attention being devoted to this issue; maybe one reason is that it affects a small percentage of the overall population. But the fact that this small percentage of the population comprises a considerable % of mental health service utilization, it seems like the priority should be bumped up or at the very least, formally examined in ways that can make an impact.
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Originally Posted by therapyworked4me
I agree about the incompetence in the field, both the previous therapist that abandoned me were incompetent (the first one lost her license). My exthera feels there is so much incompetency in the field, especially when dealing with attachment issues.
Yes, we are the clients. What is the 'MORE' that the professional/ethics boards, therapists can do? I can't see a linear solution to this. But, we as clients can have this dialogue on PC and hopefully they will hear us. I hope the future therapist in training that are among us will help make what ever changes are necessary.
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