thanks - I did put in a text to my pnurse about WC clawing the pt but I never heard back. In the past, pnurse has only said (about mental health therapists) that they need to respect her; that she only will act out when cornered or not heard, not in balance. "But don't poke a stick at her". That she is kind of feral, but also can be profoundly aware and insightful when in balance. "She needs to be treated with respect... and even a little fear."
But that doesn't help me in the physical therapy situation with a gal who (even tho I like her and she knows I'm multiple) is rather unpredictable, herself. I will have to remind her to tell me each thing she does before she does it, and to not touch me if not strictly necessary.
During a panicky moment, I brought out a small, hand-sized stuffy with lavender in it and had it next to me on the table. The pt took it from me and put it on her computer console. grrrr. we left to go do some exercises and when we returned, I plucked it off the console and gave it back to WC.
So I won't be able to have a yes/no chart with us - but I did think of writing it on my hands (like back in kindergarten) where W can hold up a NO hand.... something to think about.