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Old Mar 29, 2016, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Salmon77 View Post
I have to agree that if a therapist believes they cannot help a given patient, it would be wrong to continue seeing that patient. Termination sounds like the most ethical choice, even if the patient doesn't agree.
For those who have not endured an imposed termination (especially if already in crisis), you have no clue of the potential for damage. It is a surefire way to induce feelings of humiliation, powerlessness, rejection, abandonment, worthlessness, etc etc.

Claiming lack of proper "skills" or "modalities" is largely horses**t and could be a smokescreen for all sorts of things. The only "skill" needed in some cases is just listening and being patient and getting your silly therapist ego out of the way. I understand that things become unworkable, but the ease with which therapists can escape a crisis is just nuts.
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