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Originally Posted by atisketatasket
I've never had one answer a call during session. Ringers are usually off, phone is usually across the room, etc. No. 2's did once ring, but she just turned it off. Psychiatrist does the same.
I understand answering if it's a family emergency; I don't understand answering a client, even one in an emergency - clients can be directed towards other resources if their therapist is not available.
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I meant to include a family emergency option in the poll--like, say, keep ringer on if spouse is due to give birth any minute now or if their kid is home sick, something like that. But tell client about that beforehand. And only answer if it's a name/number you know. And when MC has said he has "a couple emergencies brewing," that implies to me that at least one is probably a client. (Because if he has that many personal emergencies brewing, he should probably just call out!)