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Aug 29, 2017, 08:22 PM
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Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Mid World
Posts: 18,084
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I'm really confused by some of the responses here. Then again, I have poo for brains tonight.
Are some of you saying that mental health professionals who are members of PC should a) let it be known to the membership that we are professionals and b) prove it?
I am suspicious of anyone here who claims to be a professional and starts offering advice. As some of you pointed out, anyone on the internet can claim to be anything.
That said, why should professionals, such as myself, have to prove who they are and what their credentials are? As I said before, I come here for the same reason other members do. I've made friends here. I come to socialize. I come to get and give support. I never offer therapy to others here. Frankly, after spending my day with clients I have absolutely no interest in coming here to do more work (and for free! ) I also don't mention my profession or credentials in the forums because a) that's not why I'm here, b) people try to get free therapy and c) there are some members who've had bad experiences with other professionals and can target professionals on the boards.
Hey folks, mental health professionals are people too. I know I'm not the only professional on the boards. Heck, there's a social group for mental health professionals! As long as we comply with the sites rules why can't we be treated like any other member?
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