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#1
Oct 21, 2008, 02:14 PM
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can a therapist continue asking a patient about their SI even though the patient said they didn't want to talk about it? And can the therapist make the patient show their scars?
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Oct 21, 2008, 02:27 PM
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No........
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Oct 21, 2008, 03:09 PM
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They can but it becomes counter productive to them. My doctor use to ask me about it every time and soon found out that if it was not brought up to leave it allow.
Yes they can ask where and all the other questions, they can ask all their questions but we do not have to tell them...lol |
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Oct 21, 2008, 04:23 PM
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Oct 23, 2008, 01:41 AM
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They can ask.... but what you put in to your own therapy is up to you. When my T asked, I answered and yes, i showed her my arms upon request. I knew she cared about my wellbeing.
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Oct 23, 2008, 03:01 PM
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Yeah, they can ask, but I don't see forcing you to show your scars as being productive in any positive way. I wonder what the therapist's objective is in asking you again and again. Maybe he or she is trying to assess the severity and how much at risk you are. That would be my guess, and it is a legitimate objective, but beyond that, and having you acknowledge your problem, focusing on the behavior or the wounds isn't going to help you. The focus needs to be on why you do it, how hurting yourself helps you cope, and what skills you need to learn so that you can cope with life more effectively and successfully.
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Oct 25, 2008, 02:23 AM
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bottom line, it seems like you need to discern the T's motive in asking. if her asking is to control you, that would be a negative. if she asks to check on your well being then she is motivated by your need for some help.
most of my life i was in pain and i was invisible. i guess i consider someone asking is usually a sign of concern. an important question for you to consider: why do you go to a T? if you want help you need to realize that part of a T's job is to ask uncomfortable questions to help you realize why you are in pain and what can be done about it. one last question for you: do you want help and what will you do/not do to get help?
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