tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post1724123387663386550..comments2023-04-27T08:54:37.425+01:00Comments on Psyche and Magick: Better DayQueen Vixenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06362210631858652847noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-12207092496971265252008-01-31T16:18:00.000+00:002008-01-31T16:18:00.000+00:00Hey Guys - I hadnt realised you had left more comm...Hey Guys - I hadnt realised you had left more comments. So sorry for not noticing - OK here are the replies<BR/><BR/>Well it seems to be something that happens over here in the TA community. I resent it. Its like you are not mature if you dont come back and deal with it. I get really angry. I walked out of supervision and decided not to go back to a particular group - it was about distance and not being able to get there. Oh my goodness, I was hung drawn and quartered for not processing properly. (Process my arse!) I did not go back. <BR/><BR/>I never invite my clients to 'come back'. I have very few unplanned endings but when they do happen - so be it, unless its a cry for help or an anti-social adaptation.<BR/><BR/>Customer service is sadly lacking in the therepuetic community (in my opinion) I run my private practice putting the customer first at all times. I enjoy my NHS work far more as people are getting a 'service' they are not paying £xx for each session and there are not prolonged courses of treatment.Queen Vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362210631858652847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-20233256689757302382008-01-25T22:36:00.000+00:002008-01-25T22:36:00.000+00:00(Excuse me for jumping in here QV)Graffiti,I think...(Excuse me for jumping in here QV)<BR/><BR/>Graffiti,<BR/>I think more of a Brit therapist thing rather than a Brit client thing. Or interestingly maybe a particular training school thing? <BR/><BR/>That is an assumption QV but I know where you live (remember your email mix up!) and I know where my ex-therapist trained (from his card) so it could be a Manchester money-spinner thing?<BR/><BR/>Qv, may i ask, did you have to make a promise to come back for one more session after quitting like I did?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, couldn't resist jumping in after I saw Graffiti's comment. I'll butt out now!Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-26712996798269271172008-01-25T22:25:00.000+00:002008-01-25T22:25:00.000+00:00QV" there will be one more after that to tie it up...QV<BR/><BR/>" there will be one more after that to tie it up properly."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Is this a thing you Brits do with therapists? <BR/><BR/>In OZ many clients you just would never hear from again. My clients don't owe me anything<BR/><BR/>GraffitiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-37667487744895426842008-01-25T19:51:00.000+00:002008-01-25T19:51:00.000+00:00I also think blogging highlights a lot of 'script'...<I>I also think blogging highlights a lot of 'script' material</I><BR/><BR/>Bloody hell! I had better be more careful with what I write! :-)Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-79413320365229410092008-01-25T16:27:00.000+00:002008-01-25T16:27:00.000+00:00Kahless: I have recommended blogging to a client. ...Kahless: I have recommended blogging to a client. An on line journal with support as I usually describe it. I also think blogging highlights a lot of 'script' material, and can be a useful bit of group therapy. I would welcome it if my clients brought in their posts - we would go through what was going on for them. So yes - blogging is good. I recommended it to my Dad too, he is a tortured soul and really needs to 'come out'. Blogging would be a good interim step for him.<BR/><BR/>Graffiti: Hello you ... mmmm shuffle, whistle. I asked my supervisor for his opinion on my chosen new therapist. Just waiting on his response and a confirmation of the fee - I refuse to pay more than I am now. Very passive aggressive, yes, yes I know. I have booked another with my other therapist and there will be one more after that to tie it up properly. It is time to move on. If the endearing hippy was actually UKCP registered I would go back to him but he isnt so we cant have trainees exercising any choice now can we ... dont get me started! lolQueen Vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362210631858652847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-30305526572176023552008-01-25T08:08:00.000+00:002008-01-25T08:08:00.000+00:00Soooo QV,How did the phone call to the new therapi...Soooo QV,<BR/><BR/>How did the phone call to the new therapist go?<BR/><BR/>GraffitiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-16888848553205408372008-01-24T22:22:00.000+00:002008-01-24T22:22:00.000+00:00Hi QV,Well at least youre seeing how not to do it!...Hi QV,<BR/>Well at least youre seeing how not to do it!! And yes, I can see having a good friend thing. Also blogging in some ways as a way of expression. Would you ever recommend blogging to a client? How would you feel if a client started bringing in their blog posts?Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-8591731172565088782008-01-24T11:29:00.000+00:002008-01-24T11:29:00.000+00:00Graffiti: I am calling a new therapist today. I re...Graffiti: I am calling a new therapist today. I really do resent spending the cash when I dont feel the therapist even has a treatment plan. <BR/><BR/>Kahless: I agree. Unfortunately I have to do the therapy. Its part of my training. I have to have 4 years worth of 40 bloody hours a year. Its scandalous. A money spinner. I am really angry about the process. It helps me how to see NOT to do therapy with my clients. I am also of the opinion that a good friend and regular chats down the pub can be as helpful - especially when it comes the the basics of counselling.<BR/><BR/>Vi: Yes its is important. My therapists have been women of a 'certain age', a 70+ fella who could not remember who I was and a rather indearing hippy. I really need someone a little more dynamic and impressive.<BR/><BR/>Trousers: The rock music really helped. Great therapy and only £30 for the ticket - much cheaper than therapy.<BR/><BR/>Hull: Rock chick status was certainly restored. I felt sexy which was a start! <BR/><BR/>Wakeup: I had a fabulous time at the concert and it did revive me somewhat. I will move on from my therapist. She is a lovely lady but just not on the ball enough for me.Queen Vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362210631858652847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-16669269645903637012008-01-23T21:00:00.000+00:002008-01-23T21:00:00.000+00:00QV: If your therapist is so disengaged that he/she...QV: If your therapist is so disengaged that he/she can't remember the contract with you, then it is time to set yourself free and either find someone else or find a friend with a big shoulder. I hope you had fun at your concert.wakeupandsmellthecoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602735058278146250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-40151800143774794822008-01-23T19:30:00.001+00:002008-01-23T19:30:00.001+00:00Sounds like the concert would be way more therapeu...Sounds like the concert would be way more therapeutic than the hour spent with your therapist.<BR/><BR/>Glad you are refreshing your rock chick status QV.<BR/><BR/>H<BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-13742070286878530112008-01-23T19:30:00.000+00:002008-01-23T19:30:00.000+00:00Sounds like the concert would be way more therapeu...Sounds like the concert would be way more therapeutic than the hour spent with your therapist.<BR/><BR/>Glad you are refreshing your rock chick status QV.<BR/><BR/>H<BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-32031505390522785612008-01-22T18:49:00.001+00:002008-01-22T18:49:00.001+00:00Oh, btw meant to say earlier thanks for your cando...Oh, btw meant to say earlier thanks for your candor in your post.Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-52996913691971000022008-01-22T18:49:00.000+00:002008-01-22T18:49:00.000+00:00Oh, btw meant to say earlier thanks for your cando...Oh, btw meant to say earlier thanks for your candor in your post.Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-75150545939295579722008-01-22T17:05:00.000+00:002008-01-22T17:05:00.000+00:00Rock expectation - what a great phrase. I hope the...Rock expectation - what a great phrase. I hope they deliver. I can't really add anything to what you've written about your therapy - nothing helpful anyway - but go with the Rock expectation fully :)trousershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879862280895772283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-21261154402776585332008-01-22T15:14:00.000+00:002008-01-22T15:14:00.000+00:00Gld to hear you are in a better mood. I've never ...Gld to hear you are in a better mood. I've never had therapy before, but like any councilling be it for the mind or body, you need to be happy with your counciller.Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765245225983839101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-19747031044740467512008-01-22T14:57:00.000+00:002008-01-22T14:57:00.000+00:00I am with you; therapy is a bloody waste of time s...I am with you; therapy is a bloody waste of time sometimes. Better to burn the money on something else.Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37169788.post-5476865680292289152008-01-22T13:57:00.000+00:002008-01-22T13:57:00.000+00:00Hi QV,From what you are saying it sounds like it m...Hi QV,<BR/><BR/>From what you are saying it sounds like it might be time to look elsewhere. To my mind there is nothing wrong with that especially at 45 pounds per pop.<BR/><BR/>Take a risk and do something new<BR/><BR/>GraffitiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com