My Professor has all kinds of issues with Dr. Phil, and dislikes his methods. I think he gives reasonable advice, and gets the job done most of the time. BUT, my question is, as a clinical psychologist...which is what Dr. Phil is (from what I read on E!), we learned in class that there are some methods you are not supposed to employ. You are not supposed to insult the patients, you are supposed to listen to them, and suggest what they could do to help or rectify their situation, all without passing judgement. Basically be an unbiased third party. This is not what Dr. Phil does. So, wouldn't you say his methods are in violation of the APA guidelines? If any other Psychologist used these methods in their practice, i'm sure they would face all kinds of trouble. So, how does Dr. Phil get away with doing this? Also, after all is said and done, could he ever really go back to having a real practice?
2006-09-30
04:40:36
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