The client is a Christian fundementalist, with personal issues. The client has been referred to me by family of the client.
I know that the client is outside therapeutical reach, not willing to listen to anything else but to what is religiously connected or has a religious source. The client is self-absorbed, self-rightous, have tendency of hysteria, and generally has become a nuisance to her family, and strangers in public.
There is no indication from the describtions that she is a danger to either herself or others (as in inflicting physical harm)
I have three options:
1) Take the first hour assessment of her and see what happens.
2) Call and cancel now and move on to the next client.
3) Take on the challenge.
Which would you recommend?
2007-11-14 21:21:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Note: I have many Christian clients. I don´t turn them into atheists. I just give them an opportunity to deal with everyday problems in a constructive manner.
2007-11-14 21:22:28 · update #1
I had the assessment in mind myself, but unsure, due to the fact that she had been through several therapeutic attempts recently. I have spoken with some of the colleagues that had her (whom are good therapists), and they weren´t able to reach her.
Cognitive psychologist by the way.
2007-11-14 21:29:29 · update #2
Only referrance left is a therapeutical stay somewhere, but that is up to her family to decide.
2007-11-14 21:31:53 · update #3
assessment. obviously this person needs help. maybe you aren't the one to treat her, but give it a go.
2007-11-14 21:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by amanda c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume from your question that you are a therapist?
I would take option number 1, so that you can at least report back to client's family.
How do you know that she is outside therapeutic reach if you have not done an assessment?
2007-11-14 21:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by Theresa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give them the assessment, while they may be a raging Christian, this could be the result of something else. If you cannot help them, then at least you tried.
note- I see. If she has not responded to previous attempts whose works you are familiar with, then I would not waste my time on her. A therapeutic session may do well, it may not, but an assessment is really unnecessary if you are sure that will be the result anyway.
2007-11-14 21:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I know that the client is outside therapeutical reach"
well, there you go. You already know you should move on. The religious/character bit is stereotypically funny but I'd say that you better spend your time on people who are actually willing to help themselves. Plus she is mostly harmless.
2007-11-14 21:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
2007-11-14 21:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Neil Anderson's-The Bondage Breaker and reconsider. She may actually want inner freedom and a life but it would be up to her to make some choices for herself. She can have victory over the hysteria and she may well want it. Option one if are true to your profession.
2007-11-14 21:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an expert, but I'd say the first option, maybe the second if you know of someone else to refer her to.
2007-11-14 21:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#2
2007-11-14 21:49:20 · answer #8 · answered by george b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't really help as you're the psychologist but I can help with the correct spelling of advice.
2007-11-14 21:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by Don 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋