The night before thanksgiving, my therapist suddenly terminated our therapy together. It has been very difficult for me to take, we have been in session now for PTSD and SI.
I never had SI before last year, after I was forced out of my very nice job.
The PTSD was triggered by the work incident, and has led me to loose all of my family and friendship support systems. I moved out of state shortly after, and live nowhere familiar.
After I was abandoned I struggled for quite awhile with no support as she did not plan it, or even inform, my Psychiatrist or State Counselor before hand.
I was confused, devistated, and distraught.
I am considering reporting her to her licensing board, for ethical violations of abandonment and harm.
My trust of others and self esteem, which was already harsh, is even worse and I live in a v-small community and I see her all of the time.
Being sick is not fun. I was feeling better and had been for several weeks straight before this happened. not now
2007-12-17 16:07:37 · 5 answers · asked by Existentialist-Fever 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
FYI: She is not ill. She just said that she no longer felt of help and ended it right then and there before the holiday at 4:30pm, without contacting any of my providers - all of whom she had been working closely with for 8-6 months.
My Psychiatrist called her to try and get her to change her mind, and rather than returning the call she mail referrals ex-post-facto to her, my state advisor and myself. This was almost two weeks later.
2007-12-18 09:00:27 · update #1
If this was actually an unprofessional act that has been done, then yes, report the person. On the other hand if this person had some sort of an emergency, they could have referred you to someone else. No matter, leaving you high and dry is not the way to go at all.
Have you gotten someone else lined up yet? Concentrate on that first, then put in a report on that other therapist.
I am sorry this has happened to you, but you will get through this just fine. You've survived a great deal and will survive this too, Take care.
2007-12-17 16:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First...relax. You don't know the whole story apparently. Maybe your therapist had a really good reason. Family emergency for example.
I would look for a new therapist, maybe ask the other two professionals you mentioned for some recommendations. Plus, maybe the new therapist can ask for notes (with your permission) from the old one someway.
Bottom line--You may have problems, but there are other people who do to. We all do. Some cope, some need help. But don't let this be another thing to get under your skin. Find someone new and move on. This can be an easy victory for you...don't let it win.
2007-12-18 00:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't report her. Your next session with her maybee bring up how it made you feel that she cancelled your appointment.
wait.. do you mean she ended any further sessions also? If thats the case find another therapist, reporting her will only end up adding to your stress/anxiety.
I feel there are alot of unanswered questions about your situation, I dont want to assume anything.
2007-12-18 00:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by mister_anonymous1970 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless she feared for her life, or is ill, she is supposed to terminate you by giving you notice and allowing you time to find another Dr. I would find out the circumstances of the termination and if not done correctly then yes, I would report it.
2007-12-18 00:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by Diane B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Follow your gut instinct.
2007-12-18 00:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by emilystartsfires 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋