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mercredi 25 décembre 2013

How To Determine A Bad Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

By Harriett Crosby


One of the red flags that people should pay attention to when hiring a licensed marriage and family therapist is when the latter behaves unethically. This might cover from having romantic interest to giving sexual advances. Some might also ignore the set confidentiality standards and emergency protocols for this work.

Another flag that should alert people is when this counselor provides those recommendations that do not fit well with their client's beliefs or values. A good professional will provide recommendations that actually work within a person's value system. If it is in conflict, then it is better to find someone else to take care of the problem.

The couples will most likely have some questions that they want answered. Of course, it is a red flag if the said professional dodges the questions that one has in mind. Of course, the questions posed should be reasonable though. Otherwise, the professional will not be able to give a satisfying answer to these questions.

Try to determine if this professional is the type to over-share. If the said professional actually over-shares, they might end up getting pity from their client. They will just pull their clients into the wrong direction for the therapy. If the counselor discloses something, it should be for the purpose of helping the client with their issues.

There may be instances for people to feel worse when they go through the sessions. However, it should still be fine if this happens just every now and then. It will be another matter if the said feeling lingers every after session, though. If this is a regular occurrence, it is better to look for another counselor who can handle the said session without making the clients feel bad for something.

Feeling bad may also refer to feeling emotionally unsafe, shamed, or judged. If the person actually feels any of these feelings after every session, then it is better to hire another counselor to take on the job. Just because a couple's domestic life is troubled does not mean that other people can just scrutinize them. Set up healthy boundaries with regards to the therapy.

It is surely difficult for people to deal with a lousy listener too. Even if the said professional does not really remember every detail of the session, at least they should listen to the key facts about the couple and their issues. If people have to continuously repeat what they had said in a previous session, then better look for another professional.

Try to look for a professional who does not disrupt the sessions. It is very unprofessional for the counselor to interrupt the session just because of a single phone call or text message. Unless it is an emergency, that will be inexcusable. Also, it is very unprofessional if the said counselor actually falls asleep while listening to their client's issues or talks.

At times, couples may end up not feeling right with the said professional. They should try to stress importance into trusting their gut. If their instinct tells them that their licensed marriage and family therapist is not the right professional to talk to, then it is better to look for another one to share the couple's problems to. People's instincts are usually more reliable than any other senses.




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