Posted by ace on April 30, 2008, at 23:45:17
In reply to Stunned By A Therapist's Rejection, posted by bulldog2 on April 28, 2008, at 19:59:03
> I was interested in the services of a wholistic therapist who uses some novel alternative techniques.
hmmmmm...what are these novel techniques?
She asked me if I was stabilized on medication and I replied no. Well she said she wouldn't take the case because statistics show the best results are a combo of meds and therapy.
That's not true at all. 99% of statistics on this (and all psychiatric/psychological studies) essentially say "More study must be done"!!!
It is very cliched to say what she said, but tell her you want to see the statistics and the statistical methods employed.
So now patients don't have rights any more. You either take meds or they won't treat you. I'm certainly not anti-med but I thought a holistic therapist might have a different path.. Essentially, she does not have to treat you, unless you were overtly suicidal/homocidal. Then she still could refer you to another MD/psychotherapist. This is Australian Law, although.
Personally, I would just move on and find someone more congruent with your mindset.
Ask to see her statistics but- I bet you will never see them!
Ace.................
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