Posted by one woman cine on February 2, 2007, at 9:48:19
In reply to Re: Abusive therapist *TRIGGER* » one woman cine, posted by toojane on February 2, 2007, at 9:32:43
Life isn't perfect and bad professionals get into every profession and create havoc. I've said that and am saying it again.
By also stand by the prior things I've said & will leave it at that.
"Ah, they don't need to do therapy in order to diagnose. In fact, society gives them a great deal of power on the assumption that they are capable of determining someone's mental status after very, very short interactions. Clinicians testify in courts after spending only hours with a person they are hired to assess and can commit, imprison and drug someone against their will after talking to them for only minutes."
This is not true and somewhat provocative - not everyone has had the same terrible experiences as you have. Good practioners are out there & will not diagnose only after a few hours. Forensic pdocs do not diagnosis - they are called into observe.
I feel you are making alot of generalizations and assumptions.
People generally want to help and not hurt people further. I don't believe that most people would turn a blind eye to a bad professional. Does it happen yes.But do I think it's instutionalized as you imply? Absolutley not.
I'm sorry you have had some bad experiences, but don't translate that to mean *everyone*.
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