In my last post I introduced the difficult and painful topic of therapist abuse. It is difficult and painful precisely because a therapist like a priest, doctor, or mentor is in a position of authority and trust. Betrayal is traumatic because the patient has shared some of their deepest, most intimate thoughts and feelings with the therapist and the counselor has used that information for his or her own benefit. In order to avoid situations where abuse may occur, it's important to know some … [Read more...]
Therapist Abuse
Therapists, like all mental health professionals, can be tremendously helpful when a patient requires assistance dealing with a difficult situation, depression, anxiety or any other emotional issue that negatively affects the quality of life. Conversely, those who betray the trust and the authority given to them can do a great deal of harm to the patient and the mental health profession in general. The last few decades have exposed the abuses perpetrated by those involved in institutions … [Read more...]
