Is it possible for mental health professionals to maintain their objectivity?!
Question: I have heard of situations in which mental health professionals have treated clients whom they personally disliked. If a counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker actually dislikes a client, does he/she really have any business treating that person? After all, doesn't a client have the right to be treated by a professional who has his/her best interests at heart and actually cares about his/her welfare?
Answers: I have heard of situations in which mental health professionals have treated clients whom they personally disliked. If a counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker actually dislikes a client, does he/she really have any business treating that person? After all, doesn't a client have the right to be treated by a professional who has his/her best interests at heart and actually cares about his/her welfare?
I am a mental health clinician. I must admit, we too are human and (believe it or not) have emotions and are not immune to feeling. I work in a 7 bed special care unit in a hospital, and yes I admit, at times it can be difficult to maintain professionalism. however we must. I have a very supportive work environment and if I do not feel comfortable with a certain situation or client for whatever reason (I may know them, or there may be a personality clash or whatever) I am immediately moved out of my area and spend the shift working in an area away from that individual, as it is not beneficial for the patient or staff member. We often have patients complain about staff and If patients have a genuine concern I encourage them to write to the medical superintendant (I helped a patient write a letter just last week). After all, the staff and patients share a common goal, for the patient to be functioning at a level well enough for discharge or for less intensive treatment. Sometimes, we have patients come in who have been with us before and sometimes somewhat 'knowing' that patient (i.e history) can be beneficial, as we may have built up a rapport with then. This is when a lack of objectivity can be beneficial. Another secret, I personally have a lot of satisfaction in my job, and therefore if my objectivity is clouded in a negative way I will ask to be moved. I would strongly advise you to seek a clinician you can trust and feel does have your best interest at heart, because if you don't your recovery will be minimized. Hope this helps
I think it would be difficult... having to deal with life's losers, misfits, maladjusted tweens and REAL sickos... It's no secret that most shrinks are lushes... there must be a reason
Mental health professionals should maintain objectivity, but the fact is that they are also humans. If a professional finds that they are unable to remain objective, they should inform their client and recommend someone else who could help them.
when there is a relationship with the client in any form, then it is extremely hard for the counselor to proceed. i have helped people i don't even know much better than the ones i know. when a counselor knows the client then it is extremely hard to proceed properly. i work with people i know, but i encourage them to work with someone else and feel free to call me if they need any clarifying. their well being is on the line and my feelings do not matter, what should only matter is that the person gets well the proper way. and sure, everyone is biased, some much more than others. i am very careful to discard my bias, but we too are human. and in any profession you will find incompetence, so choose a counselor/psychologist wisely.
YOU need to get rid of that health professional TODAY!!!!
YOU need a new objective one ASAP..be it a Counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist...
Do not stay with that type of TOXIC helping professional...
it is dangerous for your health and welfare...
Get moving on this..Youre worth it!!!!
Imagine a troop of monkeys grooming each other, now throw money and human egos into the mix whilst fast forwarding a million years.
Who is really scratching whose back now?
What objectivity? There are no fleas to count anymore..