After hearing of the last psychologist I found not taking new clients, I went through the whole process of finding another one with a trustworthy and empathetic face (yes I judge people entirely off of their face. Don’t @ me), getting a new MHCP, getting a new referral, making another appointment, trying to organise for the session to be paid in advance again. I’m finally done, and have found one that seems fine. I hope it works out. I don’t want to have to find yet another one
Don’t feel bad about choosing a nice face. Bedside manner is so important.
Imma relate my experience here and it was quite self revelatory at the time.
I had an injured shoulder, from an assault, and was referred to a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. He was very kind and friendly and reassuring. Even when we had to demonstrate the actions that caused the injury I felt safe.
Later in the week I had to get some xrays. The technician was very professional and he had a neutral face. I was triggered and had a panic attack.
Attackers have uncaring or neutral faces.
later I was thinking how my doctor put on a kind face on purpose , he knew my history and knew how to make me comfortable. The xray technician either knew and didn’t care or didn’t know how to handle my case.
I’m better now tho seeing a disinterested face always worries me. That is a face of violence.
Such a pain trying to find a psych you click with so you can make the most of therapy ugh. I’m glad you have found someone and booked and appt!! That’s awesome!
I’m not sure if you’re already doing this (apologies if you are) but you can get a certain number of counseling sessions and a security camera funded through Victims of Crime. Wish I’d remembered to tell you that earlier
Good idea, but I believe that they only provide support in cases of violent crime. A burglary while not home probably doesn’t classify.
I’m still a minor, so for the next 6 or so months, I’ll be able to have my sessions paid for by the department. I think the place I’ve chosen is $100 out of pocket after the MHCP Medicare rebate, but I don’t really know how that works, so that’s a them problem for now.
I’m not too sure what the plan is once I turn 18. At the moment $100 out of pocket is pushing it, but still affordable once a month, but I’m unsure how my circumstances will change. Plus the MHCP is only like 5 sessions a year or some stupidly low number. It’s one of those things I don’t think I’m going to spend much time thinking about since I have zero clue what’s going to happen
After hearing of the last psychologist I found not taking new clients, I went through the whole process of finding another one with a trustworthy and empathetic face (yes I judge people entirely off of their face. Don’t @ me), getting a new MHCP, getting a new referral, making another appointment, trying to organise for the session to be paid in advance again. I’m finally done, and have found one that seems fine. I hope it works out. I don’t want to have to find yet another one
Don’t feel bad about choosing a nice face. Bedside manner is so important.
Imma relate my experience here and it was quite self revelatory at the time.
I had an injured shoulder, from an assault, and was referred to a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. He was very kind and friendly and reassuring. Even when we had to demonstrate the actions that caused the injury I felt safe.
Later in the week I had to get some xrays. The technician was very professional and he had a neutral face. I was triggered and had a panic attack.
Attackers have uncaring or neutral faces.
later I was thinking how my doctor put on a kind face on purpose , he knew my history and knew how to make me comfortable. The xray technician either knew and didn’t care or didn’t know how to handle my case.
I’m better now tho seeing a disinterested face always worries me. That is a face of violence.
Such a pain trying to find a psych you click with so you can make the most of therapy ugh. I’m glad you have found someone and booked and appt!! That’s awesome!
I’m not sure if you’re already doing this (apologies if you are) but you can get a certain number of counseling sessions and a security camera funded through Victims of Crime. Wish I’d remembered to tell you that earlier
I really hope it provides some help
Good idea, but I believe that they only provide support in cases of violent crime. A burglary while not home probably doesn’t classify.
I’m still a minor, so for the next 6 or so months, I’ll be able to have my sessions paid for by the department. I think the place I’ve chosen is $100 out of pocket after the MHCP Medicare rebate, but I don’t really know how that works, so that’s a them problem for now.
I’m not too sure what the plan is once I turn 18. At the moment $100 out of pocket is pushing it, but still affordable once a month, but I’m unsure how my circumstances will change. Plus the MHCP is only like 5 sessions a year or some stupidly low number. It’s one of those things I don’t think I’m going to spend much time thinking about since I have zero clue what’s going to happen
No, they provide it for stalking as well
Do what you’ve gotta do Baku, these idiots have created problems for you