UniversityofBath OP t1_j0gmyu6 wrote
Reply to comment by 303elliott in Hi! I’m Dr Lucy Maddox from Bath University (UK). I’m a clinical psychologist researching compassionate care and things that can get in the way. I have a new book out called A Year To Change Your Mind, about how psychology can help with everyday life by UniversityofBath
Wow that's a tricky one! It's a lovely question actually because it makes me realise that there are so many very special moments. It's always great to feel like therapy has made a difference to someone's life, but even the moments when things are not going so well can feel important, especially if the person is able to tell you that they feel bored or like things aren't helping. It feels like there is a genuine connection and then you can try to do something differently. Many special moments happened when I worked on an adolescent ward in London where I also felt very connected to the team and to my supervisor, as well as to the young people I was working with.
Worst moments... I once got sent home from work because my clinical registration had lapsed without me knowing due to an admin error. It was awful! I had to be escorted from the building and I felt like a criminal! It's obviously very important to make sure that professionals are properly registered so it was absolutely the right thing to do, but it was horrible!
Own-Tax-2811 t1_j0h7dhz wrote
How do you respond if someone tells you things aren't going well? Are therapists taught how to do this? Does the response affect therapy going forward?
blahehblah t1_j0hxbx3 wrote
Not the Dr but every good therapist hopes to be told if the patient feels like the treatment is not going well. I can't overstate it that they want to get feedback on what does and does not work
UniversityofBath OP t1_j0yhdog wrote
Thank the person for letting me know and problem solve together what would be helpful going forward. It's really helpful to have feedback!
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