Re:Human sexual behavior

The experiences I have had do help me in letting someone know if I think that someone is the best therapist for a client. Dennis said that he doesn't have experience in sexual issues and given the info he provided I simply suggested he refer the client to someone who does. I also noted that he could work in conjunction with another therapists and I mentioned that the issue of trust is important - this may be the most important part of it and therefore he and the client could work on learing together. Having sought help from number of therapists and having had one bad experience with one I think I know enough to make those suggestions.

I don't want to be a therapist - I considered it as a career for a while and decided it wasn't for me. I also didn't think I was coming across as abrasive - sure wasn't how I felt when I posted and was certainly not my intention.

It is important that therapists do no harm and if someone does not have the training needed to help client then, I think, he/she should refer the client on. In the case of abuse this is extremely important. Dennis is trying to get the information he needs and he may also decide to refer this client to someone with more skill and training in the area of abuse and sexual issues. There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing so or with suggesting this. When a therapist refers someone it is an act of honesty, caring and putting the client's needs ahead of the therapist's needs.

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Re:Human sexual behavior, by added note by curious, 05/16/02 Re:Human sexual behavior, by Roper, 05/16/02 Re:Human sexual behavior, by curious, 05/16/02

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