Who would you NOT treat?

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Permalink Reply by Saul Rosenfeld on February 4, 2010 at 1:03pm

Graham,

Well, since YOU brought up "the dead", I'd like to add zombies, vampires and werewolves to your list.
And I'm being quite serious, I would NOT be willing to treat them EVEN if they were referred to me by
a reputable colleague. ; - )

Saul

www.HistoryOfHypnotism.com

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on February 4, 2010 at 1:23pm

Graham, perhaps part of the gig is being able to detect some of the above! I recently discovered (during our third session) that a client of mine had contemplated suicide a few months back. Would I have accepted her as a client if I had known this? Maybe not! As it is, she has progressed, via our sessions, through her anxieties and ruminations to have a different outlook on her life and is doing much better. So, sometimes, ignorance IS bliss!

BTW, I do have a client who is narcoleptic. I did get a dr's release and that condition hasn't influenced the rest of our work on other physical ailments.

Add to the list anyone who wants a date.

:p Kelley

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Permalink Reply by Saul Rosenfeld on February 4, 2010 at 1:26pm

"Add to the list anyone who wants a date."


Good thinking, Kelley! And make that a DOUBLE warning if it's a VAMPIRE who wants a date!!

Saul

www.HistoryOfHypnotism.com

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Permalink Reply by Richard Craig on February 4, 2010 at 1:45pm

I only work with clients who are committed to the result.
On the flip side, the only people I would not work with are those who are not committed to the result.

With regard to the Dr's referral, I never insist on the client getting this, though I always record my sessions, and dependant on the presenting problem and the client, I do recommend they discuss with their GP and suggest that a referral would be desirable. At the very least this way I have it on record that the client has been advised to consult with their doctor.

Richard

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Permalink Reply by Graham Old on February 4, 2010 at 2:02pm

Saul, you're such a bigot! ;-)

Kelley, I don't know much about narcolepsy beyond the stereotypes. I find it fascinating that you're treating her.

Thanks for the response.

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Permalink Reply by Graham Old on February 4, 2010 at 2:03pm

Thanks, Richard.

That's helpful.

Richard Craig said:

I only work with clients who are committed to the result.
On the flip side, the only people I would not work with are those who are not committed to the result.

With regard to the Dr's referral, I never insist on the client getting this, though I always record my sessions, and dependant on the presenting problem and the client, I do recommend they discuss with their GP and suggest that a referral would be desirable. At the very least this way I have it on record that the client has been advised to consult with their doctor.

Richard

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Permalink Reply by Saul Rosenfeld on February 4, 2010 at 2:12pm

Graham,

Yes, I BECAME a bigot when:
1. the vampire client (actually it was a husband and wife) tried to suck my blood upon awakening;
2. the zombie attempted to EAT my hand when I offered it to him in salutation; and
3. the werewolf, while an excellent subject, piddled on my carpet on his way out of my office!

So, yes, I AM a "bigot" when it comes to such prospective clients- but I feel this is quite justified
given the circumstances, and don't appreciate your name calling (just wait till YOU have to deal with
them!).
Suitably offended,

Saul

www.HistoryOfHypnotism.com





Graham Old said:

Saul, you're such a bigot! ;-)

Kelley, I don't know much about narcolepsy beyond the stereotypes. I find it fascinating that you're treating her.

Thanks for the response.

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on February 4, 2010 at 3:56pm

Hi Graham,

Yes, my client came to me for pain and stress issues (which both influence narcoleptic incidents) and has had wonderful results from hypnosis. The one fear was that trance would bring a narcoleptic episode on, but that has not occurred...interesting!

Kelley

Graham Old said:

Saul, you're such a bigot! ;-)

Kelley, I don't know much about narcolepsy beyond the stereotypes. I find it fascinating that you're treating her.

Thanks for the response.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Ellner on February 4, 2010 at 5:34pm

Hi Graham,

I do not treat people period.
=^..^=

In terms of helping clients -- I make it a point to focus on peoples abilities rather than their perceived disabilities or labels -
Depending on the individual - I'm thinking I would consider helping schizophrenics, the "clinically" depressed, those with heart conditions, etc. stop smoking, but I am unqualified and unwilling to treat their mental health problems...

I would not work with any one under influence of recreational drugs or alcohol

Hope this helps...

Michael E.

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Permalink Reply by Saul Rosenfeld on February 4, 2010 at 6:11pm

"I would not work with any one under influence of recreational drugs or alcohol"


I agree 100%, Michael: no boozing it up or sucking on the bong until I've finished with the last client of the day.
Good to know we're on the same page!
LOL

Saul

www.HistoryOfHypnotism.com

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Permalink Reply by Ricky Strode on February 5, 2010 at 3:02am

I second Saul, otherwise eveyone else is welcome.

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Permalink Reply by Graham Old on February 5, 2010 at 4:30am

Yeah, that's the fear I would have been thinking of too!

Kelley Woods said:

The one fear was that trance would bring a narcoleptic episode on, but that has not occurred...interesting!

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