I have two comments/questions. Ron, I think the other thing that I thought of with your patient is about when she said she wanted to be normal. Could she tell you in any way what normal was to her? I think I would have tried to use that as a starting point to find out what she thought she was lacking.
Neal and Ron, I think hope/faith/whatever term you want to use like this is very important. I am always careful not to share my specific beliefs, especially when I don't know the patient's background or belief system. I think talking about hope, personal satisfaction/ stability (can't actually think of the word I'm looking for here) is fine but that recognizing the validity of other people's belief systems is also very important. I don't see my role as an OT including testifying to someone about my personal beliefs. It's just dangerous ground in my mind. Respectfully, Mary Alice Mary Alice Cafiero, MSOT/L, ATP [EMAIL PROTECTED] 972-757-3733 Fax 888-708-8683 This message, including any attachments, may include confidential, privileged and/or inside information. Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the recipient of this message, please notify the sender and permanently delete the message from your system. -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
