I'm a school psychologist and I insist on having an office with windows to hallway with the blinds open

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Apr 5, 2016
11:50:56pm

soupie Redshirt Freshman

I'm a school psychologist and I insist on having an office with windows to hallway with the blinds open

while I'm with kids--- even if I'm just doing IQ testing. It's just prudent to protect yourself from any type of accusations. He's correct in saying that it wouldn't be as effective with a parent in the room but I would never be with kids alone without windows so others could see in.

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Question regarding child psychology. My daughter has been really anxious lately

LVTrueCoug

4/5/16 11:37pm

Ya, don't ever leave her alone.

The Board Idiot

4/5/16 11:40pm

If I'm not in there, I'd at least want a chaperone in there

KingDave

4/5/16 11:44pm

Ya, my wife and I discussed that. I am going to call the nurse tomorrow and

LVTrueCoug

4/5/16 11:50pm

I'm a school psychologist and I insist on having an office with windows to hallway with the blinds open

soupie

4/5/16 11:50pm

Pysch doctors usually are screwed up themselves, don't leave her alone

Blue Ghost

4/5/16 11:51pm

Generalize much? I hear anyone who associates with blue ghosts is a complete weirdo.

soupie

4/5/16 11:53pm

Did I forget to include you in an exclusion. I hereby do so...

Blue Ghost

4/6/16 12:01am

Just lumped a whole lot of people in a very derogatory statement, that's all.

soupie

4/6/16 12:03am

I did say usually, so it wasn't a complete blanket statement.

Blue Ghost

4/6/16 12:10am

pretty sure that would be true

mobius

4/6/16 12:02am

Find an MFT certified play therapist. If the gender thing

Traveshamockery

4/6/16 12:12am

Lots of therapists use play therapy without being an MFT. I do like play therapy as a practice for child anxiety issues.

soupie

4/6/16 12:14am

True but MFTs have more systemic training and how to integrate the family.

Traveshamockery

4/6/16 9:08pm

We had a child who saw a therapist starting at age 11.

bluebooks

4/6/16 12:30am

Sometimes I wonder what warrants a phsychologist in the first place for children

Cougarfan777

4/6/16 12:37am

If you have to ask then your child probably doesn't need to see a

MrF

4/6/16 2:59am

Help doesn't hurt either. I understand the OP's concerns

WhiteKnight

4/6/16 7:38am

It really is pretty normal to ask to be alone, but I understand your request

WhiteKnight

4/6/16 5:58am

Thanks for everyone's responses. It's help put my mind at ease.

LVTrueCoug

4/6/16 8:26am

I'm in general pediatrics, and we do frequently ask to interview children alone

Game Changer

4/6/16 8:40am

But people are perfectly fine with

Archaea

4/6/16 8:40pm

That is an easy request and should be taken care of

Texan

4/6/16 12:21pm

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