Hi Ron, I wonder if you had thought about reversing the question- what about his personality clashed for you? Reflective practice helps us see things from a different view, and helps us consider what we may do differently next time. Think about the clash which was obviously there for both of you, and maybe 'try his shoes'. Cheers, Jane
-----Original Message----- From: otlist-boun...@otnow.com [mailto:otlist-boun...@otnow.com] On Behalf Of cmnahrw...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, 5 August 2009 09:14 AM To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] Patient Requests Different Therapist.... Ron, Usually the answer to those types of questions come from within. Why do you think that your personalities clashed? Chris -----Original Message----- From: Ron Carson <rdcar...@otnow.com> To: OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2009 5:58 am Subject: [OTlist] Patient Requests Different Therapist.... Yesterday, a patient requested that I not be his therapist. He told an appt scheduler that our personality's clashed. I have previously seen this patient and agree with his assessment about personality clash. I KNOW these things happen, at least to me. I am very interested in learning what it is about my "personality" that clashes. Is it my words, actions, attitude, etc that the patient doesn't like. The ONLY reason I want to know is really just for 'learning'. I want to know if there is something that I'm doing "wrong". But, how can I find this out. Most people are not willing or maybe able to talk about such things. Would YOU pursue trying to find this out? If so, how? Thanks, Ron -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com Notice of Legal Status and Confidential Information: This electronic mail message and any accompanying attachments may contain information that is privileged and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended recipient you are advised that any use, review, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of the information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this document in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy the message. ______________________________________________________________________________ This email has been scrubbed for your protection by SMX. For more information visit http://smx.co.nz ______________________________________________________________________________ -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
