It is appropriate to refer someone to another professional if something within the counseling relationship affects your ability to provide therapy. Some people, for instance, may flirt casually with their therapists. The flirting could create an opportunity to discuss transference and provide room for exploration.
Why would a Counsellor refer a client?
A counsellor may refer a client on if, for example, the difficulty the client is experiencing is outside of their knowledge base. The counsellor may have a working knowledge of say eating disorders but feels the client would be best served by seeing someone with specialist rather than generic knowledge.
When can a counselor refer a client?
Referral is when counselors make recommendations of where else a client might seek treatment. This may happen if counselors cannot accept the client for some (appropriate) reason or, if after some treatment has occurred, the client’s needs have changed.
What are the six steps in the referral process?
Write the referrals’ names on cards. Ask qualifying questions about the referrals….
- Stage 1: Initial concern regarding a student’s progress.
- Stage 2: Information gathering.
- Stage 3: Information sharing and team discussion.
- Stage 4: Discussion of possible strategies.
- Stage 5: Implementation and monitoring of strategies.
Can a client see two therapists at the same time?
Yes! You have the choice to move or see several therapists at a time. You can think of it as an interview process to see which therapist is right for you. You may vibe with one therapist, but like the therapeutic approach of another therapist.
What is abandonment of a client?
For a variety of reasons, such as leaving a practice to pursue other career opportunities or relocating for family reasons, clinicians may decide to end their relationships with clients. When clinicians leave a caseload without coverage by an appropriately qualified professional, it is called client abandonment.
Do therapists hug their clients?
Most therapists will ask clients if hugs or other touch, even something as small as a pat on the shoulder, would help or upset them. My middle-aged therapist does allow me to hug her; and I have — several times.
What are the steps in referral process?
- Stage 1: Initial concern regarding a student’s progress.
- Stage 2: Information gathering.
- Stage 3: Information sharing and team discussion.
- Stage 4: Discussion of possible strategies.
- Stage 5: Implementation and monitoring of strategies.
What happens to a client after a transfer?
The way the new therapist helps the client cope after the transfer can also minimize negative effects. In a qualitative study, Clark et al. (2014) found that clients often reported feeling anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger about the transfer.
Are there therapists that work with transfer clients?
In our recent study of therapists-in-training working with transfer clients (Marmarosh et al., in press), almost all of the trainees reported that they had been provided little to no training in how to work with clients who have had prior therapists. This is consistent with our personal training experiences as well.
How does prior therapy help a transfer client?
In essence, the prior therapy relationship and the experience of surviving a transfer can bolster clients through the transfer process. The way the new therapist helps the client cope after the transfer can also minimize negative effects.
Why do transfer clients have so much anxiety?
In a qualitative study, Clark et al. (2014) found that clients often reported feeling anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger about the transfer. These clients also reported that it was helpful when the new therapist and clinic helped them cope with these feelings.
