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Is this a bad question to ask ?
My roommate, Sam, and I were evicted from my condo last August ( long story ), and we've been staying with our friend Marcia and her husband . Sam and his therapist have been having their weekly sessions over the phone . Yesterday, Sam's therapist asked him "When are you going to get into another apartment ?" . Marcia said she shouldn't have asked that question and it's none of her business . I say a therapist should keep an eye on the progress their patients are making, so she has to ask that "When are you going to get into another apartment ?" . The only answer Sam and I can give people is "We're on the waiting list for one apartment building, and we'll move in when we move in !" . Who's right ? Was that a bad question ? Doesn't a therapist should keep an eye on the progress their patients are making ? Thank you in advance for your answers .
8 Answers
- ?Lv 71 month ago
The client shared with the therapist his issues (what ever they were) about moving into a new place. The fact that he's sharing that portion of his life, gives the therapist "the go ahead" to help him with this issue. I mean, what is the point in sharing with a therapist if he didn't want his/her input and guidance?
I would think that Marcia would want Sam to receive help to get him along on his own.
- FoofaLv 71 month ago
Therapy is suppose to be private and if you're all listening in it pretty much defeats the purpose of it. But yeah, when someone's life is a mess because they're couch surfing that's a tangible problem a good therapist would ask about. If Sam's a decent person at all he feels bad about imposing on Marsha and her spouse so discussing his chaotic living arrangement would be part of his overall wellbeing.
- Anonymous1 month ago
What's "bad" is listening to a private conversation between a therapist and client.
- Anonymous1 month ago
I just don’t understand how Marcia heard the question. Is the phone on speaker and do all of you listen in? Can’t Sam take these calls some place where he’s have privacy? I don’t think that is proper to have others listening in. I would think If Sam must take these calls in the apartment he’s use headphones, maybe barricade himself in some kind of closet, or maybe put on some white noise to muffle his responses.
Anyway - I think the therapist was with in their right to ask.
- Felony JayneLv 51 month ago
Therapist (and you) are right. Independence is a major milestone. That is a step the therapist feels is important for your roommate to take which is why therapist is asking on progress! Also side note: if you're only on the wait list for one building, you should expand and put in an application at other places as well. It could take years before a suite opens up in the first choice building. If your roommate has the attitude it will happen when it happens it's not a proactive attitude - it's sort of like handing over control of his life and future to that one landlord when he needs to take control and seek alternatives. It's great that you've had a place to live for 7 months now, but you don't want to wear out your welcome so be mindful of that - your hosts may enjoy your company, but it's ultimately their space and privacy they are giving up and it's respectful to do what you can to minimize the amount of time you are staying with them.
