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A 31-year-old male asked:
Why don't psychotherapists inform of risks of psychotherapy during consult?
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Dr. Daniel Sternberganswered
Clinical Psychology 51 years experience
Informed Consent: Psychologists are supposed to inform clients of potential risks and values of the kind of treatment that is being proposed to a client. If that didn't happen, you should ask your psychotherapist "what gives?"
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Wouldn't assume: that all don't. It is not uncommon for a therapist to explain possible benefits from psychotherapy as well as risks to receiving or not accepting this form of treatment. Bottom line -is that I don't think most providers would offer a course of treatment to a patient which had higher likelihood of harm vs good. I provide psychotherapy & I do warn patients that at times it could be a bumpy ride>
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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However, I work very hard to pace treatment and avoid major regressions.
Aug 16, 2014
Dr. Barbara Lavianswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
Psychologists do: "informed consent" for specific treatment modalities i.e., EMDR and behavior modification programs. They screen patients, explain the procedure and risks before starting hypnotherapy. They set up safety contracts with patients who have suicidal thoughts. Part of why it is important to work with a licensed clinician is that they assess the risks and explain things to clients throughout the process
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