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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY COUNSELOR SUCKS?<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Hi. I\u2019m Marnie Macauley, founder of Strategic Relationship Thinking (thesrtway.com<\/a>), a new, more effective method to solve relationship issues focusing on listening, hearing, communicating, and reacting accurately to solve problems with creative strategies<\/u>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ready, let\u2019s start with <\/strong>counselors I<\/em> have known that suck. And then, turn to you my friends with \u201cclues\u201d to recognize other \u201csuck-ers,\u201d and when to grab your Vaporfly and spring the heck out of there. (And don\u2019t forget your wallet.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In my 35 years of experience, including supervising<\/strong> Columbia University advanced grad students, I\u2019ve seen and worked with the good, the bad, and those who shouldn\u2019t be allowed near gators in Lake Okeechobee<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, the bad ones are increasing. If that sounds harsh, it is. In these las few gens anyone can and is a mental health \u201cexpert.\u201d There are assorted coaches, marriage and family counselors, mental health practitioners, hypnotists, psychologists with any degree, psychiatrists, analysts, et. al. They may be 21 years old and received a shiny piece of paper from LOTSA LUCK U, online, recognized in SW LotsaLuck, Paraguay \u2026 if it\u2019s raining. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Here are two of my<\/em> stories then we go general:\u00a0 \u201cWait! A pro who had therapy? \u201c you may ask. You bet. <\/strong>While studying at Columbia grad school we were all advised to get \u201ctherapy\u201d to help us as practitioners. A fellow student recommended a famous shrink, who wrote and was a flavor of the month.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I was all of 21. I went. I listened. In 20 minutes, I got up. \u201cWhen are you coming back?\u201d he asked. \u201cWhen elephants tap dance.\u201d I ran home and took a shower. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Forward six months. Something on TV sounded familiar. I looked up. It was that shrink or a lookalike actor saying almost the exact same things he said to me: \u201cHere\u2019s a list. Pick the things that are wrong with you.\u201d These included everything from bi-polar to rare sexual perversions only practiced by the Hapsburgs.\u00a0 Next, he asked: \u201cWhat do you do?\u201d I told him student\/social worker.\u00a0 His answer? \u201cSo was my ex. Hate them.\u201d\u00a0 O-k Then added coyly: \u201cI\u2019m \u2026 just a man, you know, Yes, I\u2019m your psychiatrist, but I\u2019m also a man, too. You should know that.\u201d \u00a0WHOA!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

And NOW, that shrink was a movie of the week for being charged and convicted of sexually abusing (and more) his patients. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The second one, like me also worked for the prison system. (Strategies I picked up there I will mine in other presentations). Now, I noticed something odd. As a psychoanalysis he said nothing<\/em> and stared at his salt water fish tank. That is until I mentioned something about my work. Suddenly he went from Jacques Cousteau to Andy Cohen. \u00a0\u201cReally?! So, the Commissioner told the Mayor \u2013 details! <\/strong>Oh, uh did itid it effect you?\u201d\u00a0 he added, taping it. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The others I had a strange desire to diaper or knock them out with their new\u201dTwelve Ways To \u2026\u201d books.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Now I hear it from clients, some of whom have been seriously damaged who I\u2019ve had to put back together. \u00a0(The good mental health people, \u00a0I bless you.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STRATEGIES: HERE WE GO: HOW CAN YOU TELL IF <\/strong>YOUR<\/u> COUNSELOR SUCKS \u2013 (AND LOSE THEM?)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STRATEGY 1 RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

8 MAJOR TYPES: SOME MAY BE MORE THAN ONE\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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FIRST : THE DEITIES:<\/u> THOSE WITH GODLIKE COMPLEXES INCLUDE:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clues:<\/span> 1) Their chair came from a Supreme Court auction. They are better and above you. They are manicured, bossy, arrogant and probably have a\u00a0 massive control\u00a0 problem. 2) They don\u2019t listen to you as your opinion is flawed or who cares? They never claim an error or accept being wrong. 3) They INSTRUCT you what to believe and do. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: RE-ASSURE YOURSELF THAT COUNSELORS OR THERAPISTS ET. AL ARE NOT ONLY FALLABLE, BUT THEY ARE NOT YOUR<\/em> BOSSES, YOU HIRED THEM<\/em>. THEY ARE <\/u>YOUR<\/span> EMPLOYEES<\/em> TO HELP NOT BE DICTATORS AND JUDGES!<\/span> <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SECOND TYPE: THE CLUELESS:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clue <\/span>1) They know less that you do. Watch for lack of understanding. Clue 2. They work \u201cby the book\u201d or hand you a load of psychobabble. 3. They are too quick to \u201cdiagnose\u201d you. HUH?\u00a0 Over time, your problems are the same or worse. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: REMIND YOURSELF THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO ADD<\/em> TO YOUR EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH TOWARD A POSITIVE RESULT. IF NOT FIRE THEM AND ASK GOOGLE. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE THIRD TYPE: THE MANIPULATOR\/GUILTER<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clue 1)<\/span><\/span> Those are inappropriate in their behavior toward you, physically, or verbally. Clue 2: Try to increase your dependence on them through guilt. Clue 3: If you question you are either ungrateful, foolish, wrong, or insensitive to them<\/em>.\u00a0 They may even try to connect it to your so-called \u201cproblem.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: TELL YOURSELF YOU\u2019RE BEING EXTORTED.\u00a0 NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PROBLEMS MAY BE, THE USE OF GUILT IN COUNSELLING IS NEVER<\/u>ACCEPTABLE AND REFLECTS ON THE COUNSELOR\u2019S INSECURITY AND MORALS. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE FOURTH TYPE: THE BIASED : <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clue<\/span> 1) They show then exhibit more\/less or no understanding and attention to say, a gender, race, religion, subject matter. (For example, men who fear counseling feeling there\u2019s a bias toward females.) \u00a0Clue 2: Are more apt to believe and respond based on their bias. Clue 3: They have no interest in exploring your culture and beliefs. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: WITHOUT QUESTION, BIAS ALWAYS THWARTS THE ABILITY TO FULLY RESONATE WITH THE CLIENT TO HELP THEM RESOLVE THEIR ISSUES. THE SMELL OF PREJUDICE IS HATEFUL. TREAT IT AS SUCH.<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE FIFTH TYPE: THE ABSENT:<\/span> <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clue<\/span> 1) The clock watcher. While we do watch time, I\u2019m talking about the counselor who\u2019s constantly checking the clock (while tapping a foot). Clue 2: They show no or little emotion during sessions no matter how big the news. Clue 3: They fail to follow up in a crisis or attempt to go the extra mile for you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: KNOW THAT WHILE A COUNSELOR IS OBJECTIVE, THEY ARE NOT AI\u2019S. (TRUE, THEY ALL DON\u2019T HAVE TO BE QUIRKS LIKE ME) BUT THEIR ENTHUSIAM, POSITIVITY, RESPONSIVENESS, IN MY VIEW, ARE CRITICAL ELEMENTS IN LENDING YOU A VISION OF OPTIMISM AND HOPE.<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE SIXTH TYPE: THE UNTALENTED:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clue<\/span> 1) We know less than we think<\/em> we know. Books are frozen as are theories. If a counselor can\u2019t adapt skill sets to \u201ccustomize\u201d you, they simply aren\u2019t good enough. Clue 2: The counselor who fails to help you create new<\/u> skills and ideas to handle your issues. Clue 3: Those who blah blah you with platitudes need to take up needle point. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: TELL YOURSELF WE DO NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS (OR EVEN THE QUESTIONS).\u00a0 EVEN MORE THAN IN MEDICINE, INTUITION, PASSION, INSIGHT, CREATIVITY, HIGH FOCUS,<\/u> AND ADAPTABILITY<\/u> ARE CRITICAL TO FILL IN THE UNKNOWNS AND LEND YOU A POSITIVE VISION.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE SEVENTH TYPE: THE POORLY TRAINED:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clue<\/span> 1) Important: Get the pro with the education you<\/u> want. Today, there are a myriad of \u201chelping: people with all kinds of titles. Research the differences among all the \u201cTITLES.\u201d If yours seems unable to deal with your kind of problem or has little academic background, NG. Clue 2: Look at the school they went to. There\u2019s a huge difference between the Columbia University School of Social Work and remote Social Work at Podunk online. While it doesn\u2019t have to be a top 10 school, it should be well recognized academically and in reviews from former clients. Clue 3: Use your best judgement.<\/u> No amount of education guarantees skill or talent that works for you. If it feels that the counselor is not up to it for you, leave.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: WE ALL KNOW THAT IF YOU BROKE A TOOTH YOU\u2019D SEE A GOOD (COSMETIC) DENTIST. DITTO FOR YOU EMOTIONAL, RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS. MAKE SURE YOU\u2019RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE WITH A COUNSELOR WHO SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT SKILLS. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE EIGHTH \u00a0TYPE: \u00a0THE POOR FIT:<\/span> <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clue<\/span> 1) If communication between you is garbled, difficult, or misunderstood a great deal no one\u2019s getting anywhere. Clue2: You find the counselor sometimes<\/em> acts as one of the other above examples and don\u2019t like it. Clue 3: \u201cI don\u2019t like this person.\u201d Your intuition is \u201cavoidance.\u201d\u00a0 I RARELY get a negative feeling about someone off the bat but if I do, I TRUST IT. TRUST YOURS !<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR STRATEGY: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRE A GOOD FIT. AT THE START, WE KEEP AN OPEN MIND, BUT IF YOUR SENSE IS NEGATIVE, BELIEVE IT. FIND ONE YOU FIT WELL WITH.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A good counseling relationship is reciprocal. No matter how I work with people I don\u2019t consider myself above them, but BESIDE THEM. We\u2019re a team for a common goal. And that goal is to help you become the best you can be.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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DON\u2019T BE INTIMIDATED, AFRAID, GUILTY, <\/span>INSECURE. IF IT FEELS WRONG, IT IS WRONG.<\/span> Simply say: \u201cThanks but this isn\u2019t working out for me.\u201d<\/u>\u00a0 You may wish to hear the counselor out, but \u2026 again, do what\u2019s right for you. And if it\u2019s leaving, TELL YOURSELF IT\u2019S NOT NECESSARILY YOUR PROBLEM. (If it is that\u2019s for another day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MARNIE MACAULEY MS, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IS THE FOUNDER OF STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP THINKING:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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THESRTWAY.COM.<\/a><\/span> For in person sessions in Las Vegas, or speaking engagements, including marital, parental and work issues, you can reach MARNIE at MARNIEMACAULEY@GMAIL.COM or for Remote: Zoom. 702 258 9904<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Recently seen on NBC and CBS news (Vegas), quirky, no-nonsense, funny, Marnie Macauley MS, Columbia University \u2013 Creator of Strategic<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Relationship Thinking, (an innovative way to solve problems),writer, editor, author, lecturer, clinician, and administrator \u2013 is a straight-shooter, who has a distinctive voice and takes on the world in her columns, features, and books. Among other places, her advice column was syndicated through Tribune Media Services, Marnie has written over 20 books\/calendars, including the series \u201cA Little Joy, A Little Oy. Her books include Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth About the Jewish Mother; and; A Little Joy, A Little Oy; (winner best calendar content, pub. AndrewsMcMeel). She is also a \u201ccalendar queen\u201d having written over 20. She has been nominated for both an Emmy and Writers Guild award. Thefullwiki.org<\/a><\/span> has listed Marnie Macauley on their list of top Jewish American writers, dead or living. (She\u2019s still deciding which.) She was also chosen as a Distinguished Woman in Nevada. Contact: MARNIEMACAULEY@GMAIL.COM, WWW.THESRTWAY.COM<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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