Posted by Dr. Bob on February 2, 2002, at 23:20:19
In reply to Re: training in therapeutic techniques » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on February 2, 2002, at 14:25:58
> I'm saying that predictable (which sometimes has a negative connotation) is a good thing in moderating a board like this - necessary even.
OK, that's what I thought you were getting at...
> > I don't mean to put words in your mouth, but it seems like you're identifying two variables, predictability and deftness. Someone might be predictable but not so deft, or vice versa.
> > And a hypothesis might be that someone who went to "mental health school" :-) might be more likely to be both?
> >
> Precisely...I was hoping that's what you were thinking! That's what I said in my article:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/research.html
But of course I'm biased, so it's nice to hear it from someone else, too. :-)
> > > I've actually discussed with my therapist some of your responses to situations on the board that correspond to similar situations arising in therapy and nearly identical responses he has given, and used the opportunity to find out the reasoning behind his responses.
> >
> > I'm glad if I've helped, but couldn't you just ask him directly? :-)
> >
> Sure, but it's easier to identify when you're not emotionally involved. And easier to hear the answers too.Ah, very true.
Bob
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