{"id":82503,"date":"2024-09-26T11:48:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T04:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=82503"},"modified":"2024-09-26T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T04:48:09","slug":"my-sons-therapist-harmed-him-and-im-at-a-crossroads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/my-sons-therapist-harmed-him-and-im-at-a-crossroads\/","title":{"rendered":"My Son\u2019s Therapist Harmed Him, and I\u2019m at a Crossroads"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"e599d42b92530cddc130' d678c9ac111a6390ff29>\n<p>The parent\u2019s account details an\u00a0upsetting experience during therapy sessions that has left her seeking advice and support.\n\n</p><div class='\"fe475c3f28885ceec1f1\"' tabindex='\"-1\"'>\n<div data-test-id='\"article-image-1\"'><picture class='\"b10992b7e7307cb7c32f\"'><source srcset='\"https:\/\/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li\/resize\/728x\/webp\/a7b\/ab8\/1a720a5d96932b1965de19d123.jpg.webp' type='\"image\/webp\"'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' id='\"image28024758\"' class='\"e33ce0f82f0e7404cc63\"' title='\"\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/a7b%5C/ab8%5C/1a720a5d96932b1965de19d123.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"719\"'>\n<div class='\"bf0a2e8fd2dd44f1e1c9\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"d4cd5e4d1c37eb7b6e0b' d6e6c99797533fcec215 data-test-id='\"article-image-1\"'>\n<div class='\"f0545a74f7ee64f642bb' b7455aa58c4067faa6bf title='\"Share' on whatsapp data-test-id='\"share-button-whatsapp\"'>\u00a9\u00a0freepik \/ Freepik\n<div class='\"d647661399e7788908f6' b7455aa58c4067faa6bf title='\"Share' on telegram data-test-id='\"share-button-telegram\"'>\n<p>The situation was deeply unsettling for the parent. Ethan, a 7-year-old boy, had been seeing Dr. K, his therapist, for about six months. The therapy was intended to help him with anxiety after he faced trolling at school. Dr. K had come highly recommended, and initially, everything seemed to be progressing well.\n</p><p>However, something happened during Ethan\u2019s regular therapy session that raised serious concerns. Normally, Ethan would be cheerful and eager to share details about his sessions when picked up.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/c33%5C/65a%5C/8c32a65b0f8ed3829e13929533.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><div class='\"e599d42b92530cddc130' d678c9ac111a6390ff29>\n<p>It\u00a0became clear that something significant had occurred during the session. Ethan disclosed that while playing a\u00a0card game with Dr. K, he\u00a0had made several mistakes due to\u00a0inattention.\n\n</p><div class='\"fe475c3f28885ceec1f1\"' tabindex='\"-1\"'>\n<div data-test-id='\"article-image-6\"'><picture class='\"b10992b7e7307cb7c32f\"'><source srcset='\"https:\/\/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li\/resize\/728x\/webp\/904\/0e1\/a3751455119e00c681e4ffd919.jpg.webp' type='\"image\/webp\"'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' id='\"image28024760\"' class='\"e33ce0f82f0e7404cc63\"' title='\"\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/904%5C/0e1%5C/a3751455119e00c681e4ffd919.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"405\"'>\n<div data-test-id='\"article-image-6\"'>\n<div class='\"e599d42b92530cddc130' d678c9ac111a6390ff29>\n<p>Worse, Dr. K\u00a0had told Ethan not to\u00a0inform his parent about the incident, emphasizing that it\u00a0was a\u00a0secret between them. She had also criticized him harshly, calling him stupid and accusing him of\u00a0not trying hard enough, which left Ethan feeling deeply hurt.\n</p><p>Her immediate decision was made to\u00a0withdraw Ethan from Dr. K\u2019s care, but now the parent faced the daunting task of\u00a0deciding the next steps\u2014whether to\u00a0report the therapist\u2019s behavior and how to\u00a0ensure that other children were not subjected to\u00a0similar mistreatment.\n\n</p><div class='\"e599d42b92530cddc130' d678c9ac111a6390ff29>\n<h2>What to\u00a0do\u00a0when a\u00a0therapist behaves unethically.\n\n<div class='\"e599d42b92530cddc130' d678c9ac111a6390ff29>\n<p>If\u00a0you believe your therapist is\u00a0acting unethically, the first\u00a0step\u00a0is\u00a0to\u00a0address it\u00a0directly during a\u00a0session. Share your concerns and ask for clarification on\u00a0anything that seems confusing or\u00a0troubling. If\u00a0the response you receive does not reassure you, it\u00a0might be\u00a0best to\u00a0end the therapeutic relationship.\n</p><p>Therapists are bound by\u00a0state laws and regulations, and\u00a0you have the option to\u00a0file a\u00a0complaint with the licensing board if\u00a0you believe there has been an\u00a0ethics violation. While reporting may feel like an\u00a0added burden, especially when you might prefer to\u00a0move\u00a0on, it\u2019s worth considering. Reach out to\u00a0the state board and the therapist\u2019s professional association (indicated by\u00a0letters after their name, such as\u00a0LMHC or\u00a0LMFT) to\u00a0understand the process for filing a\u00a0complaint.\n</p><p>The decision to\u00a0proceed is\u00a0entirely up\u00a0to\u00a0you. Keep in\u00a0mind that if\u00a0a\u00a0therapist has acted unethically with you, they may have done so\u00a0with others as\u00a0well, and your complaint could help prevent further issues.\n</p><p>What would you do\u00a0in\u00a0the situation when the\u00a0therapist\u00a0behaves unethically?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>The parent\u2019s account details an\u00a0upsetting experience during therapy sessions that has left her seeking advice and support. \u00a9\u00a0freepik \/ Freepik The situation was deeply unsettling for the parent. Ethan, a 7-year-old boy, had been seeing Dr. K, his therapist, for about six months. 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