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My son has a homosexual therapist
Is there something I should be concerned once my 6 year old has therapy with a man (homosexual) and the therapies are private with the door closed. The therapist is very polite, gentle and I don't know what to do.
Thats the best idea, take a step back weigh the issues and do what your gut tells you to do , he's your child ,how is he doing anyway ?
Thank you Margypops.
I guess I would feel more comfortable if the therapist was a woman, homossexual or heterossexual, it wouldn't matter.
I will give myself some more time to see how I feel about it.
I guess I would feel more comfortable if the therapist was a woman, homossexual or heterossexual, it wouldn't matter.
I will give myself some more time to see how I feel about it.
As I said previously, go with your own gut, its how you feel if you are uncomfortable then find someone else.this is'nt a battle about the wrongs/rights of homosexuality and I am sure you did'nt mean it to be ..good luck ..
" I would prefer to see a therapist who is confident enough in themselves to show themselves then one who has to hide who they are... "
Thank you.
Thank you.
"Gay men are not pedofiles...not any more than heterosexual men"
You r very right about it. Thank you.
You r very right about it. Thank you.
"Gay men are not pedofiles...not any more than heterosexual men"
You r very right about it. Thank you.
You r very right about it. Thank you.
lol...I have a gay son. Unless he told you, you would never know. However, I must admit I didn't think of pictures that may be scattered in his office. Thanks for the reminder.
As a therapist.. I am wondering what is making you so uncomfortable??? Is is just that you think he is gay... or just because he is gay?? Each of the above responses have a point...
Just because someone is gay does not mean that he or she is a *********...
Therapists always close their door when in a session... part of the confidentiality and development of trust...
If you are uncomfortable with the therapist, but your child does not have a problem with him and has established report... how long has you son been seeing the therapist and why is he seeing him???
My recommendation is that you talk to the therapist about your concerns... and that part of the therapy should be a time when you converse with the therapist about what is happening and how things are going... nothing specific because that goes to trust also ... but open up communication... with both the therapist and your son!!!
Just because someone is gay does not mean that he or she is a *********...
Therapists always close their door when in a session... part of the confidentiality and development of trust...
If you are uncomfortable with the therapist, but your child does not have a problem with him and has established report... how long has you son been seeing the therapist and why is he seeing him???
My recommendation is that you talk to the therapist about your concerns... and that part of the therapy should be a time when you converse with the therapist about what is happening and how things are going... nothing specific because that goes to trust also ... but open up communication... with both the therapist and your son!!!
I agree with brittany and if you are uncomfortable with it change him..its nothing to do with what his sexual preferance is its to do with how you his mom feels about it , enough political correctness, do what your gut tells.you
No. Do not be concerned unless your child starts to act oddly. Therapists normally ALWAYS have sessions with the door shut and the parents out of the room. However, if you aren't comfortable with it maybe you should seek out another therapist!
So did the therapist announce to you that he is gay? or is this a guess on your part? If he told you he isn't a professional.
If you are guessing the man is a homosexual, why do you think it is a problem? Gay men are not pedofiles...not any more than heterosexual men.
If you are guessing the man is a homosexual, why do you think it is a problem? Gay men are not pedofiles...not any more than heterosexual men.
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Just wanted to address this last part of the statement...
Sometimes it is very easy to tell is someone is gay especially if they are not living in the closet... Any open gay professional may have the same type of pics in their office that any one else would have... of their partner and them ... on their desk or other places...
Being open about who you are is NOT unprofessional.... as a matter of fact it is more professional then hiding yourself, especially as a mental health professional...
I would prefer to see a therapist who is confident enough in themselves to show themselves then one who has to hide who they are...