Ask Amy: Hoarder in the house causes stress
You should contact the office manager, and/or owner of the practice.
Give your hygienist all the praise she deserves, and then accurately state your experience at your most recent appointment.
The dental practice should re-train all staff about how to communicate effectively with patients.
Dear Amy: As a psychologist for the past 40 years, I would like to compliment you on your excellent response to “Wondering,” who had been abused by her sister as a child.
Your list of the benefits of therapy were very comprehensive.
I would add only one more: If she is triggered in the present by anything that causes intrusive thoughts, memories, or images of the past abuse, there are cognitive-behavioral strategies to eliminate or reduce these.
– Alan Sirota, Ph.D
Dear Alan: Thank you for your input.
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