I've not seen a psychologist, but I see a therapist and I'd say the opposite sex comment was strange and out of line. I could see them asking about other relationships or "support systems" in Nora's life though.
Also, you say you're afraid of someone and someone else says that they would like to mitigate the amount of time you spend with him and you don't jump all over her saying thank you? What is wrong with you, Nora?!
Creepy psychologist is creepy. You are right though, all the questions she asked Nora aside from the 'why don't you have a boyfriend? You're hot!' thing, all of the questions were pretty standard. It's how they gain trust with their clients. Thanks, Fitzpatrick, psychology REALLY needs more myths and misunderstandings.
Also, WHOA. I don't know how it works in the states but here in Canada you are NOT allowed to print the name of an under age kid in a criminal investigation. Even if they are arrested. Youth Justice Act and all. If Elliot was 16 at the time, that paper shouldn't have printed his name! He wasn't even charged! They don't even print names of adults at that time. Persons of Interest does NOT mean suspect! He easily could have been a witness! Or just someone who might have seen her leave a party with someone. That is seriously bad, that could ruin someone's life! Epic fail, Fitzpatrick!
You Know what Nora should just buy a gun or pepper spray or a body guard or something, since she's a Delicate and Fragile Wumiins, and just move on with her damn life. Like seriously where the fuck are all these douche lords coming from?
*makes triumphant return with her hat of limited experience*hickumuJuly 1 2011, 17:55:11 UTC
I have been to see both a psychiatrist and a therapist. Granted, I was...maybe nine, at the time, so these sorts of conversations wouldn't have come up to begin with. But I can still say, from what I remember of their general behavior towards me that yes, questions about romantic relationships are creepy, inappropriate, and grounds for a verbal and legal bitchslap from the student or her parents or, hell, the school in question. Especially in this sort of climate.
Also, I would...tentatively say good therapist or psychiatrist doesn't railroad the session like this chick does, and the sort of prying she was actively doing into Nora's personal life was most certainly inappropriate. The comments about the housekeeper not being a good influence in Nora's life, especially - they aren't supposed to disregard valued connections in the person's life. They aren't supposed to judge how someone copes unless it is actively destructive to their mental and physical health - my therapist actually gave me some coping strategies for my anxiety
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/"'Here's the thing,' I said as patiently as possible. 'I really appreciate that you're trying to help me, but I had this exact conversation with Dr. Hendrickson a year ago when my dad died. Rehashing it with you isn't helping. It's like going back in time and reliving it all over again. Yes, it was tragic and horrible, and I'm still dealing with it every day, but what I really need is to move on
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Also, you say you're afraid of someone and someone else says that they would like to mitigate the amount of time you spend with him and you don't jump all over her saying thank you? What is wrong with you, Nora?!
Eliot. *facepalm* There are no words.
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Also, WHOA. I don't know how it works in the states but here in Canada you are NOT allowed to print the name of an under age kid in a criminal investigation. Even if they are arrested. Youth Justice Act and all. If Elliot was 16 at the time, that paper shouldn't have printed his name! He wasn't even charged! They don't even print names of adults at that time. Persons of Interest does NOT mean suspect! He easily could have been a witness! Or just someone who might have seen her leave a party with someone. That is seriously bad, that could ruin someone's life! Epic fail, Fitzpatrick!
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Also, I would...tentatively say good therapist or psychiatrist doesn't railroad the session like this chick does, and the sort of prying she was actively doing into Nora's personal life was most certainly inappropriate. The comments about the housekeeper not being a good influence in Nora's life, especially - they aren't supposed to disregard valued connections in the person's life. They aren't supposed to judge how someone copes unless it is actively destructive to their mental and physical health - my therapist actually gave me some coping strategies for my anxiety ( ... )
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