Posted by emilyp on February 1, 2010, at 18:33:29
In reply to Would this make you feel uncomfortable? (long), posted by rnny on January 31, 2010, at 22:41:29
Considering how long you saw the old therapist and how much difficulty you have had finding a new therapist, I would think you would want her to contact the old one. Why should you and her start from the very, very beginning when having a short conversation with the previous therapist could be very helpful. Even if you were to start from 'scratch' having a sense of who you are has to only help not hurt. And at the very least, she may learn from the old therapist that yes in fact your case is not something she handles (just as an example) and that you would be wise to seek out someone else.
I would think a doctor that did not contact previous caregivers would be not practicing the best medicine.
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