Posted by Rzip on February 10, 2001, at 11:50:59
In reply to maybe they don't, posted by allisonm on February 10, 2001, at 9:00:47
> I know these well because I find myself staring down a lot when he asks me hard questions and I focus on the shoelaces and socks and on the cuffs of the trousers.
That is so cool. I usually stare at the bookcase beside my therapist's chair. There is also a large window behind the bookcase, so I like to stare off into the night also. I do not usually look at my therapist's face. Sometimes, I focus on his midsection. I think he wears a white shirt also.
I also think that there is something to the trend of not wearing white in the hospital. Perhaps the psychiatrists do not want patients to associate them with ER doctors. Blue looks very professional, but also casual. Semi-formal? I do think brown is another favorite shirt color for the psychiatrists. I also think that staff who works in crisis situations like to wear T-shirts. That way, the patient would not be able to grab onto any of the staff's cuffings, buttons, etc. when they are being rebellious. The T-shirt concept is actually documented.
- Rzip
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