What does it mean to do Good
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My intern asked me what <strong>do</strong> I <strong>mean</strong> when I say, Well always as a prior<strong>it</strong>y <strong>do</strong> good work w<strong>it</strong>h<br />
people when they come <strong>to</strong> you for help. She wanted <strong>to</strong> know what <strong><strong>do</strong>es</strong> <strong>it</strong> <strong>mean</strong> <strong>to</strong> “<strong>do</strong> good”.<br />
I’ve been thinking about my answer for a few days. Thought I’d share since there are many,<br />
many interns making their way <strong>to</strong>ward licensing who may have the same question. Just my two<br />
cents -<br />
- Expect that sometimes you really won't <strong>do</strong> "good" at all, learn from <strong>it</strong> and move on, say prayers<br />
for those who have been harmed, even unintentionally and prayer that God is merciful w<strong>it</strong>h you<br />
and w<strong>it</strong>h them, and that there will be blessings and not curses over the work that you <strong>do</strong> for Him.<br />
Use a Shared Decision Making model - <strong>mean</strong>ing provide even a tiny amount of education <strong>to</strong> the<br />
client about their presenting issue, AND about their diagnosed problem<br />
Here is an article you might like about the Shared Decision Making model<br />
Slade, M. (2017). Implementing shared decision making in routine mental health care. World<br />
Psychiatry, 16(2), 146–153. http://<strong>do</strong>i.org/10.1002/wps.20412<br />
Practice compassionate listening before engaging in any level of confrontation<br />
I like this video on Compassionate Listening<br />
http://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/thich-nhat-hanh-on-compassionate-listeningvideo<br />
Thich Nhat Hanh on<br />
Compassionate Listening - Video<br />
www.oprah.com<br />
Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says listening<br />
can help end the suffering of an individual, put<br />
an end <strong>to</strong> war and change the world for the<br />
better. Watch as he explains how <strong>to</strong> practice<br />
compassionate listening.<br />
Always know if there is a co-occurring disorder and the sever<strong>it</strong>y of any mood issues.<br />
You can get free screening forms online that are empirically based<br />
https://www.phqscreeners.com/<br />
phqscreeners<br />
www.phqscreeners.com
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and GAD-7 offer clinicians concise, self-administered<br />
screening and diagnostic <strong>to</strong>ols for mental health disorders<br />
Always coordinate care w<strong>it</strong>h anyone who is prescribing psychotropic medications.<br />
Here is a sample coordination of care form<br />
https://www.mhn.com/static/pdfs/Behavioral_Healthcare_Coordination_form.pdf<br />
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE COORDINATION FORM - MHN<br />
www.mhn.com<br />
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE COORDINATION FORM Responsible practice requires<br />
coordination of care w<strong>it</strong>h other treating professionals and healthcare delivery systems<br />
Monique Thompson LPC, LPC-S<br />
www.northdallascounselor.com<br />
2770 Main Street<br />
Su<strong>it</strong>e 231<br />
Frisco, TX 75033<br />
972-820-9965 (office)<br />
866-278-4727 (fax)
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