Comments on: Who Holds the Power & How to Level the Playing Field http://www.davidpdiana.com/2009/06/22/who-holds-the-power-how-to-level-the-playing-field/ Unique Perspectives in Mental Health Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:39:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Diana http://www.davidpdiana.com/2009/06/22/who-holds-the-power-how-to-level-the-playing-field/comment-page-1/#comment-265 David Diana Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.davidpdiana.com/?p=1219#comment-265 Great points! Certainly empowering individuals we see is vital and their are all sorts of complex relational dynamics involved. I'm glad you pointed that out because I missed stressing that piece. People are also going to be open to clinicians they feel comfortable with and not necessarily someone on a power trip. But nevertheless, there are power differentials set up. I'm not saying to manipulate situations. I'm saying if you build a reputation as a caring, genuine and highly knowledgeable practitioner (no matter what you do in the profession) then you place yourself in a position of authority and respect that will open up more opportunities for you. Great points! Certainly empowering individuals we see is vital and their are all sorts of complex relational dynamics involved. I’m glad you pointed that out because I missed stressing that piece.

People are also going to be open to clinicians they feel comfortable with and not necessarily someone on a power trip. But nevertheless, there are power differentials set up. I’m not saying to manipulate situations. I’m saying if you build a reputation as a caring, genuine and highly knowledgeable practitioner (no matter what you do in the profession) then you place yourself in a position of authority and respect that will open up more opportunities for you.

]]> By: Kristie Davis http://www.davidpdiana.com/2009/06/22/who-holds-the-power-how-to-level-the-playing-field/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Kristie Davis Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:30:50 +0000 http://www.davidpdiana.com/?p=1219#comment-264 Too often our clients and customers already feel "weaker and subservient", to use your language. To "level the playing field", we need to help them be the experts in their own lives, families, homes. Further, the relationship with consumers is a bit more delicate than you describe and power plays are not warranted. We must help empower our clients and our consumers who are working to help our clients and community. Too often our clients and customers already feel “weaker and subservient”, to use your language. To “level the playing field”, we need to help them be the experts in their own lives, families, homes. Further, the relationship with consumers is a bit more delicate than you describe and power plays are not warranted. We must help empower our clients and our consumers who are working to help our clients and community.

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