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ISSUES FOR PREGNANT THERAPISTS: MISSED APPOINTMENTS AND FEE PAYMENTS
Author(s) -
Napoli Maria
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
british journal of psychotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.442
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1752-0118
pISSN - 0265-9883
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0118.1999.tb00459.x
Subject(s) - anticipation (artificial intelligence) , psychology , affect (linguistics) , payment , pregnancy , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , finance , communication , artificial intelligence , biology , computer science , economics , genetics
Patterns of missed appointments and fee payments for six female clients who were in therapy for one year or more prior to the therapist's pregnancy were studied. The study revealed that there were significant differences in appointments missed and no significant differences in feepaying patterns during and following the pregnancy when compared to patterns prior to the pregnancy. The changes in appointment patterns can affect the therapist's attitude toward clients and intensify a sense of instability. Anticipation of such changes can prevent unnecessary stress for both the client and therapist.