What should therapists wear

The dominant-hegemony gets to strut their dominance it all aspects of life and in the counseling settings. How about the dominate hegemonic ID as my distraction which made people like me, assimilate and loose my self, to be made invisible and not viable. Some of these suggestions are culturally incompetent and culturally biased, especially for those of us who work with mainly people of color and other undeserved populations who only come to us because of our identities, personal POV, ethnic ID, and out cultural lenses.

However, I do agree with a few of your points: No perfumed stuff some clients are chemically sensitive and dressing in sexually charged manner that is not good, can be a trigger. Thanks for pointing that out. I think some may have become a little upset with my references to cultual attire and missed the overall spirit of my comments. I agree with your statement. My clients do not perceive me as above them, just having more time then they have and that i have the ability to help them, because of the example I set.

I agree, we have to be ourselves. I still believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors.

I have to say that I work mainly with people of color, and also the homeless, and I agree with what was said in this article. I can and do express myself, without that being the main thing noticed or identified as me. Agree — clients who do not agree with a Dress or Look or Ethnicity of the professional will select themselves out within the first few sessions, if not the first. Great list! Thank you! Some of this is very relevant in terms of thinking of the clientele, the setting, and the goals of the setting.

I do need to take exception to aspects referring to cultural aspects of expression however. What is the measure that clients use to determine our credibility? This is inaccurate and I believe if there is a work environment in which a hijab, turban, or any other religious or cultural dress that holds significant meaning especially for those whose group has been historically oppressed then perhaps there is some education needed in that environment.

Thanks for your comments. I do enjoy reading this! I remember working with a substance abuse mandated parolee population in NYC with a young woman who was 5 feet tall and wore 6 inch heals with mini skirts with this male population. They just came out of prison and we coming to us for substance abuse counseling mandates.

I would always cringe when I saw her and was truly afraid for her well being. This article should be added to Psychology Interesting discussion. Daniel thank you for the article. I remember this issue being discussed at length on linkedin at some point early this year and therapists had varied opinions.

Its so true that its not about us but those that we help. That may be a good topic for a future post. Am Looking forward to reading more from this blog. I typicaly dress buisness causal but not jeans and t-shirts. I have a couple of the pictures I took when visiting the Grand Canyon. I work for a non-profit organization that provides substsnce use treatment and mental health treatment for individuals on probation or court ordered.

I want clients to feel comfortable and relaxed. This is a great ice breaker. Spelling is not my strength. As you can see. Leigh, I smiled as I read your reply. I have turquoise set on my desk which includes the high heel platform, clutch purse post it notes and compact post it notes.

It has been such a HUGE ice breaker for me with a lot of the women who come in a defense mindset. Any thoughts? Thank You Rosemary, this helps a lot. For her first day of physical therapy, Terry showed up to her appointment in tight-fitting leggings, and slip-on shoes.

When she arrived at her appointment, she quickly realized that her tight-fitting leggings were not ideal. Her physical therapist needed to examine her knee — view it, manually manipulate it, etc. Now, both Terry and her therapist are trying to work around her clothing and make it through the first round of physical therapy successfully.

Talk about frustrating. When it comes to choosing an appropriate outfit for your physical therapy appointments there are a few basic things to keep in mind.

The clothing you wear may have to do with the specific injury or body part that is being treated during your therapy appointment. It is especially important that you avoid any tight-fitting, restrictive clothing.

If you have longer hair, consider bringing something to pull your hair back. Always, always wear socks and sneakers to your physical therapy appointment — unless you are unable to. You may be doing a number of different exercises that require you to stand on surfaces that you are not used to. Slip-on shoes, open-toed shoes, and shoes that do not have non-skid soles can put you at risk for an injury.

Avoiding an injury will help us all achieve our priority: helping you heal. Always wear appropriate footwear to any physical therapy appointment. To provide the safest and most thorough care, we have to commit to a clean environment and do all that we can to practice infection control procedures.

Coli and salmonella can live on surfaces for days , including your clothing. So, please help us by committing to cleanliness when coming to your physical therapy appointment. If you are coming straight from work, or the gym, practice good hygiene and bring a set of clean clothes with you for your appointment. What should you avoid wearing to your physical therapy appointment? Here are a few suggestions:. In order for your physical therapist to help properly treat your ailment, he or she has to be able to see how everything is moving.

A brown or black belt is standard. For women, avoid blouses that are better suited to a date than an office. Appropriate clothing includes pants suits; a conservative dress; slacks and a sweater set; or a skirt that is only a couple inches above the knee when sitting. When it comes to accessories, the key is to keep things current and fashionable but appropriate in taste.

Footwear shouldn't be distracting or in disrepair. Flashing too much expensive jewelry can be a put-off to clients. Instead, try a belt with fashionable embellishments or a trendy patterned scarf.

Men can accessorize with a fashion forward watch or tie that allows just enough pop for his personality to show through. Clinical psychologists are highly trained professionals who earn an attractive salary commensurate with their many years of training and education. By Chron Contributor Updated March 23, Qualities of a Child Psychologist.