How does a therapist convince a impaired professional such as healthcare professionals or attorneys to “come clean” in a group setting about diversion charges, substance abuse, alcoholism, disruptive and harmful emotional episodes? You don’t. As a therapist I just give that professional support, a caring attitude, and unparalleled confidentiality IN A GROUP SETTING. Yes, in [...]
In 2007 I began treating licensed healthcare professionals who participated in their state’s practitioner Caduceus program. I heard a common complaint, from nurses in particular, “Bob, it takes me about a four hour commitment to attend a Caduceus group. Being single with two (or even one) children I struggle with paying for the group and [...]
Please do not choose SyMedica Network as your Caduceus group facilitator and education program if you want mediocrity. Please don’t choose SyMedica Network if you have a punitive world view about our colleagues who have made serious mistakes and land in a three to five year participation agreement. Choose us to lead your caduceus group [...]
I never intended myself to be immersed in the “pill mill” controversy. In somewhat of a paradox I am. In the early ’70’s I was sure I’d have a career in law and politics. That was abruptly changed when my best friend committed suicide after, unbeknownst to him, he became high on amphetamines and vodka [...]
