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My roommate, Sam, and I were evicted from my condo last August  ( long story ), and we've been staying with our friend Marcia and her husband . Sam and his therapist have been having their weekly sessions over the phone . Yesterday, Sam's therapist asked him "When are you going to get into another apartment ?" . Marcia said she shouldn't have asked that question and it's none of her business . I say a therapist should keep an eye on the progress their patients are making, so she has to ask that "When are you going to get into another apartment ?" . The only answer Sam and I can give people is "We're on the waiting list for one apartment building, and we'll move in when we move in !" . Who's right ? Was that a bad question ? Doesn't a therapist should keep an eye on the progress their patients are making ? Thank you in advance for your answers .

Hot Coffee Light No Sugar · Answer

The client shared with the therapist his issues (what ever they were) about moving into a new place. The fact that he's sharing that portion of his life, gives the therapist "the go ahead" to help him with this issue. I mean, what is the point in sharing with a therapist if he didn't want his/her input and guidance?

I would think that Marcia would want Sam to receive help to get him along on his own.

I would think that Marcia would want Sam to receive help to get him along on his own.

Jerry S · Answer

I agree with Marcia, it is none of the therapist business.

Foofa · Answer

Therapy is suppose to be private and if you're all listening in it pretty much defeats the purpose of it. But yeah, when someone's life is a mess because they're couch surfing that's a tangible problem a good therapist would ask about. If Sam's a decent person at all he feels bad about imposing on Marsha and her spouse so discussing his chaotic living arrangement would be part of his overall wellbeing.

Anonymous · Answer

I just don’t understand how Marcia heard the question. Is the phone on speaker and do all of you listen in? Can’t Sam take these calls some place where he’s have privacy? I don’t think that is proper to have others listening in. I would think If Sam must take these calls in the apartment he’s use headphones, maybe barricade himself in some kind of closet, or maybe put on some white noise to muffle his responses. 
Anyway - I think the therapist was with in their right to ask.

Pearl · Answer

she mightve been just trying to help you out

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