Psychologist for son wants to meet with husband ...?

Question

My son is 5 and during the first couple of visits I have stayed during the session......she only wanted one parent. She tells me 3 times ....I only want your husband to come , dont stay in the waiting room, just stay home. Is there any common reason for this.......I am being helpful and want to be involved in the process .....my son has a wind phobia.

Answer 1

If the psychologist is telling you this, it will be for a good reason, and to help your son through his phobia. So I suggest you take, and don't worry about her advice, it will be for a reason.

Answer 2

I do not trust them when dealing with children, sometimes they can jump to conclusions  .   I would just ask her to tell you point blank what it is that she cannot discuss with you and him at the same time , you are both his parents. It sounds like she thinks you are to blame some how and is going to tell your husband this.

Answer 3

she knows what she is doing

Answer 4

This is strange request. But if you originally took him there -- what is her concern? You are within your rights to ask her (or any DR).

If you feel uncomfortable, you are also within you rights to get a SECOND opinion -- Doctors are not always right.

Also look on the internet -- reputable medical sites, WebMD, etc.    

Answer 5

WoW!  She sounds mean how she told you the way she did!

  I've never heard of a Specialist saying something "off the wall" like that, either.

  I have a Nephew who has a water phobia.

My Sister-In-Law won't take him to see a Dr.