Journal Problem: On Being a Therapist
Read the news article "Woman pleads guilty to stalking psychologist" by O'Connor Matt, summarizing a court case in which a client stalked her therapist and review the resources on Dr. Kenneth Pope's website for therapists who are being stalked, threatened, and assaulted by patients.
In your journal, discuss your thoughts on the risks faced by therapists working in the field.
Were you aware of these situations faced by mental health professionals? Did any of the research findings presented by Pope surprise you? Explain your thinking.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.