Chalk Up One For The Kilted Therapist

**Riverkilt** · 15th February 08, 06:47 PM

So today I got a new client. A young adult lady with dyed two tone red and black hair and a lip ring piercing. Seems quite intelligent.

When I first met her she said something to the effect of "Good, I was hoping I'd get the kilted therapist." Apparently she'd seen me in the building previously when she was going through the intake and assessment process.

And, you can bet I passed the comment on to management...an offset to the few previous clients that didn't like me to be kilted.

A good day for sure.

Ron

**James MacMillan** · 15th February 08, 06:52 PM

While it's always nice to get a good comment - it's sad to say that one negative can knock out twenty positives.

**Bugbear** · 15th February 08, 06:54 PM

Well that's good, Ron, and hope you are able to help the young lady find solutions to her issues.

**JamieKerr** · 15th February 08, 07:33 PM

Ron you're my hero. I work primarily as a bereavement counselor. You give me hope!

**Mael Coluim** · 15th February 08, 07:35 PM

As I have said before, Ron you are the MAN with the ladies!

**ChattanCat** · 15th February 08, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

While it's always nice to get a good comment - it's sad to say that one negative can knock out twenty positives.

Arrr, but in management's eyes, it takes 10 attaboys for every awe SH**

**Alaskan Kilted Guy** · 15th February 08, 09:33 PM

Right on. It is always kinda fun to be recognized at "That guy that wears the kilt..."

**Larry124** · 15th February 08, 10:55 PM

My son has a friend with those attributes (except that she is not a client).
She’s currently in her third or fourth location after fleeing New Orleans during the hurricane.
Really nice girl.

I’m retired now but I spent over three decades in Human Services.
We always showed a liberal face to the public. “Public Service” after all.
Internally we were unfailingly and endlessly (and oh so tiresomely) bureaucratic and conservative.