Not to pick on this guy I saw three times, but jeez, how good can his judgement be if he's wearing something so obvious? At least spend some bucks and get something that looks good. But when he started talking about what a "gift it is" for be to help my Mom in her final months or years, that kind of told me he doesn't understand it. Is it a gift to watch a parent turn into a ghost? A gift to be startled awake at 4 in the morning because your mother just crashed into the door. A gift when she places soup bowls directly on the stove burner? I would have respected him more had he said this was an area outside of his "expertise."
Jeannegibbs- I agree with you EXCEPT- no slurping soup!!! ;0)
( side bar- my husband read somewhere that people who are stressed out are more sensitive to sounds like snoring, food noise.... I wonder if that is why so many caregivers have such a hard time eating with their elders who are noisy? )
Some truly perceptive and helpful therapists may be totally without fashion sense, sing off-key, and slurp their soup. Some may wear dreadful toupees. You don't need the guy to be perfect. You just need his professional skills to be a good fit for your needs. I'd say that wasn't the case with this guy and your needs.
By the way, Steve, when he told you that taking care of your mother was a gift, did you tell him you came in to get help locating the gift exchange department?
If so, his wife should be able to be forthright with him and the guy should have super confidence. Where is JeanneGibbs on this, please ?
Good luck, Dunwoody!!! Keep trying to find a good one-don't stick it out with toupee man!