The following questions are related to ‘Workplace’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: I work at a nursing home. We have a resident that cannot be easily be redirected. She walks non-stop, back and forth even when she is exhausted, and she repeats the same thing over and over again. She has a few behavior meds that apparently are not doing a whole lot of good and [...]
Q: I’m 21 yrs old. I’m a graduate and now I’m employed. My problem is that sometimes my mind is fully desperated and I lose all my confidence and feel lonely. But on the other hand, sometimes I feel fully free. I can’t keep a stable mind. A: From the situation you describe, you may [...]
Q: I cannot stop thinking about a job that I lost over 17 years ago. For 9 years I was very committed to an employer and had built a team which made him very wealthy. I did an exceptional job, going well beyond the call and never asked for compensation while weathering his numerous bad [...]
Q: I have told a series of lies. I lied to my boss and he of course found out and things in the office are not as good as they should be. I am feeling really bad about myself up to a point of hating myself. I really need your help because I want to [...]
Q: I “stumbled” to your website after clicking a link on another site, and I am glad I did. The Dating a Loser section relates very well to what I am going through. My story — I am in the process of ending a relationship that should never have started. I am hoping my story [...]
Q: I’m a 28-year-old male. I recently began to notice a certain pattern of things in my life, such as no meaningful, deep and long-lasting friendships and relationships, no consistency in my personal life and no ability to hold a job. I haven’t worked for over 2 years, just odd jobs here and there. I [...]
Q: I am looking for a Psychologist in my area (Hanford, CA). I am looking for a professional who has experience in conducting pre-employment evaluations for peace officers. A: Pre-Employment screening for peace officers is usually provided by a psychologist with experience in law enforcement or forensics. I’d recommend calling larger police departments in your [...]
