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Expertise
I can answer; - mental health and mental illness related questions - - O.C.D behavior related questions - - substance abuse and recovery related questions - - questions related to coping with loss - - mental and physical abuse related questions - I cannot answer; - sexual abuse related questions - - medication related questions -
Experience in the area
After having disabling O.C.D. for most of my life, i have been noted as marginally recovered. I have served as a volunteer counseling assistant / peer since 2002, at what was St. Joseph's Hospital M.H.U. in Lancaster, Pa, and Lancaster M.H.M.R.
Education/Credentials
Peer counseling training through Lancaster Assistance, and Lancaster M.H.M.R.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwen | 09/13/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help. |
| Something | 06/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate your honesty. And thank you ..... |
| Sarah | 05/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | It was really helpful to me. The ..... |
Recent Answers from Brian R. Feather
2010-11-23 Mentle Illness:
Hello Pearlie, Unfortunately there is no way to force him to do anything. In some states a person can be committed if they verbalize a realistic or unrealistic threat, and sometimes calling a hospital
2010-09-09 my past:
Hi Gwen, It is good you are truly interested in getting better. Do not give up on this concept. Do not let others hinder you, including your therapist. Say clearly to her that you feel speaking about
2009-07-25 Assistance for my son who has severe OCD:
HI Alex, suggestions...ok, well I would suggest not adding more stress to his life, college sounds like it would really be rough for him right now, and maybe should be reconsidered. Putting it off
2009-05-15 What should I do?:
Hi, you made a good decision speaking to your school counselor. If you are not comfortable speaking to him/her, you need to find one you can talk to. Either way, you should speak to your parents about
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