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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 720921" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>My problems with being offered counselling, aimed at me as a person with diabetes, rather than a person, are as follows:</p><p></p><p>From what I see in my own life, with others on the forum, and the reading I have done, I disagree with most of what is typically presented to diabetics - diet advice (eat carbs), treatment of depression (eat tablets), heart health (eat statins), cholesterol (eat low fat). Regardless of whether my personal views are right or wrong, what are the odds that the counselling offered to me, would fit <strong><em>me? </em></strong></p><p></p><p>There are strong arguments to be made that counselling works best when it addresses the person and how they are dealing with the situation, not the situation itself.</p><p></p><p>So, should counselling be offered to people who could benefit from it? Absolutely.</p><p>Should specific diabetes related counselling be offered? I'm deeply sceptical. </p><p></p><p>A holistic approach is often very beneficial, but do I want a counsellor advising me on diet, medication or exercise? They would have to have some pretty hefty qualifications, and a proven track record!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 720921, member: 41816"] My problems with being offered counselling, aimed at me as a person with diabetes, rather than a person, are as follows: From what I see in my own life, with others on the forum, and the reading I have done, I disagree with most of what is typically presented to diabetics - diet advice (eat carbs), treatment of depression (eat tablets), heart health (eat statins), cholesterol (eat low fat). Regardless of whether my personal views are right or wrong, what are the odds that the counselling offered to me, would fit [B][I]me? [/I][/B] There are strong arguments to be made that counselling works best when it addresses the person and how they are dealing with the situation, not the situation itself. So, should counselling be offered to people who could benefit from it? Absolutely. Should specific diabetes related counselling be offered? I'm deeply sceptical. A holistic approach is often very beneficial, but do I want a counsellor advising me on diet, medication or exercise? They would have to have some pretty hefty qualifications, and a proven track record! [/QUOTE]
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