Post by Dr. Roger Harrison on May 12, 2015 17:44:33 GMT
To:Jason Conway.
CC:@kelly, Shauna Alice Keys, Chicago "Roo" Eastlyn.
Dear Sir (and ladies),
This morning, I met with Captain Miller regarding your "personnel problem" with Lt. Maggie Lefebvre. Dr. Kells has re-referred her to me; I should see her shortly.
As I advised Captain Miller, your best course of action, at this time, is to allow myself and Dr Kells to be the "bad guys" while you and Kelly take on a more parental role. Captain Miller has some ideas, but I want to share MINE with you at your earliest convinence. We can even chat at mess, just let me know.
Dr. Kells has convinced Lt. Lefebvre to at least see a physical therapist, and myself, for the time being. Baby steps. The plan for now, on my end, is to guide the Lt. through a series of exercises so we can identify and address the reasons why she feels the need to be so...well...obvious. My professional view is that a formal punishment of any kind is a bad idea-the whole "tell me I can't and I will" idea; Maggie will just fight back harder. Of course, there will need to be a series of consequences in place, but I suggested to Miller that you and she get together an outline of what you expect for Maggie-and always, ALWAYS stick to it. Never waver, and ALWAYS stick to the consequences you two decide on. It's probably a good idea to include Major Eastlyn, as well, at least in the instances when Maggie will be under her command (I have CC'd her this email, as well, and have met with her before.) Miss Lefebvre will benefit from a structured, consequence-and-reward system-I am sorry, but we're dealing with a person whose emotional wellness is rather like that of a young child, and while she's certainly smart enough to overcome it quickly, she's floundering. Give her a JOB, something to do, even if you have to make something up, and promote from within. I think the biggest issue at hand is that she is bored, and bordness leads to recklessness.
Best of luck, and as always, my door is open if you need further discussions.
Cordially,
Roger Harrison, PhD, OD, PsychD.
CC:@kelly, Shauna Alice Keys, Chicago "Roo" Eastlyn.
Dear Sir (and ladies),
This morning, I met with Captain Miller regarding your "personnel problem" with Lt. Maggie Lefebvre. Dr. Kells has re-referred her to me; I should see her shortly.
As I advised Captain Miller, your best course of action, at this time, is to allow myself and Dr Kells to be the "bad guys" while you and Kelly take on a more parental role. Captain Miller has some ideas, but I want to share MINE with you at your earliest convinence. We can even chat at mess, just let me know.
Dr. Kells has convinced Lt. Lefebvre to at least see a physical therapist, and myself, for the time being. Baby steps. The plan for now, on my end, is to guide the Lt. through a series of exercises so we can identify and address the reasons why she feels the need to be so...well...obvious. My professional view is that a formal punishment of any kind is a bad idea-the whole "tell me I can't and I will" idea; Maggie will just fight back harder. Of course, there will need to be a series of consequences in place, but I suggested to Miller that you and she get together an outline of what you expect for Maggie-and always, ALWAYS stick to it. Never waver, and ALWAYS stick to the consequences you two decide on. It's probably a good idea to include Major Eastlyn, as well, at least in the instances when Maggie will be under her command (I have CC'd her this email, as well, and have met with her before.) Miss Lefebvre will benefit from a structured, consequence-and-reward system-I am sorry, but we're dealing with a person whose emotional wellness is rather like that of a young child, and while she's certainly smart enough to overcome it quickly, she's floundering. Give her a JOB, something to do, even if you have to make something up, and promote from within. I think the biggest issue at hand is that she is bored, and bordness leads to recklessness.
Best of luck, and as always, my door is open if you need further discussions.
Cordially,
Roger Harrison, PhD, OD, PsychD.
