tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post1684658648421407921..comments2024-03-20T19:17:02.285-07:00Comments on IN THE NEWS: "Dr. Phil" controversy highlights public confusion over psychologyKaren Franklin, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01032855743077403199noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post-22661166229409580542017-10-18T12:47:38.088-07:002017-10-18T12:47:38.088-07:00I believe that often times those who seek out Dr. ...I believe that often times those who seek out Dr. Phil's help are desperate. They are at the end of their rope and can't afford the kind of professional help that they know Dr. Phil has access to. And if they can get on the show then he will offer, and pay, for the help they are desperately seeking. I know because I was desperate and sought out his help in 2008. Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311369182047560763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post-62885369616541806172017-10-18T12:43:07.513-07:002017-10-18T12:43:07.513-07:00Honestly I believe that most people who seek out D...Honestly I believe that most people who seek out Dr. Phil's help are often at the end of their rope. They can't afford the type of professional help that they know they need and knowing that Dr. Phil will offer that to them through his many connections, free of charge, is their only hope. I would if that was my last option.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311369182047560763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361358365193630538.post-15154274128808014912014-06-02T06:11:39.237-07:002014-06-02T06:11:39.237-07:00Oddly enough, it is john Q. Public's own fault...Oddly enough, it is john Q. Public's own fault for not taking the high road and seeking out the advice of a truly licensed professional concerning matter of their well being. As it is very easy to point the finger at these so called spokespersons, the public must take a bit of responsibility and do the research as well. Would you want TV doctors from that show ER working on you?Alex Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403346738622285962noreply@blogger.com