Diagnosis Quote by Onno van der Hart
![“..."Suzette Boon also become very much involved [in dissocation]... She was in my office and was a family therapist, and when I left for a yearlong sabbatical in Isreal, she took over my patients. And the interesting thing is that she was very skeptical about what I was seeing, while now she's one…” quote by Onno van der Hart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b3/onno-van-der-hart-98852_diagnosis_suzette-boon-also-become-very-much-invol_1944390.jpg)
““..."Suzette Boon also become very much involved [in dissocation]... She was in my office and was a family therapist, and when I left for a yearlong sabbatical in Isreal, she took over my patients. And the interesting thing is that she was very skeptical about what I was seeing, while now she's one of the real experts in Europe and has done marvelous research with regard to the diagnosis of the dissociative disorders!””
About This Quote
A therapist initially doubted a colleague’s observations, yet the colleague later became a leading expert in dissociative disorders through research.
In simple terms: Skepticism turned into expertise after research.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, support rigorous inquiry.
Themes
psychology
research
expertise
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
anecdotal
professional
When to use this quote
- clinical supervision
- academic collaboration
- patient care
- research development
Key Concepts
dissociation
clinical practice
professional growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can skepticism be constructive in clinical practice?
- What supports help a colleague become an expert?
A Different Perspective
Expertise may emerge from initial doubt, requiring openness to evidence.
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