Forum Lingo

[Chook]

Many say "T" in a sentence.
Had me stumped for a bit, finally worked out that "T" is a therapist and then felt clever using it in a post :confused:

What does the "((((( name )))))" mean?

That's two for now, I'm sure there are others....:whistling:

 

[BloomInWinter]

The (((((name)))) means you are receiving a hug.

(((((Chook)))))

 

[Chook]

Well there you go.

I was way off the mark, thought it was a small warning to like "attention" or "be careful" what they say.

But sometimes the context didn't suit.

Thanks for clarifying (((BloomInWinter))). Cyber hugs are great :)

 

[Nicolette]

I actually just write ((hugs)) because that is how I first learned it... all in all the same thing.

 

[KP the nut]

((((Chook)))), sorry I am probably the forums worst offender :rolleyes:. So just for you (((Hugs)))

I also struggle with some of the lingo. Then when I learn it and use it with my girls, they just fall about laughing.

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

This is the one place where I have been able to catch up on the lingo. It's unbelievable because I can actually see it.

The T I figured out early because someone wrote out therapist and then put T into ( ). The hugs I figured out thanks to Nicolette spelling out hugs and others putting the name.

The one I am still working on is P vs. p. I'm guessing P is psychiatrist and p is psychologist. However it is still a guess.

 

[Nicolette]

The one I am still working on is P vs. p. I'm guessing P is psychiatrist and p is psychologist. However it is still a guess.

Yes, DGN, my jury is out on which is what when I see such an abbreviation. I also find the correct assumption of the use psych or psyc confusing. I think this is one that shouldn't be abbreviated being the difference especially with diagnosis. I find I always have to ask which one it is when a member is referring to who diagnosed them.

Shrink to me refers to psychiatrist but I guess that could be a wrong assumption. :rolleyes:

 

[Chook]

Thanks for the replies people and glad I'm not alone DGN...:p

Oh and KP The nut......Now that I understand the "(( name ))" thing, your definitely not an offender using it, more like a very caring and supportive person here (((KP)))

Chook

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Thank you for the clarification, Nicolette! I agree with you in that it does become quite complicated with the psych abbreviations. There are significant distinctions between psychologists and psychiatrists. For the most part those are even international.

However, if certain television programs which revolve around psychological themes cannot agree on which "psych" a certain character is. From episode to episode you cannot be sure what kind of degree and qualifications the "psych" character is. So, honestly I don't think I will be expecting the general population to agree on on those.

Yes, "shrink" does indeed refer to psychiatrists. That is what the psychological television shows cannot keep separate.

Finally, the really scary thing is that I am, by degree, a psychologist. However, anyone who thinks I can diagnose anyone or provide therapy is in for a deep surprise. I am certainly not a clinician. There are as many different types of psychologists on the face of this planet as their are psychologists. The type that I am even has between 5 and 10 different names: developmental psychologist, child psychologist, psycholinguist, developmental scientist, research psychologist, academic psychologist, cross-cultural psychologist, etc... All of the names are correct, but it depends what you would like to emphasize. In academia, people in the various departments cannot even agree where psychologists like me should work. This makes it just one more reason I have no idea who I am, what I am, where I am from, etc...

I'll let everyone here know once I figure out who I am in therapy ;).

 

[Nighthawk]

I allways assumed that P was for Psych Doc. Any way if someone is refering to T it is usally therpist and if TT then Trauma Therapist. Thats what I thought. ;)

 

[Nicolette]

I allways assumed that P was for Psych Doc.

And my question to you would be is Psych a psychiatrist or psychologist as the term doctor can mean a variety of things.

 

[Sammy]

If something doesn't make sense to me, I just shrug my shoulders and take a guess. Eventually it makes sense. I kinda figure I'm probably as confusing (confused??) as anyone else!