Clayton Behavioral’s program for Distressed Physicians and Business Executives (DPBE) is for health professionals and business executives that have been identified either thru personal self-awareness or in the work place as difficult to work with, angry, controlling or are even suspected of having a drug or alcohol misuse problem.
The process begins with an initial interview with Dr. Allen Tamaren, the executive director of the program. Often the issues challenging the distressed professional can be worked through with one-on-one coaching and counseling. If the issues are more serious, we may recommend a comprehensive evaluation to more concisely identify problem areas. We work with distressed professionals to thoroughly assess and identify causes for behavioral issues and to devise a plan for counseling and coaching.
Program Director : Allen Tamaren, PhD (314-222-5890)
Who is a distressed physician or executive? How do they behave?
Distressed or disruptive professionals often exhibit a chronic pattern of contentious, threatening, intractable behaviors that are inappropriate in the work place and not in sync with the work place culture. Distressed professionals create an atmosphere that interferes with efficient and effective work flow. This is habitual behavior, not the rare outburst of an acutely fatigued individual in the face of a frustrating challenge. While the distressed professional may recognize that his or her behavior is exaggerated or inappropriate, he or she often lacks self-awareness and does not understand or recognize the impact of his/her behavior on others.
Hallmarks of the distressed physician or executive are:
The actions of a distressed professional can result in:
Assessment for Distressed Professionals
As stated earlier the majority of professionals resolve their issues through the coaching and counseling process. However, when the situation dictates a more intensive program in which the hospital administration, the employer, or the individuals themselves require a more thorough evaluation, our medical and therapeutic team will provide the following assessments, as appropriate.
Counseling and Coaching Options
Following the initial assessment, the following recommendations may occur, depending on the level of distress:
Treatment Goals
In general, treatment goals for distressed physicians or executives include:
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Annex
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