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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Someone should report those insensitive comments to school leadership. Incredibly insensitive to parents who were having a fairly balanced discussion (and the conversations don’t always go that way!).[/quote]

He was told that he and his coworkers are "completely worthless" and not equipped for their jobs. Parents forget teachers and counselors are on the forum and are human beings. [/quote]

Cliffnotes version: 
 
Parents: It's hard to get mental health help in general, esp now.
Guy: APS has excellent therapists
Specific Parent: My son had a terrible experience getting help with a bullying issue and APS staff are not equipped to handle mental health issues
Guy: Bullshit
Specific Parent: No really, that happened, includes various details about situation and how it wasn't resolved.
Guy: I wholeheartedly disagree.

I mean, I would expect a little more sensitivity and empathy from a counselor...[/quote]

I can see your point. This obviously triggered him as it was very personal and pointed towards his co-workers. It was mentioned he's lost a peer at Wakefield due to COVID. I can understand his reaction, but also would have been nice to see him acknowledge her son had a hard time. [/quote]

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