Dr Phil - Page 6

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

On 2/5/2015 JeanLouiseFinch said:

Not true. Dr. Phil asked the boy where his parents were, why they weren't there. I don't recall the answer. Maybe they've thrown in the towel. Maybe the boy doesn't want to face them.

I thought Dr. Phil was hard on them today because he had to be. The parents obviously haven't gotten through to their daughter. The mom admitted they didn't know what to do and the girl has been so messed up that she's not going to go find help on her own. With 16 OD's, there was no time to waste and coddle her. He had to get those kids to wake up and wake up NOW.

I agree. When he gives "help", it's the best and most expensive kind. He didn't throw the boyfriend out - he told him to leave and is getting help for him too. His parents weren't there because they didn't want to be part of it. I think the girl's parents were the ones who contacted the show.

I think he did the right thing. He knows addicts when he sees them and those two were "high" even on the show. He had to be firm with them. They probably won't even remember what all was said and done a few hours later.

But, at least, they'll be in rehab. The rest is up to them.

cater · ‎03-10-2010

Nothing is cheap when Dr. Phil extends his help, he tries to get the best help he can for people at different places. Honestly I cannot see why people take swipes at him. I have yet to see a program were he didn't give 100% to try an help the people who came to his show. I like him and I watch him every day so I guess its up to everyone to watch what they want. By the way the book some were talking about on here is it is a #1 best seller this week so there are people who think enough about him to purchase his book.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

On 2/5/2015 cater said:
Nothing is cheap when Dr. Phil extends his help, he tries to get the best help he can for people at different places. Honestly I cannot see why people take swipes at him. I have yet to see a program were he didn't give 100% to try an help the people who came to his show. I like him and I watch him every day so I guess its up to everyone to watch what they want. By the way the book some were talking about on here is it is a #1 best seller this week so there are people who think enough about him to purchase his book.

He exploits vulnerable people. If you remember the incident with Britany Spears he was accused of violating and betraying the trust of the family and placing his wants first. Ted Williams (the infamous homeless man) was another "guest" on his show which made many wonder what Phil's motives were. And then there was the time when the show posted bail for one of the girls of the "Polk County 8".

Two women who participated in his "Dr Phil's House" sued him. The suit claimed the women were imprisoned in a room with a nude man. The show came to an undisclosed settlement with the women.

His show also came to a $10.5M settlement over his Shape Up! product. The suit filed by 3 women claimed he defrauded fans with his diet supplement.

He's also had very fragile people in front of the camera and it becomes a circus not a healing experience.

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NC Bandwagon · ‎05-03-2014

I don't watch his show much, but from what I've heard, Dr. Phil is very no nonsense. He is not your father, not your friend, not your buddy...he's there to help as a professional and that's all. Many hardcore drug addicts are master manipulators (much like being a abusive relationship with someone). They know when to turn on the tears, how long to turn on the tears, who to turn the tears on with, how often to turn on the tears and they're usually very good at making the family members out to be the bad guys.

Dr. Phil's being doing this for a very long time, so he probably fell for that several times during his early years of being a psychologist. It's not that Dr. Phil is mean and doesn't have compassion. I think he's just been played many, many times in the past and simply won't fall for it anymore. He can be harsh at times, but I think it may be needed for some. Remember, there's a lot that these drug addicts put their families through, things that we don't get to see.

If you've ever watched a show on A&E called Intervention, you'd know what I'm talking about. I've watched that show and it ain't pretty. Many of the addicts are not sitting in a ball all day, crying and taking drugs. Many of them are very sweet when they leave the house. Then when they get home, they neglect their children and bring strange people around them, scream at their family members, physically attack their parents, steal money and prescription medicine their family members, it's all a mess.

Dr. Phil probably saw that coming for those two (he's probably seen it happen in the past) and simply wasn't having it.

Just my opinion (except the part about that show Intervention, that stuff really did happen).

Before anyone says that the show Intervention was fake because it was a reality show, I don't think it was. Half the time at the end, there wasn't a happy, fix-all ending. Half the time, the drug addict would leave rehab early, go back to drinking/doing drugs, wouldn't even go to rehab and would proceed to cut family members out of their lives forever....usually the rehab specialist would prepare the family members for that and let them know, "if this doesn't work out, you still have to for yourself and for your family, and get yourselves the help you need."

It's a cold, hard, harsh reality.....one that Dr. Phil has probably already encountered many times. Dr. Phil embarrassed them in front of a live studio audience? They'll live. They probably already made their family members feel like garbage many times in the past that we didn't get to see. The difference? Dr. Phil is trying to help, they were trying to manipulate.

Again, just my opinion. Sorry for the long block 'o text.

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June Lands · ‎11-13-2014

Dr. Phil is a celebrity... actor and a phoney. PERIOD. Like Dr. OZ, he has sold his soul to the almighty dollar God and will push, sell, and do ANYTHING to get good ratings to make more $$$$.

dmod nj · ‎10-04-2011

On 2/5/2015 glb613 said:
On 2/5/2015 Smaug said:
On 2/5/2015 Preds said:
He is the almighty and you do as he says! Do you hear me! I'm still angry about him being here talking to the Vandy trial. He will mess the rest of this investigation up and give the ones already charged so much to get them off .... ${#emotions_dlg.angry}$ ${#emotions_dlg.angry}$ ${#emotions_dlg.angry}$ .

Good gawd he's such a maroon ${#emotions_dlg.angry}$

I'm curious, what is your educational background?

I'm curious, what is your educational background?

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terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

Dr. Phil is an entertainer (and not a very good one, IMO)

His "therapy" on TV is a sham and a joke...so is his advice.

I have an MSW, with studies in macro and micro social work (counseling).

bells4me · ‎03-13-2010

Why would you watch ""a jerk"". At least he has credentials which I don't think any of you bashing him have.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

On 2/6/2015 straitgirl said:
Why would you watch "a jerk". At least he has credentials which I don't think any of you bashing him have.

He may have credentials but he lacks sense.

BTW you might find this interesting:

" … In January 1989, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists reprimanded Phillip McGraw, Ph.D. for having an inappropriate dual relationship with a patient. As noted below, the Board concluded that McGraw had hired a former patient and that "probable cause existed with regard to a possible failure to provide proper separation between termination of therapy and the initiation of employment." McGraw was required to undergo a psychological evaluation, complete a course in professional ethics, and have his practice monitored for one year. His complaint file was closed in June 1990 after the Board determined that he had satisfactorily complied with its order…"

http://www.casewatch.org/board/psych/mcgraw.shtml

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