I passed my Ordination Psychiatric Examination with flying colors today.
When they informed me that I was sane (of course I already knew this lol) the first thing that popped in my mind was "I wonder if this examination was a requirement for every Christian denomination...how many pastors would fail it."
Certainly got me thinking. Thankfully, most mainline denominations require psychiatric examinations before ordination.
Congratulations!
I think.
Quote from: Annah on December 21, 2012, 02:18:56 AM
I passed my Ordination Psychiatric Examination with flying colors today.
Congratulations! :)
I had my regular psychiatric exam a couple of days ago and I too am still sane. I think we are both doing well.
It is a good thing they did not ask us. We would have said she is crazy.
In a good way.
Congratulations!
Congrats. You are one step closer. That is so great!
thanks everyone
I was told that by my therapist years ago, but then I realized, its just her opinion...
But Congratulations on achieving what so many seem to fail at. ;D
Congratulations, Annah!
I found something just for you Annah, you can use this on your business card or something: >:-) :angel:QuoteActs 26:24
[ Paul Appeals to Agrippa to Believe ] While he was making this defense, Festus exclaimed, "You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!"
How do you know the examiners are sane? >:-) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: peky on December 21, 2012, 04:18:34 PM
How do you know the examiners are sane? >:-) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
What does it matter as long as they can sign her off?
:o
Quote from: bev2 on December 21, 2012, 05:35:01 PM
What does it matter as long as they can sign her off?
:o
Are they psychiatrists?
My first [post was a "tongue in cheek" for the enlighten one (the OP).
So yeah, Annah, yes I am happy for you, and congratulations!!
One question: where the examiners psychiatrists?
Quote from: bev2 on December 21, 2012, 05:35:01 PM
What does it matter as long as they can sign her off?
:o
Peky was just joking.
Its from a team of Psychiatrists who are part of a larger network of Psychiatrists who sets what their standard of sanity based on DSM IV.
So its not subjective based on one psych or therapist
"Well, it's official...I'm not insane" I never had any doubts, Annah.
<Alright boys, it looks like we won't be needing that straitjacket after all!>
Quote from: Annah on December 21, 2012, 05:57:58 PM
Peky was just joking.
Its from a team of Psychiatrists who are part of a larger network of Psychiatrists who sets what their standard of sanity based on DSM IV.
So its not subjective based on one psych or therapist
Wow girl, now I am impress. Those people tend to be 'hard asses" you know. BTW to be in good standing, every psychiatrist has to be periodically evaluated =what a treat!!!
I know you journey has been hard and that you have made many sacrifices to be where you are, so this is a good Christmas present for a wonderful Lady
"I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested."
Congratulations and big huggs, Annah.
Now on the lighter side of life, we have to determine what "sane" is !!!
Maybe Douglas Adams was onto something with his 6 book trilogy of the Hitchhikers Guide. He found the answer very quickly, but had a devil of a job finding the question.
Hope 2013 realises all your hopes and dreams in abundance
Love
Catherine
Quote from: peky on December 21, 2012, 06:07:29 PM
Wow girl, now I am impress. Those people tend to be 'hard asses" you know. BTW to be in good standing, every psychiatrist has to be periodically evaluated =what a treat!!!
I know you journey has been hard and that you have made many sacrifices to be where you are, so this is a good Christmas present for a wonderful Lady
Thank you!
And yes.. I will agree that they are not the type of people that others gloat about. Students are just glad when its done. It isn't a test people look forward to. My psychiatric test I had to take was nothing compared to this test.
Congrats Annah!
What denomination are you working on being ordained in?
Quote from: LearnedHand on December 22, 2012, 08:42:33 AM
Congrats Annah!
What denomination are you working on being ordained in?
United Church of Christ
Congrats!!! am sure it feels great to be told something you already know :)
Wish you the best at your new denomination!!! :icon_bunch: :eusa_clap:
Quote from: Arch on December 21, 2012, 06:16:30 PM
"I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested."
Arghhh you beat me to it.
Congratulations!
Quote from: Annah on December 22, 2012, 12:57:42 PM
United Church of Christ
Yeah, when my ex had her psych eval for the UCC we had many a joke that about what was considered insane. I think she had even said that sane people don't go into ministry! :D
Quote from: Annah on December 22, 2012, 12:57:42 PM
United Church of Christ
Haha, so they test for sanity. Everyone knows the UCC is insane. No seriously love the UCC and am a member. Most LBGT (including the T) congregation. Ever seen the movie "Call Me Malcolm?" of course it is about a transman, not a transwoman. Cool though.
--Jay
Quote from: aleon515 on December 22, 2012, 09:47:51 PM
Haha, so they test for sanity. Everyone knows the UCC is insane. No seriously love the UCC and am a member. Most LBGT (including the T) congregation. Ever seen the movie "Call Me Malcolm?" of course it is about a transman, not a transwoman. Cool though.
--Jay
I am personally friends with Malcolm. He and I are delegates for the 2013 Synod in Long Beach, California to introduce Trans care (including SRS) in their pension package for all employees for the UCC.
But yes, take comfort in knowing all UCC Ministers must take a VERY involving Psychiatric examination
Quote from: Annah on December 22, 2012, 10:00:29 PM
But yes, take comfort in knowing all UCC Ministers must take a VERY involving Psychiatric examination
Yeah. What my ex described sounded pretty grueling. Would you say it was harder than writing an ordination paper?
Quote from: Constance on December 22, 2012, 10:11:34 PM
Yeah. What my ex described sounded pretty grueling. Would you say it was harder than writing an ordination paper?
it depends on your conference. I think the ordination paper is more grueling.
I'm sane. It's the only thing all the voices in my agree upon.
Quote from: tekla on December 22, 2012, 10:26:26 PM
I'm sane. It's the only thing all the voices in my agree upon.
Personally, I think you've lost your "head."
Quote from: Annah on December 22, 2012, 10:00:29 PM
I am personally friends with Malcolm. He and I are delegates for the 2013 Synod in Long Beach, California to introduce Trans care (including SRS) in their pension package for all employees for the UCC.
But yes, take comfort in knowing all UCC Ministers must take a VERY involving Psychiatric examination
Hey that's cool! I never knew anybody had to take a sanity test.
--Jay
Annah
I had a certificate from my therapist that stated I was sane, unfortunately it has since expired.
Might be good to see if yours has one as well.
We can't have too many sane people in the world.
J