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.      

Congratulations, Annah!

I found something just for you Annah, you can use this on your business card or something: 

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?   

Quote from: peky on December 21, 2012, 04:18:34 PM
How do you know the examiners are sane?   

What does it matter as long as they can sign her off?

Quote from: bev2 on December 21, 2012, 05:35:01 PM
What does it matter as long as they can sign her off?

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?

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