How many youth have you corrupted?
"Corrupting the youth" was the charge leveled against Socrates, the Greek educator. Using the power of asking questions, Socrates empowered his students to question the status quo and resist the sophistry of intellectuals and the government.
Sounds like a task similar to that of de-hypnotizing the prevailing drug culture and symptom-treating mentality of patients. It starts by showing up curious about what patients believe. And why they believe it.
Careful! Don't use curiosity as a "technique." Patients can tell when your questions are merely a set up for your premeditated ear raping. You won't corrupt anyone (regardless of age) that way!
Instead, show up empty so you can receive and learn. Be mindful that patients aren't consulting you because they sense a deficiency in their beliefs about the nature of health. However, their lack of health might just be an access point. If you're curious.
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