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Dear Unit Director,

As a patient on the Crisis Stabilization Unit, I feel you should be made aware of the subject matter of a recent Patient Education Group, conducted by Unit employee, Mimi.
The topic of the discussion as introduced by Mimi was "Sexuality." What ensued was a largely Judeo-Christian influenced plea for abstinence from casual sexual encounters as well as masturbation. During the discussion, the patients were regaled with tales of Mimi's failed marriage. We were also made privy to Mimi's struggles with resisting the temptation to masturbate as well as how long she has remained celibate (8 years). Mimi referred to us as sinners at least twice, and wrapped up her presentation by informing us that she knew where she was going when she died. She then asked the group, "Do you [know where we are going when we expire]?" Not only was the subject matter and the religious context objectionable, the forum was uncharacteristically one-sided. Most group leaders encourage an interactive discourse that seems to be more beneficial for all attendees.

Thank you for your time and consideration,
Katherine