Therapy. . .?!
Question: Does therapy really help people? Does it change lives? My best friend Mike has been going through a hard time, and he has made an appointment to go to a local therapist.
Is it worth the effort?
Answers: Does therapy really help people? Does it change lives? My best friend Mike has been going through a hard time, and he has made an appointment to go to a local therapist.
Is it worth the effort?
Yes, if he chooses an appropriate form of therapy, assesses the therapist, to ensure he is comfortable with that person, and is honest, forthcoming, and co-operative. THERAPISTS: Closely examine the www.1-800-therapist.org website, and use the locators, in section 1, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris and phone book. Personally, I'd opt for a psychologist who believes in only recommending minimal necessary medication, if at all, because they don't issue prescriptions, so are considerably less likely to be involved with the rewards, and inducements offered by sales reps from "big pharma": the large drug companies, to psychiatrists (there are links to, or articles on how psychiatry has become corrupted by money from drug companies, and "how doctors are being manipulated", in section 1: worth reading!). It's important to not only feel comfortable with your therapist, but also to know about their qualifications, and the type of therapy used (read section 1). Some people are in therapy for many years, and pay a small fortune in fees, so recognise that therapists may have a vested interest in keeping their patients coming back. It pays the rent, and permits them to feel that they are fulfilling a useful function in life. For this reason, I believe that, unless there is a need for a specific type of therapy, such as Dialectical Behavio(u)ral Therapy, for Borderline Personality Disorder, or EMDR therapy, for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it is a good idea to start out with a psychologist who uses Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, which often can accomplish all it is capable of, in 6 months, and to fix that time limit in the first session. In that way, the therapist knows that there is only a limited window of opportuntiy to do what they can, and there is no unconscious motivation to attempt to draw things out. If, at the end of that time, you believe you could benefit from a little more therapy, then you can extend it, but I'd advise the therapist a few weeks before the final session, in case they are considering taking on a new patient, leaving you "high, and dry" committed, and without options, except to find someone else. Print/refer, or show him.
I think it depends on the theropist. I have had a couple, my first one was a total idiot, but my second one, whom I'm with now, was a lifesaver-...Litrally! But all up, i would say go for if your mate is really having a tough time. try it out, if no good, then at least you have tried! Goodluck!
Great idea! Get your friend to go to the appointment it is hard to discuss real issues with family and friends. A stranger can help because they dont know you and wont judge. They listen and suggest what is worrying your friend.
A therapist gives an impartial finding on troubles and sometimes they can see simple answers that we as friends miss or cannot tell our friend.
It is better to talk it out than bottle it up as this can drive you crazy and make life very hard for himself and evryone around him.
You are a true friend if you make sure he goes.
Therapist= the rapist
Food for thought
it's only worth the effort i he is willing to work with the theripast....
If it doesn't work with one therapist don't let him give up. Ask him to try at least one more. If he doesn't like the therapist, but is going to stick with him, advise him to look into other options. Some people just don't get along, and some therapists are not as good as others.
yes
I believe that therapy has the potential to help people but in order for it to be beneficial you must be compatible with your therapist and your therapist needs to have plenty of experience with various forms of therapy.
Some therapists really are no more than an overpaid friend...