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Post by Havefaith on May 16, 2016 15:34:47 GMT -8
The therapists you describe don't sound very effective. Are they trained and certified professionals? Or are they just running a therapy group? Either way, their demeanor and presentation do not sound professional at all. One has to ask -- are they doing more harm than good?
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Post by Susan Peabody on May 17, 2016 9:38:48 GMT -8
The therapists you describe don't sound very effective. Are they trained and certified professionals? Or are they just running a therapy group? Either way, their demeanor and presentation do not sound professional at all. One has to ask -- are they doing more harm than good? We have a nice forum about how to select a good therapist. I learned the hard way. My first therapist was mandated by the courts as part of my probation. He was supposed to help me with my self-esteem. Instead he destroyed me by seducing me. Then he dumped me. So I got even and actually charged him for sex in his office. The next therapist was nice, and helped me get into college, but I just vented with him. I never explored my deeper issue until I was with my third and fourth therapists. Please read the forum about how to protect yourself from transference. I had a slip around this. loveaddictionforum.proboards.com/board/94/therapy-medication |
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Post by Havefaith on Jul 30, 2016 8:53:07 GMT -8
My therapist practices Rogerian type therapy. These two sites explain this particular brand of therapy, developed by Dr. Carl Rogers. www.simplypsychology.org/client-centred-therapy.htmlwww.verywell.com/client-centered-therapy-2795999Though it is slow-moving (there is not a time frame as such), it is very client-centered and emphasizes "unconditional positive regard" from the therapist. The therapist creates a VERY safe environment -- and for me, it is exactly what I need, given my chaotic upbringing and a parent who would explode at the drop of a hat. I need to feel safe. Absolutely necessary in order for me to heal. In fact, I recently had a slip and I am very appalled and ashamed at my actions. I am going to meet with my therapist to discuss it and I can always rest assured that I can tell her all the details and everything that I am feeling, and will be able to work through this latest setback with her empathy and absolutely no judgment on my therapist's part. It is a gift... "The therapist must accept the client for who they are and display support and care no matter what the client is facing or experiencing. Rogers believed that people often develop problems because they are accustomed to only receiving conditional support; acceptance that is only offered if the person conforms to certain expectations. By creating a climate of unconditional positive regard, the client feels able to express his or her true emotions without fear of rejection." I wanted to share this information -- this particular therapy approach may not work for everyone, but it has certainly been very effective for me. HaveFaith |
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