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How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "This must be so difficult for both of you. \'a0Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. \'a0Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a few thoughts to share with you.\'a0First and foremost, know that you cannot fix this for him, and get support for yourself.As m... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too. You've had a complicated shock and trauma in your life and in your marriage; it's normal for both of your emotions to move from hope... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a \'93cry for help,\'94 however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a person feels are unbearable. It\'92s wonderful that you want to support your husband, but If your husband is feeling depressed... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to talk about the details, how this is affecting you, and how you can hold onto you are while also being supportive to you husband.From th... | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... |
How can I help my husband after a suicide attempt?"After he got home from the hospital he was angry then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again." | "It seems like you are very receptive of your husband\'92s emotions and want to support him trough this time. \'a0But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. \'a0How are you feeling after the suicide attempt?\'a0 It is common to experience negative feelings while you try to make sense of the incident. \'a... | "Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by your husband's suicide attempt. \'a0 Even if you decide against immediately telling him how you're feeling, knowing this about yourse... |
How do therapists characterize personality types?"How do therapists classify the type of personality their clients have? What characteristics do they look at to decide what type of personality the client has? I've read about this online but I'd like to understand this from a therapist's point of view." | "That's a great question. There is such a wide range of ways to define ""personality"" that it is difficult to identify specific characteristics that are used to identify personality types.That being said, some clinicians will use standardized tests (or assessments) to assess a client's type of personality. While these... | "Not very well :)So, you got the Jungians, and you got the Big Fiver's, and you got every manner of Ivory-Tower Orc in between, loosening the chains on their drooling, snarling Pet Theories...The real truth is, does it matter?\'a0 If it does, what does it matter?If it's still of keen interest to you, I would presume th... |
How do therapists characterize personality types?"How do therapists classify the type of personality their clients have? What characteristics do they look at to decide what type of personality the client has? I've read about this online but I'd like to understand this from a therapist's point of view." | "That's a great question. There is such a wide range of ways to define ""personality"" that it is difficult to identify specific characteristics that are used to identify personality types.That being said, some clinicians will use standardized tests (or assessments) to assess a client's type of personality. While these... | "In my therapy practice I avoid characterizing people except for whether or not they are self-harming or a risk to harm other people.As long as someone is sincerely trying to know more about themselves my work is help the person clarify who they really are and how their true self may be quite different than the life th... |
How do therapists characterize personality types?"How do therapists classify the type of personality their clients have? What characteristics do they look at to decide what type of personality the client has? I've read about this online but I'd like to understand this from a therapist's point of view." | "Not very well :)So, you got the Jungians, and you got the Big Fiver's, and you got every manner of Ivory-Tower Orc in between, loosening the chains on their drooling, snarling Pet Theories...The real truth is, does it matter?\'a0 If it does, what does it matter?If it's still of keen interest to you, I would presume th... | "In my therapy practice I avoid characterizing people except for whether or not they are self-harming or a risk to harm other people.As long as someone is sincerely trying to know more about themselves my work is help the person clarify who they really are and how their true self may be quite different than the life th... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "There is nothing wrong with you! Sometimes we get intrusive thoughts that can be worrisome. One things that can be helpful is to identify if there is a trigger to these thoughts - something in your life that makes these thoughts more common (an experience, a person, a place, a situation, etc.). It will also be helpful... | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We all suffer from random thoughts from time to time. Being able to manage your thoughts and choose what to think about yourself is something you would learn in\'a0 counseling. An effective treatment modality for this situation is cognitive behavioral therapy.", | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "A lot of times the thoughts we have about ourselves are messages we have received from other people and later internalized them. So in that sense, these thoughts are yours and belong to you, but you have received these messages from somebody else. Even though we all receive messages like this at times, it pays to be c... | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Those kinds of thoughts can be quite difficult to handle, but if they are your own thoughts (and not voices you are hearing, which can be very different), they likely are not new to you. From what I've learned from clients I work with, often these thoughts have been quite useful for them over the course of their lives... | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "We have thousands of thoughts a day. Some thoughts we choose to think, and some thoughts are random as you describe. We can't control the first random thought but as soon as we become aware of it we can make a conscious choice to change the thought. Positive affirmations are messages we intentionally read to or tell o... | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Many people have thoughts like those you describe, and often it feels like someone else is saying it because they are things that may have been said to you when you were very young. \'a0When young children hear negative things about themselves they tend to internalize these negative ideas and to form negative core bel... | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Talking to a licensed profession who can discuss this in greater depth can be best.\'a0As a general information, in short, I can say that our thoughts are greatly influenced\'a0by our early life experiences. Our thoughts are processed through schemes, these are mental images or templates by which we make meaning of th... | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Life is beautiful without unwanted thoughts and stress. With proper strategies and tools it is possible to regain control over your thoughts. I guess you are just having ""thoughts"" and not actually ""hearing voices""? My suggestion is to see a therapist and go from there.", | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... |
Why can't I stop these thoughts?"I keep having these random thoughts that I don't want. Things like ""you aren't worth anything."" I know they're my own thoughts but it feels like someone else is saying it.\
What is wrong with me and how can I stop having these thoughts?" | "Those \'a0critical thoughts most likely came into your mind as the way you understood what one of your parents or some other adult who was very meaningful to you, at a very young age.When we are too young to distinguish whether what a grown person tells us, feels accurate, we absorb their opinions as our own.Your ques... | "First off, there is nothing wrong with you. \'a0In fact, having random thoughts we feel we cannot control is actually quite common and normal. \'a0Sometimes our thoughts think they are protecting us (if we think we aren't worth anything, it won't hurt when we get rejected) but they are actually doing quite the opposit... |
I think I empathize too much"I empathize so much even with characters on tv or in video games that I actually feel physical pain. This has made life difficult to say the least.\
I believe I have an actually case of something called hyper empathy disorder. But since it's such a new disorder I can't find any informati... | "It sounds like this would be difficult at times, particularly if you feel misunderstood.You may or may not know that we all have chemicals in our brain. We also have different sections of our brain that become active when different things happen. There is a part of our brain where a lot of our emotions originate that ... | "The world needs more people lately who have such a high degree of empathy which you describe in yourself!If it feels a little burdensome, then look to balance what is too much with its opposite. \'a0Since you're giving a lot of empathy, maybe you'd like receiving a lot of empathy.In the situation you describe, when yo... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "When you find the right therapist, you will feel understood on a deeper level. \'a0You'll feel that they not only understood what you were saying, but that they were also able to catch the ""in between the lines"" part and put into words what you have not been able to. \'a0The relationship with your therapist should b... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The most important agent of change in therapy is your relationship with your therapist. It is so important for you to find a therapist that you trust and feel comfortable enough to just lay everything out there and be vulnerable with. Therapy is really building a safe and healthy relationship with a professional that ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "You know have the right therapist if:Your counselor specializes in what you are seeking help for or they have experience with treating people with similar issues.They are ethical and are able to understand your culture or religious norms.They are licensed in your state.They are able to provide you treatment that is ta... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "When you have the right therapist you just know, as evidence of the help that you have received, the progress that you have made, \'a0from the rapport and partnership that you have gained with your therapist, and from if you feel supported in a way that is helpful to you, as well as if your therapist has a good unders... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "This is a great question.\'a0 A good therapist should first be someone you can trust and second, someone who encourages you to be honest with yourself.\'a0 Therapy is a time to learn new coping skills and learn more about yourself.\'a0 You have the answers you need within yourself,\'a0 but it sometimes takes a keen ea... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "If you connect with your therapist and can say whatever you want to say and not be judged.", |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Having the perfect therapist can be the\'a0key to any\
fruitful relationship. My private practice uses Life Coaching, though I am\
professionally qualified in many therapeutic modalities. The therapeutic\
relationship is the initial step of any treatment program or goal attainment\
process. We can discover an apprecia... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The right therapist is [a] man or woman with whom you see an immediate and continual improvement in your issue, up until the point when you no longer need them anymore.Think of them as a mechanic who should be able to fix your car relatively quickly; and, if he doesn't fix it, you fire him :)", |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "One way is to bring one's concerns or desires to the therapist directly, rather than trying to subtly 'train' them. Here's why I say that:\'a0One quite important healing factor in a psychotherapy is discovering that problems in the therapy and the therapeutic relationship can be solved together.\'a0It is a safety zone... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "If you are seeking personal development and challenge resolution in a Christian context, I am the right counselor for you. I will balance the needs of your temperament with scripture, prayer, and cognitive therapy techniques.", |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "You should feel generally comfortable with your therapist. \'a0Your therapist should be able to challenge you when necessary, and be able to provide support at other times. \'a0I don't know if you can really ""train"" your therapist to give you what you need from treatment. \'a0Definitely let your therapist \'a0know \... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Your comfort with a therapist is one of the most essential aspects of a quality therapeutic relationship. \'a0Don\'92t be afraid to ask questions about the therapist\'92s approach and background. \'a0 Do you feel heard and understood? \'a0Do you find the feedback helpful and directed toward achieving your goals. \'a0E... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "You should like and trust your counselor. Sounds like a big ole \'93DUH\'94. But you will not believe the number of people I have met with that have described their past counselor as \'93totally opposite than me\'94 or someone who \'93didn\'92t get me\'94 or \'93had totally opposing beliefs as me\'94. Suggestion to th... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "I think it's crucial that a person finds the ""right"" therapist. Questions, questions, questions! First I would ask them if they have experience and training in whatever the primary issues are that you are wanting to work on. You want to make sure the therapist has the skills and experience to help you. It's okay to ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The first thing I would ask yourself is how do you feel when it is time to go to therapy? What do you notice inside your body? Are you sick to your stomach? Neutral? Dreading it? Your body will give you indications as to how safe you feel. Your relationship with your therapist is like any other relationship...you need... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "You can certainly ask the therapist questions such as their style or issues they have experience working with. You can also determine whether a therapist is the right fit if you feel a connection or alliance and feel that you are working together toward your goals. It is important to be open and honest with your thera... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Though this varies from person to person, I think finding the right therapist involves finding someone who you're comfortable opening up to and speaking your mind, including your preferred areas of focus for treatment. It's important to be aligned with your therapist's general approach and, to find someone who you fee... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "How do you know anything is ""right"" for you? I think it's an intuitive process, and not always based on the objective expertise of the therapist, either (most psychotherapy research has concluded that the client-therapist relationship is the strongest factor in success in therapy.) But, in my view what is important ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Hello and thanks for your question! It's important to have the right therapist. I encourage you to start by checking out the website of the therapist. Their blog articles will reflect the kind of work they do and the approach they may take while working with you. If there's an email listed, go ahead and reach out. Ask... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The most important part of therapy is finding a therapist who is the right fit and you feel you can connect to. Feeling comfortable with your therapist and feeling that you can be vulnerable is what will assist in helping you find what you want out of therapy. It also sounds like discussing with a potential therapist ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Finding the right therapist for you may take time - or you may find one the first try. Two important things to think about when first finding a therapist are \'93do I feel safe?\'94 and \'93do I feel heard?\'94 The first time seeing a therapist can be anxiety provoking. It may be uncomfortable. Unless there are giant ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Quick Way to Assess a\
Great Therapist\'a0A colleague and I were discussing the characteristics of\
successful therapists. I gave him some traits, some of which were listed by\
Robinson (2012). The therapist should be able to listen to your story, build\
rapport, establish a relationship, demonstrate empathy, adapt tr... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The therapeutic relationship should be collaborative. \'a0The client is the expert on their life, and the therapist is the expert on helping the client to develop their sense of being. Growth occurs as a result of challenges. Therefore, I would suggest not looking to train the therapist, but rather to find one that wi... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "You'll know you have the right therapist when after the first few sessions you feel comfortable enough to tell them things you wouldn't tell anyone else. It's important in therapy for that rapport to be built from the beginning and that you as the client feel comfortable enough to share what you need to share. You sho... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Finding the right therapist can be difficult, especially if you've never tried it before. Things to consider are location, availability and what specifically are you looking for. Some practitioners specifically only work with a certain type of issue (i.e eating disorders, adolescents, anger management, life transition... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Choosing the right therapist can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. I know many people come to therapy with hesitations and potential fears but a therapist should be there to help you along the way and support you as you build a trusting and collaborative relationship. You won't have to ""train"" your therapist to giv... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Counselors do not expect to gain your trust during the first session. Trust is earned and gained through the therapeutic process. You may know you have the right therapist if you feel a lack of judgement or even unconditional positive regard for the choices you make in therapy. Good counselors will keep you accountabl... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "You will know you have the right therapist when you feel at ease and comfortable to share deep feelings.You do not hold back and feel total acceptance and validation by your therapist. Listen to your feelings and letthem guide your decision.Your therapist and you will work together to decide what is best for you with ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The most important thing is it has to feel right.\'a0 While that sounds vague and not very scientific it is the most important part of therapy.\'a0 Us counselors call it therapeutic rapport and without it therapy is not very effective.\'a0 You want to know you can trust your therapist, that you are not being judged, t... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "What an important question! I think one of the first things to assess is this: Do you feel comfortable with your therapist? Do you feel like you can talk openly about what's going on in your life without feeling judged? Do you experience your therapy as a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings? Feeling comfo... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "This is a great question. Finding the right therapist can be tricky because you don't really know how someone will be like until you meet them. A few ways to prescreen are to:- Visit the therapist's website, psychologytoday profile, social media, etc...- Have a phone call with the therapist prior to your first appoint... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "I believe that the right counsellor will help you feel empowered, supported and understood. You should feel comfortable opening up and not be concerned that they will judge you for what you say or decide to do. I find this important to let my clients know during intake that they will never be judged for the decisions ... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Such a good question! \'a0Sometimes, clients will feel like they are not connecting with their therapist and will put it on themselves. \'a0In truth, the bond between therapist and client is the #1 predictor of positive outcomes in therapy. \'a0Ask yourself these questions: does it feel like this person can come to ca... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "This is a great question. There could be a few ways to \'93know\'94\
that you\'92ve found a good fit and you and your therapist are therapeutically compatible.\
First, I would recommend listening to your intuition and pay attention to how\
you feel, if there are feeling-indicators that you are comfortable, feel safe\
... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Good question!The client's job is to concentrate on stating the details of their problem and to thoughtfully engage in a dialogue about these areas with the therapist.The most difficult job for a client is willingness to self-examine, hold oneself accountable for relationship and life situations, and honestly feel the... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "Thinking whether or not you have the right therapist can be overwhelming if you are not sure what you want or need. But think of this, you feel safe and comfortable that you share what you\'92ve never told anybody. You feel understood and listened to. You feel their support. \'a0You trust them. Do you believe they can... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "The ""right"" therapist is a combination of expertise in the areas where you require, and fit as far as how comfortable you feel in speaking and sharing with that person.\'a0 People generally are quite good at determining whether or not someone fits well with their personality and style; and another key to know whethe... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | You have the right therapist if you feel safe with that person. Safety consists of feeling that who you are and what you say is valued. The right therapist is not an 'all knowing person you must obey'. He or she is a person with skilled knowledge who respects you as a partner in your self discovery. The right therapist... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "If your therapist is attentive and compassionate to what you are sharing then you will know you have a true connection with him or her and that he or she is the right match for you. Having a therapist who has a good location and inviting office is also a good sign that you have the right one!", | "This is a really important question, because you don't want to waste your time and money with a therapist who is not a good fit for you.\'a0 I think the most important factor that makes a good therapist match is trust-- do you trust this person to be able to help you meet your therapy goals?\'a0 There are few things y... |
How would I know if I have the right therapist?"How do you know you have the right therapist for you?\
How would I know how to ""train"" my therapist to be able to give me what I need from treatment?" | "When you find the right therapist, you will feel understood on a deeper level. \'a0You'll feel that they not only understood what you were saying, but that they were also able to catch the ""in between the lines"" part and put into words what you have not been able to. \'a0The relationship with your therapist should b... | "The most important agent of change in therapy is your relationship with your therapist. It is so important for you to find a therapist that you trust and feel comfortable enough to just lay everything out there and be vulnerable with. Therapy is really building a safe and healthy relationship with a professional that ... |
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