Posted by pinkeye on September 8, 2004, at 20:00:06
In reply to Re: How do I go shopping for a therapist? » pinkeye, posted by Dinah on September 8, 2004, at 19:50:37
Thanks a lot Dinah.
Actually from what you say, I think my previous therapist is probably CBT. And it did help me immensely. But now, I guess I don't need CBT. I know all the actions that I can do. I guess I just need someone to vent. The person should not become tired of hearing the same issues and same complaints over and over again and not being able to do anything about it. That is the kind of therapy that would help me now. If I go to CBT, I think they may become frustrated after sometime or not interested in hearing the same thing again and again.
Which therapy would help with that?
Pinkeye.
> Well, for example, CBT is very here and now oriented. You therapist will only be interested in taking a history for background purposes. They won't delve deeply into your childhood except perhaps to look for clues to unhealthy ways of thinking and acting.
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> You'd probably get some behavioral techniques for managing the pain, visualization, breathing maybe. And you'd be taught ways to challenge any dysfunctional thoughts you might have.
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> The same would go for marital problems. There would probably be concrete suggestions and homework.
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> It's a very rational and solution focused therapy. Is that the sort of thing you're looking for? Or would you be more interested in something less structured?
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