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Posted by carpenter on April 21, 2005, at 9:40:07
Two things remain constant; therapy isn't always necessary to solve problems and it can often be expensive or frustrating. The latter usually occurs when you've entered into "therapy" with someone who isn't a good fit, isn't qualified or has led you to believe they really DO have good credentials. This can also lead to dependency and wonderful financial gain for the "therapist" or "Dr." as some of these people love to call themselves.
Try reading "How to Be Your Own Therapist" (McGraw-Hill, 2004) by Dr. Farrell, a real licensed psychologist who isn't afraid to look at the current situation with an unbiased eye.
Posted by LadyBug on April 21, 2005, at 10:15:35
In reply to How to Be Your Own Therapist, posted by carpenter on April 21, 2005, at 9:40:07
I bought this book when it first came out. I even got a personal e-mail from Dr. Farrell. Then she sent me a mug patterened after her book. I loved it! My T. wasn't too crazy about me investigating the book but I decided to take what I liked and leave the rest. She is a good author and I have liked reading her book on many ocassions. I wish I had the capacity to be my own therapist. But I'm working the best process I can.
LadyBug
Posted by messadivoce on April 21, 2005, at 10:25:27
In reply to How to Be Your Own Therapist, posted by carpenter on April 21, 2005, at 9:40:07
I think, ultimately, the goal of good therapy is to help the client become their own therapist. At least, that's what my T told me, and I think it worked to a certain degree. The process can be difficult and complicated, but there really isn't anything that compares to connecting with another human being that way.
Of course, it's important to always check on a T's credentials. People should always be responsible consumers when finding a T. But yes there are quacks out there, for sure. Have you yourself had any experience with therapy?
Posted by 10derHeart on April 21, 2005, at 11:17:47
In reply to How to Be Your Own Therapist, posted by carpenter on April 21, 2005, at 9:40:07
Here's how we can place a link directly to Amazon, which is helpful when folks want to take an immediate look at the book. You just use double quotes and it'll give you a list of possible titles, where you usually find the correct book. It then inserts a link.
Something Dr. Bob encourages..not required and being new, you wouldn't have known...
"How to Be Your Own Therapist"
Welcome to Babble, BTW!
Posted by Shortelise on April 21, 2005, at 14:10:02
In reply to Re: How to Be Your Own Therapist, posted by LadyBug on April 21, 2005, at 10:15:35
I think this is true - some learn from books, some learn from doing, some learn from teachers. My T has taught me to help myself. Of course, I do want to keep him. But I do know how to get myself through most of the muck that happens now.
ShortE
Posted by Susan47 on April 22, 2005, at 11:01:45
In reply to Be Your Own Therapist, posted by Shortelise on April 21, 2005, at 14:10:02
Thanks for the book recommendation, I've reserved it from the library. Looking forward to it.
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