Posted by alexandra_k on October 12, 2013, at 20:16:22
In reply to being challenged in therapy, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 12, 2013, at 11:30:26
CBT is very problem focused. Behavioral change focused. I think the idea is to try it in the first instance. If it works - great. I think often it tides people over while they right themselves / while the meds kick in. Perhaps I did gain something from doing it the first time... It was so long ago, I forget. It didn't take too long before my therapist said she'd run through all her toolkit of whatever that seemed applicable for my case. I think that took her... All of 3 months.
I think the relationship is the most important thing. And that that can transcend pretty much any actual training or qualification. They can't quantify much in the way of what features will make a good match.
I... I think I am starting to think more in stereotypes than I used to. I think maybe because where I'm living now... The population is much larger and more diverse. I guess... When that happens perhaps stereotypes are more likely to come online to help you deal... Not sure if that makes much sense...
If you want someone who is keeping up to date with research then see someone who is involved in research or who has colleagues who are (e.g., someone who has something to do with teaching / training newbies). If that is too expensive... Then someone who is in training themselves. Hopefully... They will have good supervision.
Just because something is new doesn't mean it is an improvement, though. I mean... There are advances... But there is an awful lot of 'apparent advances' which are of course required for funding etc etc etc. There is a lot of smoke and mirrors... I guess the idea is that people who are trying their best to make advances... Well... At least those people are trying their best. People away from taht setup... Who knows. More likely to be 'just a job'.
Only that isn't quite fair / right either. Where are you more likely to find someoen who actually helps *You* (rather than them). Or... Who is a good fit such that what is good for them is also good for you... The fit is the most important thing.
I'm sorry I'm not making much sense today.
Transference is hard for me to. I think it is helpful. But it is hurtful. It feels like it is... The right kind of hurt.. A good hurt... LIke finding a knot with the foam roller..
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