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Posted by mila on April 27, 1999, at 15:56:00
I will be starting psychotherapy in a while. Can any one give me any advice on what exactly it entails?
Thanks.
Posted by Victoria on May 2, 1999, at 19:57:44
In reply to What is psychotherapy?, posted by mila on April 27, 1999, at 15:56:00
It depends a lot on what kind of therapist you choose, but in general, it's a relationship in which you talk about what troubles you and develop more satisfying and comfortable ways to experience/think/feel about yourself and the world. There are some books available that explain the various types of therapy (can't remember any titles, but amazon.com or something silimar would turn them up). There are also some threads here about "choosing a therapist" posted last month. And talking with your therapist about what you want from therapy and how s/he approaches therapy would be a good place to start the process.
> I will be starting psychotherapy in a while. Can any one give me any advice on what exactly it entails?
> Thanks.
Posted by Elaine on May 7, 1999, at 1:04:39
In reply to What is psychotherapy?, posted by mila on April 27, 1999, at 15:56:00
Have you already chosen a therapist? Some will have a freebie introductory session so you can feel each other out and see if it would work. Victoria put it very well. I would add that psychotherapy can also help you relate to the world better. Sometimes that means behavioral type changes, in addition to viewing things differently and feeling better about yourself. It's an awfully broad question, so I hope you don't get confused by the the conceivable answers. I do think a crucial part is finding the right therapist, it is a unique relationship and just like any relationship, not any two people are meant for each other. Would you like to give any more details?
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