vendredi 29 août 2014

The Importance Of Individual Therapy In Treating Mental Disorders

By Marlene Blevins


A surprising number of people struggle to cope with day to day life. They are unhappy and they often find it difficult to cope with the tremendous pressures of modern life. In many cases mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and even more serious disorders eventually develop. Such people need professional help. With individual therapy Tulsa OK residents can learn how to cope with life and they can develop strategies that will allow them to establish balance and perspective again.

It is sad to learn that numerous people never opt for psychotherapy even when they can benefit greatly. This is because they feel as if they are admitting to being helpless and weak. Nothing can be further from the truth. Anyone that feels overwhelmed by life, unhappy in their relationships and unable to cope with day to day life can benefit from professional help.

A large number of people that can benefit from psychotherapy do not even realize that they need help. Anyone experiencing continuous distress, anxiety of feelings of helplessness should seek help from a therapist. Negative emotions often lead to behavioral disorders. Eventually the sufferer will lapse into a state where their personal and professional relationships start to suffer. This can be prevented as long as professional help is accepted.

There are no secret techniques or rituals employed by psychotherapists. The mainstay of the treatment is to talk through problems, emotions and feelings. The therapist may employ specific techniques to help the patient to verbalize his feelings and emotions. Each case is different and there is no recipe or template followed by therapists. In many cases the therapist will also require the patient to submit to a thorough medical examination.

When psychotherapy commences the therapist will concentrate upon the immediate and long term needs of the patient. The therapist will propose a treatment approach or even a combination of several approaches. Matters such as the duration of each session and the frequency of treatment will also be discussed. Treatment focuses upon the patient but it is important to set specific goals. These goals need to be agreed upon by both the patient and the therapist.

Patients should clearly understand the fact that no therapist can prescribe solutions or provide answers to the problems faced by the patient. Progress is totally dependent upon the patient. The therapist act as counselor and will simply steer the patient towards finding solutions for himself. Therapists cannot guarantee results and they can never pinpoint the duration of the treatment program. In some cases psychotherapy continues for years.

It is best to choose a therapist that instill trust and that has experience in dealing with similar cases. This is not always easy. It may be worthwhile asking advice from the family doctor or even from the local church minister. Reputable therapists understand that not all patients can relate to them and they will quickly advise new patients if they think that the patient will be better off being treated by another professional.

Seeking psychological help should be seen in the same light as seeking medical help after sustaining an injury. It is normal and it is necessary. Psychological problems can quickly become crippling. However, with professional help everyone can learn to cope and to lead more fulfilled lives.




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