Monday, December 22, 2008

For anyone questioning whether to consider therapy:

The following is a great list I found through a colleague's website, and it really is for anyone considering whether they should seek out the assistance of a therapist - hope it helps you:

If you answer yes to any of these questions then I suggest you consider seeking professional help:
• Do you repeat the same patterns in relationships?
• Do you feel stuck?
• Do you ever think of hurting yourself? (Cutting, Suicide, etc.)
• Have you tried to stop a behavior, only to fail and ultimately feel worse?
• Do you ever have days when you feel like you can’t get out of bed?
• Have you lost your passion in life?
• Do feel that you never have found your passion?
• Do you struggle with body image issues?
• Do you struggle with sexual desire?
• Do you want to improve your relationships, romantic and platonic, but don’t know what to do or where to start?
• Do you avoid conflict, “people please”, or ignore your needs to meet the needs of others?
• Do you love your parents but feel guilty because you resent them, too?
• Are you having difficulty becoming a “grown-up”?
• Do you struggle with drug or alcohol abuse?
• Do you want to learn how to live in your integrity, be a genuine person, and be capable of loving and being loved?
• Do you become paranoid or insecure in relationships, only to end up sabotaging them or driving yourself crazy?
• Have ever been in a relationship with an addict/alcoholic?
• Have you ever experienced a trauma that has impacted your life in a significant way?
• Do you feel that you need help with the grieving process?

These are all issues that many people struggle with on a daily basis. You are not alone. You should not try to deal with these things alone. Help is available to you to deal with these issues and many more. For anyone who reads this, please comment if you would like me to reply, get in touch with you for a consultation or consideration about attending therapy, and we can discuss your specific needs. I am connected to a large network of clinicians and specialists. I have many resources that may be helpful to you. Let me help you navigate your path towards healing.

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