Myths and Facts About Therapy; The Truth.
Therapy is only for the seriously mentally ill...
The truth is that therapy can help people in all different types of emotional and mental states. Many people experience 'bumps on the road' that become challenging to handle. Therapy can help people overcome theses challenges in a healthy and safe way.
Therapy isn't necessary - I have good friends...
Good friends are wonderful! They can provide support and encouragement when you need it. However, therapist spend years of training learning the emotional and cognitive methods that allow people to successfully gain control of their lives. It can be very helpful to speak with someone who had no ulterior motives; they only want people to experience healthy happiness.
Therapist can only help if they've been through what I've been through...
This is a popular myth, especially regarding addiction recovery. Many times, this thought expresses a desire to be understood, rather than an indication on the effectiveness of the therapist. Sharing common experiences is one way of healing, but there are many paths to a healthy life. Through opening up to a therapist, people gain insight; a deep understanding of themselves. This helps promote positive change based on your personal and unique experiences.
Therapy is for the weak; people that can't help themselves...
This is a sad myth that can be preventative to some, but it is simply not true... do we feel 'weak' when we go to the doctor? Of course not, we put our trust in a physician because he has specific knowledge that can help improve our quality of life. The same is true for therapist; they have specific knowledge that can help people improve their quality of life. This is not weak, in fact, it is just the opposite! It takes strength and courage to reach out to someone and allow them to help with personal problems.
The truth is that therapy can help people in all different types of emotional and mental states. Many people experience 'bumps on the road' that become challenging to handle. Therapy can help people overcome theses challenges in a healthy and safe way.
Therapy isn't necessary - I have good friends...
Good friends are wonderful! They can provide support and encouragement when you need it. However, therapist spend years of training learning the emotional and cognitive methods that allow people to successfully gain control of their lives. It can be very helpful to speak with someone who had no ulterior motives; they only want people to experience healthy happiness.
Therapist can only help if they've been through what I've been through...
This is a popular myth, especially regarding addiction recovery. Many times, this thought expresses a desire to be understood, rather than an indication on the effectiveness of the therapist. Sharing common experiences is one way of healing, but there are many paths to a healthy life. Through opening up to a therapist, people gain insight; a deep understanding of themselves. This helps promote positive change based on your personal and unique experiences.
Therapy is for the weak; people that can't help themselves...
This is a sad myth that can be preventative to some, but it is simply not true... do we feel 'weak' when we go to the doctor? Of course not, we put our trust in a physician because he has specific knowledge that can help improve our quality of life. The same is true for therapist; they have specific knowledge that can help people improve their quality of life. This is not weak, in fact, it is just the opposite! It takes strength and courage to reach out to someone and allow them to help with personal problems.