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What is Psychotherapy?
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Many people who are contemplating entering into therapy do not know
first hand
what to expect. Often the only contact with the idea of therapy is
through movies,
television or from friends or relatives. There are now multiple web
sites where there
is information on therapy and therapists but to the novice on the
subject it would be
difficult to know what is accurate. The following are my thoughts on
Psychotherapy
including a definition, what it is all about and who does therapy.
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Definition: |
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Psychotherapy is an interpersonal, relational
intervention used by trained psychotherapists
to aid clients in problems of living. |
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Psychotherapists: |
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Trained psychotherapists are usually licensed and
often certified by their professional organizations and include
psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and psychiatric
social workers. |
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Psychotherapy helps persons to: |
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• Understand their behaviors, emotions and ideas
contributing to the present problem.
• Understand and identify the life problems or events contributing
to the present problems and
how they may be able to solve or improve their lives.
• Regain a sense of control and pleasure in life.
• Learn coping techniques and problem-solving skills |
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