Monday 21 May 2018

The Collaborative Nature of Psychotherapy

a post by Linda Sapadin for the World of Psychology blog



“I don’t believe in psychotherapy.”

“Therapy is for crazy people; you’re not crazy.”

“Therapy is for narcissists who just like to hear themselves talk.”

“Therapy is for weak wimps who can’t solve their own problems.”

“Therapy is for whiners who complain about everything.”

“Therapy is like talking to a friend; why pay someone when you can talk to me?”

These beliefs are what stops many people from seeking out psychotherapy. Too bad. For when therapy is humming, the possibilities for growth are endless.
  • Instead of honing in only on your shortcomings, you learn ways to develop your best self.
  • Instead of living with a wounded heart, you learn how to heal it.
  • Instead of putting up with painful relationships, you learn how to enrich them.
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