4 June 2012
What If I Don’t Know What’s Wrong With Me?
It’s quite possible to want to see a therapist and yet not exactly know what it is that you really want to talk about: something’s going on, but it isn’t clear enough to say it’s ______.
This may feel odd, because sometimes we feel that we should have “the proper language” for everything. When we don’t have the proper words or phrase (or don’t feel we even understand what it is) it can be frustrating. For some people, not knowing the proper words can be stigmatizing.
As a result, on occasion people wonder if it’s worth it to see a therapist if they can’t name what it is that’s bugging them. Some may be afraid of wasting my time (not to mention theirs).
If you book an initial appointment with a therapist under these conditions, one of the following three things is likely to happen:
If you are interested in learning more about my services, about me, or perhaps booking an appointment, please call me at 416-873-7828 or email me at info@downtowntherapy.ca for more information.
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30 May 2012
What’s The Difference Between Seeing A Therapist And Seeing My Best Friend?
I talk to people: it’s my job. In my travels, I’ve come across many interesting perspectives when I tell people that I’m a psychotherapist.
One question that stands out came from a young woman who asked “What’s the difference between what you do and, say, me talking with my best friend?”
Good question. On the surface it would seem that there wouldn’t be much difference. However, the truth often bears differently.
Let’s face it: if you have a “best friend”, then chances are you give them that stature because of a good chemistry between the two of you. You feel you can talk with them and occasionally divulge personal matters you wouldn’t normally share with anyone else. This is a good thing, particularly if – outside of the “best friend” qualification – the friendship itself is mutual and respectful. The thing is, what you can’t count on (consistently) is whether or not your friend always has your interests in mind, or whether (no fault of theirs) they have their own business to deal with. And thus, what may appear to be a confidante may actually be someone who’s only half-listening because they have their own thoughts (about their own life) at play.
If you are interested in learning more about my services, about me, or perhaps booking an appointment, please call me at 416-873-7828 or email me at info@downtowntherapy.ca for more information.
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