September 26th, 2007 |
Dear GoodTherapy.org Members,
GoodTherapy.org is once again in the process of updating our list of psychotherapy models. We want to share with you the update and ask for your help.
Below you’ll find 4 lists of therapy approaches: Those which have been added to our list; those already listed, those we need more information about before making a decision, and those which we have not included. Please note: you will not find the complete list of models listed in this post. For the complete list of therapy approaches click here:... Read More
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September 24th, 2007 |
Jason hasn’t said much for the last few days. Sally, his wife, has talked quite a bit. Sally processes life by commenting on it verbally as it passes her by. Jason does his reflecting internally. He shares when asked, although sometimes Sally has to drag it out of him. Such is the normal ebb and flow of Jason and Sally’s marriage. It works quite well. Mostly.
This pattern gets Sally and Jason into trouble when they deal with conflict. Sally expresses a concern and Jason makes a gesture or verbal remark that says, “Do we have to talk about this?” Sally feels misunderstood and tries harder... Read More
September 17th, 2007 |
Dear Friends,
GoodTherapy.org received an email today from a therapist concerned about one of the principles of good therapy: collaboration. I was surprised at first, but after reading her email I could see the validity of her concern and how she could be led to it by the way the definition was written. She was concerned that working collaboratively might re-traumatize a person. I believe she was equating collaboration with total non-direction. I wrote back to her to clarify. I thought I would copy my email here so others with similar concerns could be reassured, and so we could have a forum... Read More
September 13th, 2007 |
Abstract
Feminist Therapy focuses on empowering women and helping them discover how to break the stereotypes and molds of some traditional roles that women play that may be blocking their development and growth. This type of therapy grew out of influences of the women’s movement of the late 1960’s. Feminist therapy tends to be more focused on strengthening women in areas such as assertiveness, communication, relationships,... Read More
