Archive for March, 2009
The Good Therapy Blog
March 31st, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
href=http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/13/the-12-most-annoying-habits-of-therapists/?hp”>The New York Times has put together a list of the top twelve annoyances endured by therapy clients, and in addition to harmless mistakes or one-time slip-ups, there are some upsetting trends.
A fairly common and sometimes unavoidable issue reported by clients is the problem of therapists showing up late. Whether by a few minutes or a few hours, the message seems to ring out that the client is not... Read More
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March 29th, 2009 |
Imagine that a friend is having a heated verbal argument with his wife. You're watching from the couch. He turns to you and asks for your input. You hesitate, and then say you really don't want to be involved. It doesn't seem to you that there's any solution that would be acceptable to both people or that is otherwise possible. Friend and spouse then tell you they really want your input, so you think for a moment and suggest they look instead for alternative strategies to resolve the matter.... Read More
March 28th, 2009 |
This Must Be Healed!... Recently, I learned from a friend, that his company was taken over from the inside. This was political. It may have happened in a company, but it could have happened in an educational institution, a religious institution, or in a government. My friend shared with me that his company was taken over from the inside, that people who had been in the company, partners in the company even, for 30 years, were let go . . . all that mattered was money. That the values of the company collapsed... Read More
March 27th, 2009 |
Research by psychiatrists at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests a link between thinning of the cerebral cortex and a family history of depression. Whether the physical difference in the brain is genetic, or is rather a result of environmental factors associated with familial depression, is not yet clear.
What is clear is that brain imaging is providing more evidence that depression affects the brain, is affected and the brain, or both; individuals... Read More
March 26th, 2009 |
The song says, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” Well… that depends. There is a bounty of research that tells us about the impact of trauma such as mugging, rape, burglary, war, genocide etc. No doubt such activities inflict pain and leave scars. What is too often missed are the scars that are not there. That might well be because this scar is the imprint of neglect.
Alan... Read More
March 25th, 2009 |
There are countless challenges that therapists and counselors inevitably face during the course of their professional careers. Ranging from the small and passing to the immensely difficult, these challenges help to shape not only the experience of the professional, but can shape the profession itself, as well. Jim Cates of Topeka, Indiana, is one mental health professional with a challenge that truly reveals the ability of psychotherapy... Read More
March 20th, 2009 |
In modern society, where academia is an integral aspect of professional fields, and a constantly growing body of bright minds and researchers, it is unsurprising that a veritable sea of academic journals are published each month, quarter, or year. Rounding up the prominent studies and touching upon extant wisdom worth revisiting, these journals create the basis for understanding and cooperation within professional communities. In the field of psychology, an impressive number of journals focus on everything from adolescent development... Read More
March 19th, 2009 |
In a new research study, participants who had all experienced either the train attack in Madrid or the 9/11 attacks in New York City who used more words that described their thoughts, emotions and the causes of the attacks, and more positive words, recovered better from their shock than other participants. The researchers say that the Spaniards and the Americans who experienced those terrorist attacks underwent similar psychological... Read More
March 17th, 2009 |
A new study could alter the way educators, parents, and mental health professionals understand and treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Researchers in the University of Florida system have discovered that the incessant, undirected movements of “hyper” 8-12 year old boys seem to actually help them to retain concentration and short-term memory better than if they are prevented from moving around.
In other words,... Read More
March 16th, 2009 |
As a therapist who offers counseling for teens and their families, I’ve become aware of some of the biggest issues facing young people today. While depression and anxiety remain two of the major reasons why parents seek my help, often these are not the first issues that drive them to consult a therapist about their child. Usually,... Read More
March 14th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
While there is no “typical” psychotherapy patient or lifestyle that automatically suggests a need for psychotherapy, there are certainly some fields of work and walks of life which, being subject to especially high or enduring levels of stress, commonly benefit from a positive counselor relationship. One such profession is that of the clergy. While often seen as a stigma, the ability of clergy members to approach and seek growth... Read More
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March 12th, 2009 |
What do antidepressants and psychotherapy have to do with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? According to an article from Reuters Health Information, published on Medscape Today, they should be included as important options by sources concerned with IBS. Antidepressants and psychological therapies both appeared to help about one in four patients.
This held... Read More
March 10th, 2009 |
Here's the deal. If you have depression in your biological family, you should be aware that the use of alcohol can activate major depression. On the other hand, if you have no depression heredity, abusing alcohol can still lead to an episode of depression. You might wonder why this is news, but it has never been clear which comes first, the alcohol or the... Read More
March 9th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
When it comes to abuse, many people conceptualize physically violent encounters or the sort of horrific and rare events wrapped around media-crazy murder cases. But mental health professionals are likely more aware of how many different forms abuse can take. From subtle occurrences to overt instances, abuse is a part of life for many modern people, and studies of people of all ages and life situations suggest that a great deal of them aren't cognizant of the problem. Read More
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