therapy
Focused on the relationship between doctor and patient. Therapy is the process of self-discovery.
Emily's Journal
8-14-19 Hello to all that might stumble upon this tragedy of a diary. I recently have been advised by my therapist to start writing again, particularly about my day. I thought it odd at first, but he said it will help me to differentiate between reality and what's in my head. Maybe it will help you if you see it in writing, he said to me. So obviously, this is trial and error, because giving meds is usually his last resort with his patients, or so he tells me.
By Listen Inn6 years ago in Psyche
Establishing Boundaries
My happiest memories as a three-year-old was the birth of my youngest brother, and the tingle within my spirit as I danced. I still sense the tickle around my heart as I remember anticipating the experiences this delicate being would add to my life. Dancing incited my physical self-awareness. I know my scattered improvisations were absurd. But I felt good stomping, spinning and flailing my limbs to the rhythm. I now experience the same rush as my body responds to music. I think I developed better coordination. While both events are different, each one reminds me, moments are temporary, but the impact can last forever. I was in my late thirties when a psychiatrist was gauging my ability to return home after a short stay in a Behavioral Unit. She helped me recognize what is necessary to create the dynamics that allowed a flow I found favorable, where I kept the pace. Our conversation included self-esteem, confidence, safety, and what I later learned to be a Locus of Control. During her explanation for each of those topics, she mentioned personal-boundaries every time.
By Oredolapo A Roberts7 years ago in Psyche
Family Systems View of My Life as a Young Woman With Cerebral Palsy
At some point or another just about everyone tries to make some sense of his or her own life. In the busy world that most of us live in today, it is a blessing that we can stand on the shoulders of psychologists like Urie Bronfenbrenner, who provide a framework that allows us to examine our life from a developmental standpoint in a methodical way. As stated in the fifth edition of The Developing Person Through the Life Span, Urie Bronfenbrenner, a developmental researcher, created a developmental theory known as the Ecological Systems Theory. This theory proposes that each person is significantly affected by interactions among a number of overlapping ecosystems. These systems include the microsystem, the mesosystem, the exosystem, the macosystem, and more recently he added the chronosystem. The microsystem is the primary component to this theory, and for a child it involves the family, peer group, classroom, neighborhood, and for some, a place of worship. The next component is the interwoven relationship, or cooperation of at least two members in the microsystem. For example, if a parent meets with their child’s teacher to help the child, the mesosystem is at work.
By Melissa Hevenor The Psychic In Your Pocket7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 25)
Rejection is an ordinary part of life. And, while there may be some added emotional sting to the rejection that comes with creative pursuits, it is still no different than the rejection that greets us every day. I am practiced at rejection. I like to mention to people who think that they will work at a library that I got hired on my 98th application. I have submitted poetry to literary journals every week for almost two years now. I went through a list of over 150 agents when I was first pitching my first novel. Rejection is something that I have a lot of practice at.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 24)
So, I'm trying to do some introspective type things in preparation to see a therapist. In that, I don't know if therapy is going to be helpful at all, so I am trying to figure out what it is that I want from it at all. I mean, I've always gone into therapy with goals before. "Hey, I'd like to stop this behavior," or "Hey, so my depression is a little off the charts, can we figure out how to fix it?" But, that isn't really the point. Because, looming far bigger than any question of stopping me from chewing my fingernails or getting myself back into a healthy sleep routine is the question of what to do about the big issue under it all.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
Phases of Therapy
Imagine waking up on a crisp Saturday without the loud tones of your alarm. You roll over laying on your back, happy that you finally get to enjoy every inch of your bed. You wake up independent and free to use your time off of the clock. You scroll through your timeline for fifteen minutes then jump in the shower. After the shower, you stand there wondering what outfit matches your current mood. You get dressed, head out the door, go up the elevator, then through a secret door which lands you on a sofa. A tall, slender woman smiles then opens her mouth to ask, "So, how has your week been?" That scenario has been my routine for almost a year. I am waking up two Saturdays a month to stare at a woman that I call my therapist.
By teisha leshea7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 23)
I'm applying for jobs, right? Because I legitimately cannot stay at the one that I am at. Because I need to be an adult for a little while, and I need to find something stable. I need a job where I will always know that I will have health insurance. I need a work week that is the same every week. I need a career that has somewhere to go. Because I'm sick of being poor and trying to make the impossible be financially fungible. It isn't. Because I need a job where I don't have to worry about talking to people every day and letting my social meter slowly degrade while I neglect friendships and relationships.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 22)
So, I went in for surgery yesterday. It was a pretty routine exploratory surgery (meaning that they were looking for problems and confirming diagnosis, rather than treating anything), but it meant that I was put under. And as one of the nurses was working her way through the usual intake questions about family history, and whether or not you felt safe at home, and whether or not you have thoughts of harming yourself or taking your own life.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
Tempted to Try Hypnotherapy? Know These Facts Before Trying Hypnotherapy!
It is not uncommon for people to develop habits that are not essentially good. Bad habits are mainly a form of manifestation of extreme stress, frustration, and depression. It might take the form of addiction towards alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs. This does extreme harm to the body of the user. Other than developing such harmful habits, there can be other ways in which stress, or depression can manifest themselves. These might result in anxiety attacks, nail biting, phobias, and even suicidal tendencies as well.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Psyche
