Therapy: Why Do Some Therapists Think That Their Technique Is The Best?

If one is in a position where their life is not going as they would like it to go, they could end up looking for a therapist to work with. This could mean that they will go and see their doctor or they may do an internet search, for instance.

At the same time, one might ask a friend or a family member if they have any recommendations. Naturally, this is something that can all depend on what kind of relationship they have with the people around them.
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The Response

And even if one was to ask then, it doesn’t mean that they will be able to assist them with this. In fact, they could end up saying that there is no need for them to do this, and that they can change their life by themselves.

Still, if one was to open up to them they might end up being give the support that they desperately need. This will then be a time when one is shown empathy and they could then help them to find the right support.

Complex

What this comes down to is that although certain problems are given the attention they need in today’s world; there are others that are generally overlooked. As a result of this, it is not uncommon for someone to have and metal and emotional problem, for instance, and to not tell anyone about it.

If this wasn’t the case and these kinds of problems were not seen as something to be ashamed of, it would be a lot easier for people to get the support they need. Thus, it can take a lot of courage for one to reach out support when they are suffering in this way.

Point Of Focus

It then can show that their attention is not placed on how they will look; it is placed on changing their circumstances. Through being this way, it will give them the ability to move forward.

Whereas if they were focused on what other people would say, there is the chance that they wouldn’t be able to move forward. Creating the right impression is going to be more important than their own mental and emotional health.

The Next Step

So after one has reached out for support, they could soon find that there are a number of options available. As a result, it could be said that it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if they ended up feeling overwhelmed.

Yet this could also be a time where one finds that something stands out, and they might then be ready to take the next step. One could sense that a technique is right for them and that could be the only thing that matters.

A Closer Look

However, even if one does sense that something is right for then, it doesn’t mean that they won’t look into what it is all about. When they take this approach, it could be said that their mind and body will be involved in their decision.

This could be a time where one will look over how the therapy works, and they might look into the experiences that other people have had. Add while it might be possible for them to work with someone in person; this could be something that takes place over the phone.

Description

When it comes to the approach that a therapist uses, they could describe what it does and that could be as far as it goes. On the other hand, they could come on a lot stronger and talk about how good it is.

Therefore, it is not just going to be described as another technique; it can be seen as the only one that actually works. Or if they don’t go this far, they could say that this is one of the few techniques that will allow them to change their life.

Their Experience

This could be a sign that the therapist was able to transform their life through using it, and this has then had a big effect on their outlook. Along with this, there is also the chance that they have seen other people respond in the same way.

Perhaps the therapist has developed this technique themselves, and this is likely to give them an even greater level of attachment to it. This kind of certainty could cause one to get in touch with them, or it could repel them.

Emotional State

If one was in a place of desperation, it could cause them to be pulled in by it, and one could then find that they get the results that they are looking for. When one’s life is not going as they would like it to go and it is said that the technique will allow them to transform their life, it is to be expected that one would take the next step.

The trouble is that life is not always this straight forward, and this means that one might not get the results that they expect. But if the therapist believes that their technique is the best, one might not get the support that they need.

One-Sided

Due to the way that the therapist views the technique that they are using, it can stop them from being able to have a balance perspective. One could be told that they need to be patient or that what is taking place in their life is a sign that it is working.

This could also make one believe that there must be something wrong with them, and this will cause them even more pain. And if one is in place of desperation, they could overlook the fact that it is not working and believe that it will soon work if they keep going.

Critical Thinking

What this emphasises is how important it for one to make sure that they don’t lose the ability to think critically when they need support and during the times when they are working with a therapist. The trouble is that this is something that often disappears during moments like this, and this then leaves one wide open.

Still, it is also important for one to see that they can learn from what happens and not to believe that they have been wasting their time. Through having these experiences, it will give them better change of finding what will work. 

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Oliver JR Cooper
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