{"id":9389,"date":"2016-06-13T12:34:44","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T16:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/?p=9389"},"modified":"2016-06-13T12:38:50","modified_gmt":"2016-06-13T16:38:50","slug":"thera-spraining-psychotherapy-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/fr\/thera-spraining-psychotherapy-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Thera-spraining Psychotherapy: What it is and What it is not."},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post is meant to unravel the puzzle that is therapy. In the past therapy was considered only for people with serious
\nmental health issues. Therapy has become much more accepted as a way of changing one\u2019s life,
\nrecovering from grief and trauma, relationship breakups and family and parenting issues. In
\nfact, there is evidence to suggest that it can be very beneficial in relieving depression and other
\nissues. It also is effective in reducing the need for pharmaceutical intervention in some
\nsituations.<\/p>\n

What does the therapy process look like? Contrary to what some people think, therapy is an
\nactive process requiring work, openness and cooperation on the part of the person seeking
\ntherapy. The therapist does not change you, they are, in effect, a facilitator of change. How
\nmuch you change (or even whether you change) is up to you.<\/p>\n

Well what does therapy do? Therapy changes the brain as Norman Doidge the author of The
\nBrain That Changes Itself\u201d aptly illustrates. Having a skilled person validating your experience,
\nlistening with nonjudgement, and focusing on your strengths does wonders for most brains that
\nhave a tendency to focus on the negative side of any experience and produce emotions such as
\nshame and guilt. Therapy can help you think differently about your situation and with
\nunderstanding comes clarity. It also helps you remember who you truly are and encourages you
\nto accept your strengths as well as your human flaws.<\/p>\n

Knowing you are not alone and that someone really understands what you are going through
\nhas immense therapeutic value. Family and friends can be supportive too but most of us would
\nrather not burden friends too much and usually most people just keep their feelings to
\nthemselves.<\/p>\n

Therapy is also preventative. It prevents and\/or mitigates conditions such as high stress,
\ndepression, anxiety, chronic pain and PTSD that left untreated can cause associated physical
\nconditions such as stomach ulcers, cardio\/vascular events, panic attacks, isolation, suicide,
\nphysical deterioration, musculoskeletal challenges and debilitating pain, and addiction
\nto opioid medication.<\/p>\n

What therapy does not do? Most of us in our ever increasingly complex and fast-paced world
\nare looking for a magic bullet or a quick solution that will alleviate or solve a difficulty. Therapy
\nis not a quick fix for many reasons including that situations are usually complex and accrue over
\ntime. Healing takes time. Untangling the many factors in a situation is a process and our
\ndefense mechanisms often get in the way. We usually need a safe place to freely explore the
\nlandscape around issues causing frustration and pain. Many people have never had a safe place
\nto do this.<\/p>\n

Another thing therapy costs money, upwards from $100.00 to $200.00 per hour. Depending on
\nthe qualifications of the therapist. Most psychotherapists have a Master\u2019s degree and are certified by
\nprovincial or national bodies (for more information on practice requirements for psychotherapists
\nacross Canada, please see https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/profession\/regulation-across-canada\/<\/a>).
\nPsychologists are regulated provincially as are registered social workers. I definitely would
\nrecommend counselling or therapy with someone who has had rigorous education, training and
\nsupervision.<\/p>\n

The good news is that it might not take a lot of sessions to get you feeling better about your
\nsituation and feel like you are gaining more control over your life. For complex issues involving
\ntrauma it can take much longer. I remember a therapist telling me that if personal growth was a
\npriority then I would find the money to pay for therapy. I do not see it as simple as that now
\nthat I have been a therapist for years. Most people have competing priorities these days and
\ntherapy is usually put on the back burner. Although it is likely to be beneficial, managing a
\nhousehold, paying rent and food costs are a high priority in most everyone’s life.<\/p>\n

Although there are some options for therapy with psychiatrists that practice therapy, employer
\nfunded programs and government and community organizations, there are usually wait lists,
\nnumber of sessions is time-limited, and acute conditions take priority. The Globe and Mail
\npublished an article last fall that made the case very well for government funded mental health
\nservices accessible to everyone. Many countries do provide therapy and the cost to taxpayers is
\noutweighed by the reduction in cost in the general health budget and employer funded
\ndisability plans.<\/p>\n

A word of caution about therapy though; growing as a person can change your life priorities
\nand the relationships with those around you. It also can be challenging! Opening yourself up to
\nsomeone maybe for the first time is scary. We are afraid usually of being judged by others. The
\nevidence for addressing issues rather than suppressing them is strong. Unexpressed feelings
\ncan manifest themselves in health conditions, chronic pain and addictions. Many people have
\ntried self-medicating when issues have become too much leading them into a dangerous
\ntrajectory.<\/p>\n

I am hoping this blog post helps you understand what therapy can do for you. Remember you
\nare the captain of your own life when you take part in psychotherapy. What you get out of it is
\nup to you and I encourage you to shop for a therapist that fits for you and that you feel safe
\nwith. In case you would like to speak to me further about your situation, I am available for free
\n30-minute telephone consultations if you would like to explore it for yourself at 604-562-9130
\nor email densiehallpsychology@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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