While credentials are important, so is the interpersonal dynamic between you and the therapist. To help you avoid mistakes costly to your psyche and your pocketbook, the following questions and answers are offered. When we verbalize, we begin the process of self-awareness and open up the possibilities for a solution that is winning half the battle. Identify dysfunctional patterns of behavior that you may or may not have noticed. Help you have a more realistic perspective on the presenting problems.
Most people expect too much of themselves and therefore blame themselves excessively.
Stimulate your natural recuperative power and creative thinking so you can come up with the best solutions tailored to your individual problem. Praise you for your insight and success in achieving even small goals. Each victory leads to feelings of accomplishment and keeps up the motivation to continue the journey. Respect the accumulated wisdom and experience of your life stage. A - This question is answered best by telling you what NOT to do.