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Originally Posted by Mygrandjourney
Maybe there is less of a need for therapy as you recover? In the past there were limited options regarding medications and therapy was thought of as the treatment of first resort. In the past 20-30 years, more medications have become available. That being said, people often need help and support from an objective party. Others, such as yourself, have come up with a solution that works outside of therapy. For those considering therapy, what is really important is to have some idea of what it is you want to work on and then collaborate with the therapist on the best approach to deal with the issue. The therapist should be able to tell you whether or not s/he is able to help you with the treatment issue and what approaches might be helpful.
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Very clear, thank you. The last time I went into therapy I knew I wanted a therapist who was well acquainted with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Although the therapist I found said she was an expert in CBT all she did was give me copies of the worksheets. Before that I went to a psychiatrist who said he was well acquainted with spiritual and ethical issues as related to psychological health. I also found his so called expertise in this field sorely lacking. I really like what you had to say. However, I had some problems with management of medications by both a GP and a psychiatrist. I am happy the holistic field is opening up, and this is where I am now focusing. There are great workbooks out there now, which many members here have pointed out. This is a really great place with all the sharing of information. Thank you!