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Originally Posted by Cheduderinoenserio
hve suffered with the same issue. I have been reading papers all week on bipolar. I'm a psychologist of another kind so I can't claim to be an expert on clinical issues, but I can critique. There is a lot of "woo" out there with therapists and thier techniques are often not evidence based. I don't know. I think it's good just to be able to talk. I just try not to do it and be arrogant. I'll change the subject it I have to.
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Apart from a semester of a psychology degree at uni 25 years (which I know doesn't count), I am much less trained than you. Still, having studied a bit of science at uni, I am easily able to read evidence based research, as most of us are able to do anyway. Don't be afraid to bring up things you have read with your T. If they are anywhere decent at their job they shouldn't be put off by this. You will not come across as arrogant. It may help you discuss certain issues better. Yes, there is a lot go woo. I steer clear of it now and focus on peer-reviewed studies. My T and I regularly refer to such studies, and I find it very fruitful.
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