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the issues brought up in articles on Psyche Central that pertain to the client as a consumer.
</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">jacqueline, I looked for these articles but couldn't find them on Psych Central. Could you give the links to the articles? I would be interested to read them.
I'm sorry therapy has not been helpful to you and I can certainly understand why would be "gunshy" about trying yet another therapist. I think therapists need to be respectful of prior therapy work clients have done and accept that the client may not want to go through the same issues yet again with another person. If they've already solved those problems with a previous therapist, why rehash them? If you start with a new therapist, could you tell them early on, "I've already worked on my childhood trauma (or whatever) with another therapist and have dealt with that to my satisfaction. I'd like our work to focus on _______. Is this something you can help me with?"
Another option from seeing another therapist might be to see a Life Coach. They can help in a practical way with specific problems. They do not provide therapy. Here is a CNN article on Life Coaching:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/workl....life.coaches/
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My therapists were making me feel badly ...
How do I find someone to talk to? ... Someone who really can get me out of therapy and into a great life.
Very important issues she would respond by saying "sometimes their is nothing you can do"
</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">As I read these things you wrote, I wondered if maybe a therapist from the humanistic school would be helpful to you? Someone who can listen with unconditional positive regard, who places high value on the mutualism of the therapeutic relationship, and who listens and counsels with empathy. Someone with strong roots in the human potential movement who can help empower you to find that great life you want.
Good luck, jacqueline.
