 |
| FAQ/Help |
| Calendar |
| Search |
 |
|
advertisement
Forums Index
|
| Reply |
| Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
Forums Index
|
| Reply |
| Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
Member
Member Since Jan 2009
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 135
15 1 hugs
given |
Apr 22, 2010 at 11:47 AM
#1
How can this be done? (if it can)
I've tried doing Google searches, the APA.org site, looking for personality disorder clinics, etc. I even tracked down the website of the guy that wrote the book on AvPD (Martin Kantor) for a potential referral (he doesn't treat people anymore) but his site doesn't have *any* contact information (I sent an email to his publisher asking for contact info but haven't heard back yet [I just sent it].) Thanks for any ideas. __________________ "Psychiatric diagnoses are very useful metaphors." |
|
 Reply With Quote
|
|
Pandita-in-training
Member Since Sep 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 27,289
(SuperPoster!)
17 550 hugs
given 
|
Apr 22, 2010 at 01:55 PM
#2
Whoever diagnosed you should be able to give you a referral to an appropriate therapist or you could try several local therapists and see which one you prefer.
__________________ "Never give a sword to a man who can't dance." ~Confucius |
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
Still Alive
Member Since Apr 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,853
14 72 hugs
given
|
May 08, 2010 at 01:12 PM
#3
Quote:
Quote:
There are state and (sometimes) local APA Chapters that may have websites you can access. Your local (county) health department may have phone numbers for them. I don't know how many AvPD specialists there are going to be, because I wonder if a professional could fill up his/her time just with AvPD patients. You might search backwards by doing library searches (like PubMed) and finding out where the authors of multiple AvPD articles are located. Seriously, Good Luck!  |
||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
Legendary
Member Since Aug 2007
Location: West of Tampa Bay, East of the Gulf of Mexico
Posts: 14,352
(SuperPoster!)
16 1,020 hugs
given
|
May 08, 2010 at 01:21 PM
#4
I think that a good place to begin your search is to talk to therapists who specialize in personality disorders. That may be as specific as they get in listing their area of expertise.
Also, therapists who specialize in anxiety may also be an area to explore. Avoidance is a solution to the axious feelings created by fears. So, maybe broaden your search a bit and see what you find. |
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
 reader1587
|
| Reply |
This is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.|
|
My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.
Linear Mode
