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#1
Sep 28, 2010, 05:55 PM
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hey there, does anyone know what happens at a mentalising group? I'm going to one on thursday and not sure whats gonna happen. The only info i got was that they look at the way you think bout yourself and others and how you change that. Anyone know anythin else? Am really nervous bout going as i'm really shy, thanks
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Sep 29, 2010, 12:15 AM
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Has your pdoc or tdoc ok'ed it?
I went to a very emotional study and fortunately I had a pdoc appointment before I went back. She told me that it would be very bad for me. I had felt upset but hay the stuff that was shared was upsetting. I don't know if I would have bailed if I hadn't talked to her. Is someone you know coming too?
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Sep 29, 2010, 12:27 AM
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I haven't heard of this type of therapy before, but checked it up online. I think it's worth giving it a try. I did do a very intensive group therapy program 8 hours / day 4 days a week for 3 months. It was lead by Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Psychologists. All aspects of my life were dissected. It was really hard, emotional etc., but it truly saved my life. My experience in any therapy, but especially group therapy is you get out what you put in. I was extremely nervous my first day, but it did get easier every time I went.
Good Luck and keep us posted.
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Sep 29, 2010, 01:28 AM
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Sounds interesting, so please give us feedback. I'm not sure if group therapy in general is something I'd like to take part in...
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#5
Sep 29, 2010, 02:13 AM
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thank you. I will let you know how things go after the group and i'll let ya know what its all about. Its in bout 25 hrs so plenty of time to back out right? I'm not too good with group things, i've never actually been to a group thing cos always been to scared to. There will only be 8 of us so not loads. Eeek i jus know i'm not gonna sleep tonight!
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#6
Sep 30, 2010, 07:33 AM
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hi all, so i went to the group. He wasn't that bad actually. We had to fill in a questionnaire about how we've been feelin in the last 2 weeks and stuff like that. As it was the first group they jus told us about the group and what mentalising meant. Its basically basically how we think about and see ourselves from the outside and how we think about and see others from the inside instead of how we are on the inside and how we see others from the outside and how we judge them, if that makes sense. So they will help us to gain techniques that will help us cope with everyday situations. I'm glad i went but i had to have a private chat with one of the clinical psychologists about my questionnaire because i scored high on some points which concerned her. And thought my safety may be at risk so now we going down some other channels to get the right help i need for my bipolar which i'm glad about. Take care all
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Sep 30, 2010, 08:36 AM
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I'm glad you decided to go and it went well. It does sound like an interesting concept and most people would benefit from it; I know I would!
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Sep 30, 2010, 11:58 AM
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It sounds well moderated and you have professionals to consult as you did. I am so glad it will be a safe place for you.
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Sep 30, 2010, 12:28 PM
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Sounds a bit like DBT...
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Oct 01, 2010, 07:13 PM
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yeah, it is a safe place and their is to keep it that way. Its not a type of group where we all talk about our experiences and problems which is good in a way, its more of a group for us to gain skills to help us with everyday things. I'll let you know how next week goes. Thanks guys
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