 | | Adults Individuals sometime enter therapy with a clear idea of what their difficulties are or what their goals might be. But most often, these issues are somewhat vague, and require a time of exploration and evaluation on both the part of the client and the therapist. Therapy usually begins with an initial plan that develops out of the first one to three sessions, but assessment of progress and goals is ongoing. | Couple's Therapy Many people who are in relationships experience difficulties at times that may be addressed through therapeutic intervention. Entering therapy with a partner may feel especially daunting, since there is usually a good deal of fear on both sides about possible outcomes. Relationships are often strengthened as both parties learn different ways to communicate with one another, to address and resolve tensions, and gain a greater understanding how their current problems might fit with lifelong patterns of relating that come from our earliest experiences. | | | Familiy Therapy Parents who are concerned about their children or who are aware of how a crisis or ongoing problem has affected all members of their family often find support by being able to address concerns as a family in a safe and supporting environment. Aside from addressing specific problems or worries, the exploration of the strengths and resources of the family are always an essential part of the therapeutic process. |
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| | Child Psychotherapy (Please click on the link "I'm worried about my child" on the left side of this page.) Younger children are best able to work through probems with a combination of both directed and non-directed Play Therapy as well as use of Sand Tray Therapy. But involvement of their parents or other significant care-givers is critical through parent consultation and direct parent/child or family therapy. | | P |
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|  | | | | | | What is Psychotherapy? Those who have had positive experiences with psychological oriented therapy understand how helpful it can be in achieving resolutions to a wide range of problems. But those who have not come through the door of a therapists office (or who have, and didn't like what they found) often have many questions about whether therapy is worth the money and time. Many also feel the very expectable fear that comes with the prospect of opening up very personal issues to a "stranger." One of the main goals of psychotherapy is to bring about a relationship of trust between the therapist and the client(s). Individuals need to know that the therapist will be supportive and non-judgemental, but also able to provide them with a better sense of direction. Some distinguish between "counseling" and "therapy," though the categories may overlap quite a bit. "Counseling" often focuses on a specific goal (such as finding a new job or learnig new communication skills) and the "counselor" generally offers a good deal of direction and advice. "Therapy" is generally considered a somewhat more encompassing or deeper process in which persons come to know more about themseves and the other important people in their lives. "Therapy" really implies "healing," and so therapy is expecially appropriate for those who are working to overcome emotional difficulties or injuries. A therapist may sometimes offer advice, but will gneerally assist the client to achieve what he or she feels in in his or her best interests. | | | |
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