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How do you know a psychologist or psychiatrist is good?
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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 732297" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>I think you go by your gut, and then reassess. I think it is important to think about what you want and need to happen. I am learning to ask a therapist how and if they can help me and keep monitoring.</p><p></p><p>A couple months ago I stopped with a psychologist. I told her one session and then stopped. I said: I need to figure out what I want, on my own. I will come back when I know. She was flabbergasted. I like her. But that is not enough.</p><p></p><p>I began to put into place specific activities and therapy focused on what I need, not limited by the perspective or skill set of somebody else. In the time since I stopped I have accomplished a great deal.</p><p></p><p>It is way harder when it is about our kids, because we have so little control over how they respond. But it is still doable. I think one key is to think outside the the box about activities, people, and support in addition to therapists. Like sports, outdoor activities. Swimming. Hobbies. Being outdoors. Expressive arts. Equine therapy. Martial arts. Spirituality. Meditation. Yoga. Kids can do all of these.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 732297, member: 18958"] I think you go by your gut, and then reassess. I think it is important to think about what you want and need to happen. I am learning to ask a therapist how and if they can help me and keep monitoring. A couple months ago I stopped with a psychologist. I told her one session and then stopped. I said: I need to figure out what I want, on my own. I will come back when I know. She was flabbergasted. I like her. But that is not enough. I began to put into place specific activities and therapy focused on what I need, not limited by the perspective or skill set of somebody else. In the time since I stopped I have accomplished a great deal. It is way harder when it is about our kids, because we have so little control over how they respond. But it is still doable. I think one key is to think outside the the box about activities, people, and support in addition to therapists. Like sports, outdoor activities. Swimming. Hobbies. Being outdoors. Expressive arts. Equine therapy. Martial arts. Spirituality. Meditation. Yoga. Kids can do all of these. [/QUOTE]
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