PSYCHOTHERAPY
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During
the course of recovery from an injury, or adjustment to illness and other
life-changing events, individuals often wish to discuss a variety of issues
or problems with their therapist. Psychotherapy is the process of exploring
emotional and other issues, and coming to a greater understanding of one's
self, relationships and circumstances. Developing a more clear understanding
of one's emotional issues is coupled with proven psychotherapeutic interventions
that allow a person to make sound choices that will lead to living a life
optimally. Significant others and a person's family may be involved in
psychotherapy as appropriate. |
Reasons
that people might seek psychotherapy |
There
are a wide variety of reasons a person may seek psychotherapy. Most people
who seek psychotherapy have difficulties with problems such as depression,
anxiety, and frustration. Other common reasons people seek therapy include: |
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Anger
and impulse control problems |
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Excessive
stress, tension and worry |
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Marital
and other relationship issues |
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Parent-child
difficulties |
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Job
and career issues |
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Social
skills development |
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Dealing
with difficult life issues, such as death, loss of employment, or
divorce |
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Recovery
from severe injury, traumatic events or adjustment to chronic |
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physical
illness |
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Self-destructive
or self-defeating behaviors |
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Wellness
and personal growth |
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Spiritual
and other questions of meaning |
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The
general goal of psychotherapy is to assist people in arriving at solutions
for a more satisfying life. |