a) The therapist will assist the woman through systematic desensitization to help her become less anxious about her phobia.
b)The therapist will ask the woman to meet a group of people who are experiencing a similar phobia, since they will understand how she feels.
c)The therapist will explore the woman’s life history and childhood background [...]

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As Christians, what is your feelings on Psychotherapy? The only way I would see a therapist on a reular basis is if he/she were a Christian too. However, do u think if a Christian sees a therapist, does that mean that they’re not fully depending on the knowledge of God, or does it depend on [...]

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since my dad passed away last year ive noticed there are loong periods of time when im just down. i did a bit of googling but i just wanna know what kind of questions the doctors ask. i realy wanna get treatment coz i can see my moods are getting my family down and i [...]

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that theres no DBT or emdr therapy in my area. theyve offered psychotherapy, i went for an assesment and i was told its going to be in the form of group therapy but im wondering if this will help me or not?
i was told the proper therapy is dbt and emdr therapy.
i have alot of [...]

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Hi everyone… I'm hoping to get other thoughts/opinions on a situation that I need to approach not as a psychologist but as a friend…Sorry this is so long!
My son's best friend (nearly 14) and I have always had a good relationship- in fact I am one of the few adults he actually confides in, wants [...]

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im 30, i have borderline personality disorder…i struggle with other symptoms to though…..racing thoughts, 100 thoughts racing through my mind, rapidly flitting from thought to thought….cant think strait….lose train of thought…..keep forgetting.
low moods everyday, feel hopeless, lethargic….high levels of anxiety and panic, which prevents me going out.
alot of anger feelings, years ago i used to [...]

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We've been married for almost 5 years, with no kids.This year I went through a period of deep depression after my parents died and couldnt even think about sex.. Now that I'm improving with psychotherapy and physical exercises, my feelings returned, but my wife is cold… We still have a satisfying everyday relationship, good [...]

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ive been offered psychotherapy…the psychiatrist wont give meds because he said there ' addictive '. and he said the psychotherapy centre will only accept people who are meds free.
im 30 years old have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder….but i feel i have symptoms of depression, PTSD, aggrophobia, ocd and panic disorder.
ive suffered a [...]

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Let me tell you which generic answers I am NOT looking for: online support groups, special restrictive diets, traditional antidepressants/therapy, exercise, "miracle cure" drugs and herbs. ALL of these I've tried with limited or no benefits at all.
I'm only looking for input about SEVERE depression that hasn't responded to any traditional methods of treatment. [...]

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I am 21 and I live with my dad and my 16 year old sister, and my one year old son. My mum, who we also lived with, died in December, very unexpectedly, and needless to say we're all just in our own personal hell right now.
My question is because all our lives, my dad [...]

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ive endured a very tough life, not had healthy, cute lives like most people , endured constant abuse and victimization through life , that started at 15 years old……ive survived up until now and i am now 31 , just recently turned.
i injured my ankle a [...]

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