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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 742794" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>Just my two cents, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was more helpful to me than traditional psychotherapy. It is more focused on changing negative thought patterns that are holding you back today rather than exploring past history and reasons for how you got here. Some therapists use a balanced approach that includes a bit of both. CBT has given me a lot of tools for setting appropriate boundaries, letting go of guilt, and stopping the runaway train of worry or self-flagellation. I’m trying to get back to that now after this weekend’s upsetting events. I’m thinking it may be time for a tune up. </p><p></p><p>It really comes down to what your goals are for therapy and finding a therapist who uses methods aligned with those goals and who you mesh well with. Copa is absolutely right to say don’t be afraid to change if it’s not working. You’ll know within a couple sessions. A good therapist may take you to uncomfortable places but they won’t leave you there. And others are right to say they won’t tell you what to do. But they should help you discover it for yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 742794, member: 23349"] Just my two cents, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was more helpful to me than traditional psychotherapy. It is more focused on changing negative thought patterns that are holding you back today rather than exploring past history and reasons for how you got here. Some therapists use a balanced approach that includes a bit of both. CBT has given me a lot of tools for setting appropriate boundaries, letting go of guilt, and stopping the runaway train of worry or self-flagellation. I’m trying to get back to that now after this weekend’s upsetting events. I’m thinking it may be time for a tune up. It really comes down to what your goals are for therapy and finding a therapist who uses methods aligned with those goals and who you mesh well with. Copa is absolutely right to say don’t be afraid to change if it’s not working. You’ll know within a couple sessions. A good therapist may take you to uncomfortable places but they won’t leave you there. And others are right to say they won’t tell you what to do. But they should help you discover it for yourself. [/QUOTE]
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