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Uses and Tips For Using Finding A Therapist Who Works For You Helpcard

The helpcard isn't meant to replace a referral from you health professional, or discussion with friends/family, but it will help considerably in helping you understand what you need to ask of contacts when trying to access a therapist.

Trainers, group facilitators, consultants: The content on this helpcard may be of use as a handout or takeaway, particularly for programs operated by Employee Assitance Programs, but may also fit in other workplace health and balance programs, stress training, etc.

Deep discounts for the purchase of multiple copies make this an ideal purchase for groups working on any mental health issues.

Finding & Choosing A Therapist Who Works For You

Congratulations on recognizing you might need some help. Many more people than you'd think go for short-term professional counselling. So let's make it work for you.

Two Interesting Points

There is a hesitancy among many people, to discuss their experiences in therapy, because they feel going to therapy means they are somehow weak. There is nothing farther from the truth. It takes a lot of courage to realize that one needs help, far more than for a physical illness.

You'd be amazed at the percentage of people you know who have been to a therapist or counsellor, unbeknownst to you. It's probably much greater than 50%

Second, luckily you don't need to know about all the different models of therapy to make good choices regarding your therapist. Just keep this in mind. A good therapist will not make you TOO uncomfortable, but will make you a little bit uncomfortable.

If it's too easy, it is probably not going to work. If it's too hard, you'll probably quit.

Since a lot of people don't talk about going to a therapist, it's sometimes hard to get help with choosing someone who you can work well with.

It's not uncommon to have to try out several therapists before you "click" with one, in a way that will help you achieve your goals.

Some Help For Deciding About Therapists

We've gathered together a considerable amount of wisdom about how to select a therapist, and how to decide to discontinue (or continue) with one you may have started seeing.

More specifically, this help card explains:

where to start to find a therapist
how to evaluate a therapist in the initial meeting
how to determine if that particular therapist is helping you.

Here Are The Sections Included

Explaining the issue of comfort
What's important in a therapy relationships
Where to start
Questions to ask during the first meeting
Evaluating your reactions
Determining if it's going well
Symptoms to watch for
When it's really not working