Posts Tagged ‘psychotherapy’
September 13th, 2009
Recently a friend of mine from the Midwest told me about her visit to New York City. Her and her partner brought their nephew, a teenager who feels and appears out of place in their hometown, for vacation. What’s important to understand is how their nephew behaves at home. He dresses quite provocatively and acts quite haughty. He easily puts people off with his behavior and attitude. If one tried to understand what might be behind this, you might guess that he is acting in a protective and distancing way.
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Tags: counseling, hope, psychotherapy, therapy
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November 19th, 2008
I am sitting across from a new client - a person of another race. I make a statement like “Often times, the fact of our different races can influence the process and outcome of our work together. I’m going to do my best to pay attention to this. I’d also encourage you to speak up if you think our cultural differences are getting in the way of our work.” The client looks at me with a smile, pulls out her/his wallet, and shows me a picture of her/his child - clearly a biracial kid.
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Tags: African Americans, counseling, People of Color, psychotherapy, therapy
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September 17th, 2008
Seeing a therapist can be a risky endeavor. First, you have to accept that you want to share your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs with someone you’ve never met before. Then you have to find a therapist or counselor you like AND make sure everything fits - from availability to payment.
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Tags: decision, psychotherapy, therapist, therapy
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