Comments on: Is There a Therapy Stigma?

By: MIND OVER MATTER | Life and Work – Tammy Palazzo

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By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:25:07 +0000

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By: rhettsmith

rhettsmith — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:33:36 +0000

Bonnie,

Great point…repoire is key.

There are many great therapists out there as you know…and some pretty bad ones as well.

rhett

By: rhettsmith

rhettsmith — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:32:54 +0000

Dan,

Hey, thanks for the persistence in trying to post with the comments. Not sure what was going on.

I know what you mean by "therapy evangelists." I'm definitely a big proponent of therapy, but I don't see it as a staple like food, water, or shelter. I think it can be super helpful for people, but for many it's a luxury, and not a necessity. And for many others, it can sometimes be a necessity to help them cope, and overcome some of the many issues they might be facing.

I think downtime is also great….I think there are times, especially in long term therapy where a break is needed, especially as the work gets deeper and more intense. Plus one needs time to reflect on what is taking place as well.

Thanks for weighing in….can you say more about that last part….that becoming a little bit like something you don't want to be?

rhett

By: Bonnie3

Bonnie3 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:39:11 +0000

Rhett, I'd say I've run into all of those reasons you list. Also, for me personally, there's been the issue of finding a good therapist. I'm not apt to spill personal info to someone I'm not confident will handle it well.

By: Dan Bryan

Dan Bryan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:42:42 +0000

And of course – that one goes through. Grrr.

So, had a couple ideas. The main one is this:

Stigma for me is most poignant surrounding relational models in my life. I've had several relationships with what I would call "therapy evangelists." To them counseling is a staple, like food, water, or shelter. Being evangelists they feel this is appropriate for everyone and push hard to make converts. As I observe them I feel like they live in the land of raw nerve endings, or that their emotional gas pedals are always to the floor, it seems very intense. I definitely know I have issues, but I need some peace in my life in between periods of dealing with them. Does that make sense?

So, for me the stigma points to these relational models. When I think about seeking therapy a feeling creeps in that I might be becoming a little bit like something I don't want to be. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this.

Thanks for raising the question.

Dan

By: Dan Bryan

Dan Bryan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:38:25 +0000

Rhett not sure what's up….tried posting several times now, keeps saying "admin deleted your post"