- You're not alone. Unfortunately, many do not really understand what psychotherapy group. Therefore, do not want to, and even fear to participate in them, thus depriving themselves of the opportunity to receive the necessary assistance and support. But the situation is slowly changing. There are trainings that we have become fashionable. Visiting, say, training or self training personal growth is considered prestigious. So, most of the training - it is nothing like a kind of psychotherapy groups.
In such a group under the guidance of a professional psychologist meets about eight people. Group are different. Sometimes the participants really serious trouble with the world around them. And, for example, those groups that I spend, people come in without a clearly defined problems.
- Why did they come?
- The fact that the most successful, strong and confident people are not immune from a quarrel with a loved one, the fall of stress, severe pressure of the authorities, failure or fatigue. And it is here that a dozen meetings in the community of people like you - a great support. Ways out of seemingly hopeless situations can be found already after 2-4 meetings - and with the help of a psychologist, and with the help of band mates. Communication technology next.
Psychologist conducts all sorts of games, training exercises, offers tests for home study. The group members discuss what they care about. Generally, such groups are somewhat similar interest club: here meet, find new friends that continue to meet frequently and on. And, of course, in the psychotherapeutic group must learn the specific techniques and tricks to be able to properly communicate, build good relationships, cope with personal problems.
- Are there any contraindications to participate in psychotherapy groups?
- Some people do not need a group and individual counseling psychology course. And it does not even depend on the situation itself, and the type of character. There are people who, for example, uncomfortable feeling in the team. And it happens that people just do not want to work on their problems with others.
Many have already understood the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Visits to a professional psychologist as useful for mental health, as Seen a good barber - beauty and attractiveness: today it is aware of the many.
Professional psychologist, therapist does not teach anyone to live. He is not entitled to it no moral right, and can not know what is best for another person.
In fact, everyone knows how to solve a particular problem, how to get rid of fears or bad habits, how to get out of stress or to reconcile with her husband. Psychologist only helps to find a well-known client, but how to hide out - with the help of simple exercises and techniques under discussion, encourages awareness of the problem.
Why I always say that we have with my client - partners, coming together for one purpose and apply the same effort to achieve it.
- How many meetings will require an ordinary woman is experiencing, say, the fall of stress or loneliness?
- As the number of meetings, the 8-10, the maximum 12, is usually enough to really help people. More generally not required. But no less, otherwise the result will be immediate and all experiences can come back.
- Is there a specificity in work with children?
- Yes, there is sometimes a lack of consultation meeting, especially if parents are willing to help. In other cases, carried out individual work with a child or offered participation in groups. For the kids - it's "Igroterapiya, and for teenagers -" Popular psychology ".
Well, I hope, after our conversation, psychological services will not" popular, but intelligible and enjoyable for our readers.
Natalia BARANOVSKY