Recent questions in Psychotherapists

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Should a therapist tell you what to do or what not to do?

asked May 11, 2023 in Psychotherapists by SeraphicHarmony (5.8k points)

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Is there a general consensus among therapists on wearing mini-skirts to session? And, would there be any responsibility on the part of the therapist if the client mistakenly took this as a sign of attraction to the client?

asked May 10, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Nathan Y (5.6k points)

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If during an EMDR session a different memory comes up whilst focusing on a nightmare that I have, should I have told the therapist?

asked May 10, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Dan dan the man (5.6k points)

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Do you regret choosing psychology or psychotherapy as your profession? Why or why not?

asked May 10, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Adeymcr (7.1k points)

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Why does a therapist ask how old do you feel right now? Is this part of assessment to help therapist understand where the client’s mind is during the session?

asked May 10, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Smarty4077 (5.1k points)

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Is it part of the psychodynamic/psychoanalytic training to not say “no” to a client’s request? My therapist either says “yes” or just doesn’t directly answer my question which I assume means no.

asked May 10, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Joe1985 (5.2k points)

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How should a therapist respond when a client talks about their attachment to them?

asked Apr 20, 2023 in Psychotherapists by countdown (5.9k points)

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Why does saying out loud something painful makes us cry but we don't cry by replaying it on our mind?

asked Apr 20, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Mishmash85 (6.3k points)

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My therapist is on vacation after our session today. The session was a disaster and I can't stand not being able to get in touch with him. What should I do? I feel like hurting myself.

asked Apr 20, 2023 in Psychotherapists by NebulaSeeker (5.1k points)

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How can we knowingly fool ourselves?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Jamesbrede (6.1k points)

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As a therapist, have you had a client throw up in session? How did you manage that situation?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by CrystalSculptor (6.6k points)

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How should a good therapist react to criticism from a client, and why would a therapist react angrily and defensively?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by DC84 (5.0k points)

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Is it common practice for therapists to block clients’ phone numbers between sessions?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Enda Kelly (7.7k points)

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What does it mean for a client to seek emotional support from their therapist between sessions? Assuming the therapist allows that sort of contact. What does the client say? What does the therapist say? I don't understand.

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by skiingscot (7.2k points)

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What can you do if your therapist breaks confidentiality?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by Irina_2023newhome (6.1k points)

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Do psychotherapists really say “tell me more” and “how do you feel” during therapy sessions? If so, is this type of questioning helpful for the client?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by CrystalNomad (6.3k points)

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What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by DIYDave40 (6.1k points)

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How can I gaslight my therapist?

asked Apr 19, 2023 in Psychotherapists by djmaluco (5.9k points)

+27 votes

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How do I make the most of my therapy sessions?

asked Apr 18, 2023 in Psychotherapists by PHILPH (6.4k points)

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In the 1970s, it wasn’t extremely rare to see a kid with severe head and face burn scars, and people always said that he “spilled boiling water on himself.” You don’t see such kids these days. Were those actually child abuse cases?

asked Apr 18, 2023 in Psychotherapists by LuminousPulse (5.3k points)

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