CombatCounselor Q&A

QUESTION:	PenePan @PenePan
11/13/13 Once immersed in therapy how to judge if ur pain and anguish is therapeutic or just painful/therapist not a good fit?

ANSWER: Facing and enduring painful #thoughts and #emotions is part of #therapy. If you continue to get worse, something's wrong.  There's normally a #HoneymoonEffect followed by a short downturn, then gradual improvement with minor set-backs from time to time. If you don't see gradual improvement over 3-4 consecutive sessions, it may be time to find a new therapist !

Here's an article on finding a good therapist: 

http://combatcounselor.blogspot.com/2011/03/client-beware-protecting-yourself-from.html

This article tells you everything you need to know AND ASK when looking for a TRUE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST:

http://combatcounselor.blogspot.com/2012/05/checklist-for-hiring-true-cognitive.html

C.T. Sorrentino, LtCol, USAF (Ret)

aka CombatCounselor

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