I have a relative who is a psychologist. I will send this to them to get their reaction.
I think that people who have a need for therapy, maybe all of us at one time or another in our lives, will entertain the possibility that any of the methods used by therapists can solve their problem. It comes down to initial belief that they can be helped. Sometimes, simply talking about a thing that has been bothering you is the best therapy and in that way, the best therapist is someone who is a good listener who can respond to the person's ramblings in a non-judgmental way so that the subject can be made to feel that the monkey on their back has been captured and caged.
The S. E. therapy involving touch and finding a calm place inside to sweep your troubles seems to be an extension of the idea that physical touch and intimacy is important to mental health which to me makes sense since touching someone helps them know that they are not alone and even if the hands are cold, there is only a short time before body heat transfers and things are more in equilibrium.
Yeah. For that part peer pressure can be important. When your closest friends make a habit of pointing out your issues then it can be easier to seek help because you know your friends support you.
I think that people who have a need for therapy, maybe all of us at one time or another in our lives, will entertain the possibility that any of the methods used by therapists can solve their problem. It comes down to initial belief that they can be helped. Sometimes, simply talking about a thing that has been bothering you is the best therapy and in that way, the best therapist is someone who is a good listener who can respond to the person's ramblings in a non-judgmental way so that the subject can be made to feel that the monkey on their back has been captured and caged.
The S. E. therapy involving touch and finding a calm place inside to sweep your troubles seems to be an extension of the idea that physical touch and intimacy is important to mental health which to me makes sense since touching someone helps them know that they are not alone and even if the hands are cold, there is only a short time before body heat transfers and things are more in equilibrium.
I have no idea what I'm talking about.