Although it can be difficult to admit as a psychologist, talk therapy does not work for everyone.
In fact, some critics of psychotherapy would argue that it does not even work for the majority of people.
I can see the validity in the arguments by these critics. I have always been a firm believer that talking to a friend, family member or spiritual leader can be as effective as working with a professional therapist.
In fact, some research has shown this to be the case, particularly among certain cultures.
Although it is not a cure for all things psychologically distressing, I tend to believe that therapy works for most people…to varying degrees. It really depends on how you define “works”.
[For more of this story, written by Bret Moore, go to http://pro.psychcentral.com/do...essary/0015681.html#]
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