Archive for August, 2010
Cognitive Therapy For Depression
When most of us are faced with depression, whether it’s a friend, a family member, or ourselves, the first approach most professionals will take is the pharmaceutical route.
To be sure, there are a great many antidepressants available, and many are very effective… but for those of us who prefer not to use such medications, or have found them ineffective, cognitive therapy for depression can be an excellent substitute.
Even when medications are working well, we may also benefit greatly from some added cognitive therapy, for depression is a many-faceted issue that often needs to be addressed from several angles.
Genuine Competence Increases Your Ability To Influence Others
Remember that the more consistent and congruent you are in every aspect of your life, the more honest and genuine you’re perceived to be. If you believe in your message, you’ll practice what you preach. If you practice what you preach, you’ll be more authentic, and the door of trust will swing open for you. When you possess congruency, there’s no need to manipulate or camouflage.
Trust increases when others can see that your words match your actions. This is called congruence. Agreement and harmony in verbal and nonverbal messages increases your ability to influence. When congruence is lacking, a red flag is raised and, either consciously or subconsciously, your listener will not give you his or her full trust. It’s like the clothes you wear every day. If your clothes match well, usually no one really pays attention to what you’re wearing. If your clothing choices clash and are mismatched, they will be the only thing people notice and remember about you.
Consult A Psychologist In Cape Town
You may have many problems but unsure who to turn to for help. If you are a resident of Cape Town, you can consult a local psychologist.
If you want to consult a psychologist, Cape Town offers you many options. You must choose the right therapy as there are a wide variety of options. This is because a therapy needs a commitment of money, time and energy. You need to decide whether you need individual, couple or group therapy or some other option.
Individual therapy is the most expensive option. Give it a try if you really need it. In this form, the psychologist has an individual session with you to assess your problems. The therapist must be a person with whom you are really comfortable as you talk to him about what is troubling you. You will be sharing information which should be treated as confidential. Trust between you and the therapist is a must. He may probe further by asking questions. If you are not able to express yourself properly then he can ask you to describe a few pictures. You may even be asked to draw some pictures. This helps the psychologist to understand you. The duration of an individual session may be of about an hour each. After assessing properly, the psychologist may give explanations about your condition and advice about how to tackle the situation you find yourself in. If the therapist feels that you need medicines in addition to therapy then he will refer you to a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a competent doctor of medicine who is trained to tackle patients who require psychiatric medication.