Archive for October, 2009

What do you guys think of trying to work out an abusive relationship? Counseling??? Does it normally work?

We have been together 3 years and engaged for 6mos. I recently left him and back at my Mom’s. I miss him a lot right now but im sure that’s normal. He says he will do whatever it takes to have me back but I just don’t know about that. I think [...]

behavior therapy how much do they make a year?

i am doing an presentation at school on behavior therapy who work with children with adhd and i need to know how much they make a year
It depends where & for who they work… I know several thepists that works with behavior & some of them make around $50,000/year, however I know 2 of them [...]

Counseling for depression w/o parent?

I was diagnosed,with depression 3ys ago and I’m suffering from it wrost than ever. it started when my aunt died and then my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She cancer free now and ive convinced my mom that im feeling better and i try to hide being depressed from her because im afraid that [...]

Ph.D. for doing psychological testing?

I want to get a Ph.D. in psychology and I want to specialize in doing psychological testing in my career rather than counseling. What kind of program would be best in that case? Does it have to be a Ph.D. program that allows for specialization in psychological testing?
Forgive me if I sound ignorant, [...]

besides making a child see a therapist or someone how do you break kids of lieing to you?

especially when they know the punishment is less if they just tell you the truth?? i even give them a chance to come clean with no punishment but it still didnt work.
Let them know that there is a separate punishment for lying.
Example: 15 min Time out for pulling the cats tail. Reset timer, [...]

Where can I find resources on psychotherapy methods?

I am doing a linguistics essay on psychotherapy. I am attempting to analyze the linguistic framework used by the psychotherapist. I have asked this before and seem to get irritated feedback. I am looking for specific books, resources, and advice pertaining to counseling models.
I am most interested in the idea of reflective listening, (uncertain [...]

Does couples therapy work?

Recently broke off engagement with fiancee, she has drug problems..i have concrete evidence of that..i have communication problems..i’m not perfect either, seems like all we do is fight..getting engaged was the worst thing that ever happened to our relationship.
We cannot resolve anything ourselves, just turns into a shouting match..she is too stubborn to ever [...]

Name for an Art Therapy group for people with dementia/alzheimers?

We’re starting an art therapy group at my school, we had two visitors in two weeks back and we were asked to think of names which we can call the group. So far I have:
Beyond Borders
Horizons
Spectrum
Paint
Colors
Bizarrely
Can anyone think of any more, or think or possible acronyms for ‘paint’?
Help is very appreciated.
PAINT: Positive Activities INTentional [...]

This Portuguese woman (wife) an Greek man (husband) next door to me are weird. The guy keeps hitting on me?

yet the neighborhood knows that they are going to therapy and are having marital difficulties. What should I do
There are people of every nationality that are weird…that means nothing. If you do not like someone’s behavior toward you, simply tell them so and if that does not strop it, be blunt and tell them [...]

This Portuguese woman (wife) an Greek man (husband) next door to me are weird. The guy keeps hitting on me?

yet the neighborhood knows that they are going to therapy and are having marital difficulties. What should I do
There are people of every nationality that are weird…that means nothing. If you do not like someone’s behavior toward you, simply tell them so and if that does not strop it, be blunt and tell them [...]