For example, we professionals miss the diagnosis. We get it wrong. Take the symptom "mood swing." This symptom might be seen in several different diagnoses, such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, or other brain injury. We can misattribute the root source of a symptom and therefore treatment doesn't match or work.
Sometimes things treatment-wise don't always go as expected and that can be frustrating for all involved. But there are some common reasons that results are often less than expected.
For example, we professionals miss the diagnosis. We get it wrong. Take the symptom "mood swing." This symptom might be seen in several different diagnoses, such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, or other brain injury. We can misattribute the root source of a symptom and therefore treatment doesn't match or work.
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For many clients, the answer to this treatment question is on the same list as, “Would you like a tax audit? How about a root canal?” Yet, group therapy is one of the hidden gems of successful treatment and has many benefits! 1. Public speaking. You don’t have to say anything if you don’t want to. Other than saying your first name, it's rare you would be asked to say anything more. Ever. Unless, of course, you'd like to speak more. People speak, if and when, they are ready. And that comfort level varies from session to session. 2. Cost effective. That's another word for cheap. Group is often 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a same time individual session. 3. Flexibility. Group is flexible. Missing sessions may be less disruptive to you and your therapist in a group setting. Also, don't worry about loss of contact with a valued therapist as most often a person starting a group also continues with individual sessions. |
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