This morning I did my usual morning activities while listening to some really beautiful Irish music from the medieval era. I like listening to this music because it reminds me of the amazing trip my friend Harry brought me on to Ireland back in 2005. His cousin was getting married and he wanted to bring …
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Nov 24 2022
How do therapists expect me to talk about my anxiety when my medication takes all the symptoms away? Should I go off my medication? Vol. 607, November 24, 2022
This question was asked by a person on Quora. Two very important issues were brought up regarding therapy and how best to deal with medication issues. Here is how I answered the question: First, congratulations on having the antidepressants get rid of the symptoms of anxiety. You are one of the lucky ones. Second, if …
Nov 17 2022
Can a person become a therapist if they are still dealing with deep emotional wounds? Vol. 606, November 17, 2022
Thank you for this question because few would have the guts to ask it. I am going to be real honest with you and anyone who reads this answer because you deserve an honest answer to a honest question. It is true that most people who come to work in mental health do so because …
Nov 10 2022
How can you ensure your patients understand you during appointments without sounding condescending? Vol. 605, November 10, 2022
This was an interesting question from a person on Quora asking therapists to respond. I found this particularly important because it is rare when therapists are asked to reflect on how it is that they interact with their patients. Here is how I answered this question: This is an interesting and important question that I …
Nov 03 2022
What do you do if your family doesn’t believe you when you speak of your experiences with an abusive person? Vol. 604, November 3, 2022
This was a question I received from a person on Quora and this is how I answered it: The one thing that I have learned is to stop sharing my personal heartaches and negative experiences with the family. They don’t even really know the person that they are commenting on but think they know the …
Oct 26 2022
How Do Therapist Help Their Patients To Process Trauma (including C-PTSD) Vol.603, October 27, 2022
This was another great question from a person on Quora, and this is how I answered it: I am answering this question as the hypnotist and neuro-linguistic master practitioner I am. Surprisingly easily and quickly with the help of my client’s subconscious mind. With neuro-linguistic programming techniques, we easily take the emotional charge off the …
Oct 20 2022
As A Therapist, Do You Take Notes During The Session: Why Or Why Not? Vol. 602, October 20, 2022
This was a question that a person on Quora asked. It is an important question based on the feedback that my clients have given me over the years. Here is how I answered it: This is a great question because my clients have told me that they are very glad that I do actually take …