Comments on: Is There a Social Stigma Associated With the Words Psychotherapy, Therapy, and Counseling? http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/ THINK WELL to FEEL WELL...It's All About Being Emotionally Healthy! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:24:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Hope for a Bright Future During These Economically Hard Times | DOCintheBiz http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-1227 Hope for a Bright Future During These Economically Hard Times | DOCintheBiz Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:43:52 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-1227 [...] to have the “need” for therapy to help them through. This goes hand in hand with the terrible stigma put on therapy today. Well, it’s still there, and online therapy is also there to help with the [...] [...] to have the “need” for therapy to help them through. This goes hand in hand with the terrible stigma put on therapy today. Well, it’s still there, and online therapy is also there to help with the [...]

]]> By: Doc KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-482 Doc KC Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:47:56 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-482 Dear John, I suppose we all will have people that “put us down” no matter what we do. That is just the world in which we live. The key is to rise above it all and know that we shouldn’t do it to others, but instead work on being the best people we can be. I have not heard of this other site you are mentioning here. I only know of www.DOCintheBiz.com that does psychological counseling over the Internet. :) Thank you for your comment and please keep reading and posting. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear John,

I suppose we all will have people that “put us down” no matter what we do. That is just the world in which we live. The key is to rise above it all and know that we shouldn’t do it to others, but instead work on being the best people we can be.

I have not heard of this other site you are mentioning here. I only know of http://www.DOCintheBiz.com that does psychological counseling over the Internet. :)

Thank you for your comment and please keep reading and posting.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: John Provel http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-481 John Provel Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:33:48 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-481 Yes, some people still put us down when we work on our selves. I heard there is a new site that does therapy over the internet called the psychological channel. I went there and all it says is coming soon. Has anyone heard about this? John Yes, some people still put us down when we work on our selves. I heard there is a new site that does therapy over the internet called the psychological channel. I went there and all it says is coming soon. Has anyone heard about this?

John

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-441 Dr. KC Fri, 30 May 2008 13:39:00 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-441 Dear Jennifer, I have to agree with you. Often times, when someone hears of someone with an emotional/mental disorder or issue, they DO indeed run. I feel as if it is their loss to choose to not have that person in their lives. People with disorders are not broken and often have more compassion, love and understanding to give than most others. You’re correct in saying that one needs to get the “right” help and often times it’s very difficult to find that help. When it takes weeks or even months, sometimes people in need get frustrated and give up. I wish it were easier to find that right person to help, but unfortunately it does take time to get to know the therapist and see if you are building towards a nice working relationship for change. That is one of the reasons I love this forum. It gives my readers the opportunity to see how I operate and work with others before choosing me to be their online therapist! It seems as if you have changed your life with this wonderful program you are referring to. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing it with our readers. If you are referring to a specific therapist, that is different, but if it is a program that anyone can become involved with, I’m asking if you wouldn’t mind sharing that information. I’m so happy to hear about the “life” you feel! There is nothing better! Thank you so much for your comment. Please keep reading and posting and if you can share the information that helped you so much, that would be great too. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Jennifer,

I have to agree with you. Often times, when someone hears of someone with an emotional/mental disorder or issue, they DO indeed run. I feel as if it is their loss to choose to not have that person in their lives.

People with disorders are not broken and often have more compassion, love and understanding to give than most others.

You’re correct in saying that one needs to get the “right” help and often times it’s very difficult to find that help. When it takes weeks or even months, sometimes people in need get frustrated and give up. I wish it were easier to find that right person to help, but unfortunately it does take time to get to know the therapist and see if you are building towards a nice working relationship for change. That is one of the reasons I love this forum. It gives my readers the opportunity to see how I operate and work with others before choosing me to be their online therapist!

It seems as if you have changed your life with this wonderful program you are referring to. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing it with our readers. If you are referring to a specific therapist, that is different, but if it is a program that anyone can become involved with, I’m asking if you wouldn’t mind sharing that information. I’m so happy to hear about the “life” you feel! There is nothing better!
Thank you so much for your comment. Please keep reading and posting and if you can share the information that helped you so much, that would be great too.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Jennifer http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-433 Jennifer Fri, 30 May 2008 00:17:31 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-433 Dr. KC, Sure there are stigmas. Some people will want to run in the total opposite directions if they know someone who is getting help. I think oftentimes the people running are probably the ones who need it help the most. People are to be commended for working to improve their way of life as you pointed out. They just need to be sure they are getting the appropriate help. If someone is still going to the same person for help after say a few weeks or months and are not seeing any results it may be time to try something else. I have been to a couple of counselors in the past, but the real change came with the last program. I could see results in the first week because it was training to change the way I think, not focused on asking about my feelings. I use this stuff every day! So stigma or not, seeking and getting the APPROPRIATE help is the only way to go. Now that my life has been changed so much for the better with this program, I can't help sharing it with others. It gives me life! Dr. KC, Sure there are stigmas. Some people will want to run in the total opposite directions if they know someone who is getting help. I think oftentimes the people running are probably the ones who need it help the most.

People are to be commended for working to improve their way of life as you pointed out. They just need to be sure they are getting the appropriate help. If someone is still going to the same person for help after say a few weeks or months and are not seeing any results it may be time to try something else. I have been to a couple of counselors in the past, but the real change came with the last program. I could see results in the first week because it was training to change the way I think, not focused on asking about my feelings. I use this stuff every day! So stigma or not, seeking and getting the APPROPRIATE help is the only way to go. Now that my life has been changed so much for the better with this program, I can’t help sharing it with others. It gives me life!

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-400 Dr. KC Tue, 27 May 2008 17:57:20 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-400 Dear Ben, I suppose stigmas can be put upon many things. Lay people may put a bad stigma on getting therapy as well as putting bad stigmas on the different types of therapies that are offered out there. So, therefore, professionals also catch a bad rap, if you will. We as professionals need to know that it is sometimes very difficult for people to be brave enough to get help. There are many reasons for this, including fear of the outcome, fear of the unknown, embarrassment, etc. But clients should also come to realize that it can be difficult for therapists who work so diligently with clients only to get zero results because the clients do not follow through with what the therapist has to offer. In other words, stigmas go both ways. The best results come from working together with a positive attitude for a successful outcome! Thank you for your comment. Please keep reading and posting. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Ben,

I suppose stigmas can be put upon many things. Lay people may put a bad stigma on getting therapy as well as putting bad stigmas on the different types of therapies that are offered out there. So, therefore, professionals also catch a bad rap, if you will.

We as professionals need to know that it is sometimes very difficult for people to be brave enough to get help. There are many reasons for this, including fear of the outcome, fear of the unknown, embarrassment, etc. But clients should also come to realize that it can be difficult for therapists who work so diligently with clients only to get zero results because the clients do not follow through with what the therapist has to offer.

In other words, stigmas go both ways. The best results come from working together with a positive attitude for a successful outcome!

Thank you for your comment. Please keep reading and posting.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-399 Dr. KC Tue, 27 May 2008 17:49:48 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-399 Dear Jackal, You explained yourself very well, in fact. It does make sense for you to ask for help! You just have to find the right professional who will understand what you are going through AND who is willing and comfortable to work with the issues that you are bringing to him/her. Please know that a professional who his not comfortable working with a certain disorder, disease or illness, does not make them a bad therapist, or doctor. It just makes them not for you. Thank you for your comment and again, please look for my next article addressing the stigma and issues surrounding personality disorders. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Jackal,

You explained yourself very well, in fact. It does make sense for you to ask for help! You just have to find the right professional who will understand what you are going through AND who is willing and comfortable to work with the issues that you are bringing to him/her.

Please know that a professional who his not comfortable working with a certain disorder, disease or illness, does not make them a bad therapist, or doctor. It just makes them not for you.

Thank you for your comment and again, please look for my next article addressing the stigma and issues surrounding personality disorders.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-398 Dr. KC Tue, 27 May 2008 17:49:33 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-398 Dear Jackal, Thank you so much for being brave enough to share your concerns with me and my readers here and please know that this is a safe place where you are completely understood! The stigma surrounding BPD is no doubt harsh, not to mention other personality disorders as well. Please know that I am writing an article about BPD, as you are not the only one who has brought this subject up on my blog. I am dedicating it to those who suffer with these disorders and I hope you will look for it and that it will bring some insight into what you are going through and also to the fact that there are professionals as well as lay people out there who DO understand. Thank you so much for you comment and please check back in the next couple of days for my article on BBP. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Jackal,

Thank you so much for being brave enough to share your concerns with me and my readers here and please know that this is a safe place where you are completely understood!

The stigma surrounding BPD is no doubt harsh, not to mention other personality disorders as well. Please know that I am writing an article about BPD, as you are not the only one who has brought this subject up on my blog. I am dedicating it to those who suffer with these disorders and I hope you will look for it and that it will bring some insight into what you are going through and also to the fact that there are professionals as well as lay people out there who DO understand.

Thank you so much for you comment and please check back in the next couple of days for my article on BBP.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Benny Greenberg http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-397 Benny Greenberg Tue, 27 May 2008 17:35:11 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-397 I believe there is a definite stigma. I suffer from the stigma associated with coaching and consulting. People have this issue about needing hlep but not wanting help. Wanting help - but not wanting to ask for help and Then asking for help -- but not wanting to accept and apply the help. You keep at it - there comes a point when it flips over and they realize that what they want is what they need and then they appreciate it all! Ben I believe there is a definite stigma. I suffer from the stigma associated with coaching and consulting. People have this issue about needing hlep but not wanting help. Wanting help - but not wanting to ask for help and Then asking for help — but not wanting to accept and apply the help. You keep at it - there comes a point when it flips over and they realize that what they want is what they need and then they appreciate it all!

Ben

]]> By: Jackal http://docinthebiz.com/blog/is-there-a-social-stigma-associated-with-the-words-psychotherapy-therapy-and-counseling/#comment-395 Jackal Tue, 27 May 2008 17:07:15 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=61#comment-395 Not sure I really explained myself too well. What I tried to get at was if I, the person in therapy, found that the stigma comes from the lay person and the professionals - it does not make it easy for me to ask for help. Not sure I really explained myself too well. What I tried to get at was if I, the person in therapy, found that the stigma comes from the lay person and the professionals - it does not make it easy for me to ask for help.

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