Part 1:
This week's chapter focuses on psychotherapy. For this assignment, I just want to you critically think about a couple questions pertaining to psychotherapy. Please complete the following questions:
- What do you know about psychotherapy, based on personal experience, experience that your family or friends may have had, what you see on television or in movies, etc.? Please do not identify yourself or anyone else as having therapy if you are not comfortable doing so.
- Why do you think men are less willing to seek therapy than women?
- Why do you think it is that people who are better educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy?
- If you or someone close to you were going to seek therapy, which type of mental health profession would you seek out (e.g., psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional)? Why?
- If you thought you could benefit from therapy, but were reluctant to seek it, who would you talk to? Parents, friends, clergy, etc.?
Part 2:
As in the previous weeks, please respond to any 2 existing blog posts (not including this one or posts that you have responded to previously) to get credit for you "blog comments." Each post has its own instructions to follow in regard to commenting. Note: Replying to other students' comments on blog posts does not count toward your grade, although I encourage you to engage in conversation with your colleagues.
That's a wrap, everyone! You have all done a great job with the blog this semester. I know they were a lot of work at times, but remember that learning does not really mean much if you can't apply what you have learned. Psychology is all about applying theories, concepts, etc. to everyday life and behavior, so without the ability to apply it, what use is it, really? Throughout the semester, I hope you have developed a better ability to not only learn about psychology, but learn to apply it to your life and life around you!
This assignment is due on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 11:59p.
I found this meme and thought you'd like it, now that we have learned the difference between antisocial and asocial :)
Personally, I have not sought any form of psychotherapy; however, I do believe one can see positive effects from psychotherapy. I am studying Psychology and Addiction Studies with the hopes of becoming a substance abuse counselor. During the extent of my studies I was required to perform two full days of shadowing a counselor. Throughout that experience I was able to see the dynamics of group counseling as well as individual counseling. The counseling I observed was strictly alcohol and drug counseling, but there are many different reasons to pursue counseling. Individuals who have an identifiable psychological disorder are not the only ones who seek the help of a counselor; some people seek professional help for everyday problems. Counseling is intended to help people who are struggling to cope with challenges or changes in their lives. The role of the counselor is to allow the client to openly discuss personal experiences and issues to gain self-awareness and find positive alternatives to said problems. Men are less willing to seek therapy than women because they tend to be more skeptical of the process. They find it difficult to express their feelings and rarely turn to others with their problems. They like to feel in control of themselves and strongly believe that they will be able to overcome their problems on their own. Those who are better educated are more likely to seek therapy as well. These individuals have more positive feelings toward counseling and have a better understanding of their lives and issues. They have easier access to more therapeutic information and most likely have the financial ability to seek professional help. If I were to begin therapy, I would seek out the help of a counseling psychologist. They specialize in the treatment of everyday adjustment problems in normal people (those who do not suffer from psychological disorders). These psychologists will most likely be able to help the average person cope with troublesome situations in their lives, rather than more severe psychological issues. If I felt the need to seek therapy but was reluctant to do so I would most likely turn to my immediate family and close friends. I am a very cautious person and tend to keep to myself. I do not typically tell people about my problems unless I fully trust them. There are only two people who I can trust enough to confide in, my mother and my best friend/roommate. If I felt the need to seek therapy but was hesitant to do so I would turn to them.
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Psychotherapy can cover a wide range of issues and can be of great benefit to people who need that extra guidance. I know quite a handful of people who have gone through some form of psychotherapy and I have not heard a bad review. They enjoy the fact that someone is just there to listen when they feel they can't turn to anyone else or they need to know that the emotions they are feeling are normal. I know people who have gone through traumatic events at very young ages and its hard for anyone to explain the situation that they had undergone but through acts of psychotherapy the individuals are able to better cope with the emotions that many keep bottled up. I think men are less likely to seek out help because they are the gender that idolizes the idea of being "tough". Men tend to keep emotions and problems bottled up inside and deal with them through acts of aggression, competition, or anything they can do to get their mind off of the factor that is bothering them. Just like when you need to take a man to the doctor. They will poke and prod their way around a situation because the last thing they are going to do is go in and have someone tell them there is something wrong. Many are very stubborn but you see that in many women as well. I think that people who are better educated with psychotherapy understand when they need help and they admit to it. Admitting that something is wrong is the biggest and first step. If you are educated and understand the certain signs, you are more likely to know that the best answer is to get help. Those who are less educated may not understand the consequences of a problem until it has gone on too long. If I were to seek out therapy, I would probably speak to a counseling psychologist. While all psychotherapists are essential, a counseling psychologist specializes with focusing on personal and interpersonal relationships across the lifespan. They pay special attention to emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational issues. I think that this particular individual could cover a wide range of issues that could become present in my life and help me in a way that I could understand. If I felt the need to talk to someone other than a therapist, I would probably talk to my mom, boyfriend, or best friend. I have an problem, like most people, of bottling up my emotions and just putting on a happy face. I am generally a very happy person but lets face it, I'm human and have my bad days too. I usually don't trust a lot of people not because of something they did but because I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve and sometimes that's not always a good thing. Those three individuals I can tell anything too and I know they will listen when I need someone to just listen and will give advice when needed. I am very thankful to have them in my life and sometimes they are just the right formula to give me strength and confidence to get through the hard times.
ReplyDeleteI suppose I am like every other person thinking that psychotherapy is revolved around a therapist helping a troubled person who is lying on a couch telling the therapist their problems and looking for some advice. However I have come to realize that psychotherapy has nothing to do with the client lying on a couch and seeking advice from the therapist. From both movies and experiences through friends and family I have come to see that the therapist is there for the client as more of a guideline in the sessions. The therapist helps to keep the client on track of their goals during the sessions in case the client rambles on with the story, the therapist helps bring the client back to the main issue and focus on that. I also found that the therapist can and will assign homework for the client to work on outside of the sessions. These assignments are correlated to the sessions and help the client work on their issues. This helps the client realize that through their hard work and practice they can and will overcome their issue.
ReplyDeleteI feel that men are less likely to seek therapy because they don’t want to be put into a weak position and instead they feel that they can solve their own problems. They feel that they can solve their own problems and personify the strong man image.
I feel that people who are better educated will seek psychotherapy because for one they have the resources (money) to seek the help. Where most middle and lower class individuals can afford therapy but not as freely as higher class individuals. Secondly, with their education they can see and understand that the therapist is there to help them with their problem. I feel that some people may avoid going to therapists because they feel that they are not going to help them and that they are there to hurt them. Hopefully a person who is well educated can see that the therapist is only there for the better good of the individual.
If someone close to me or myself were to seek therapy I would seek out a psychologist. Mainly for the fact that I feel the psychologist is there to help work out the problems through assignments and other therapeutic methods. Where a psychiatrist will help work through the problems and diagnose the individual with a disease and prescribe medication to help cope through the issues. I do not feel that it is fit for everyone to be taking medication when most problems can be solved with some coping methods and practice. The individual will have to work on the issues on a daily basis, but it would be similar to taking a pill everyday with just more work. I feel that most medications do help the individual cope through their issues but without them they are unsure what to do. I don’t think that is a healthy process to put a person with issues through such a dependent stage. Therefore I would highly recommend to someone close to me to seek out a psychologist.
If I wanted to go to therapy but was reluctant to seek out help I would most likely talk to my family and friends. I feel that by having the strong support system behind you is always beneficial. I also feel that it is important that either the family or friends approve of the decision so you can have someone to go talk to about what happened in therapy and show the progress you’ve made. I feel that it is also beneficial to show the therapist that you do have that support system behind you because they will check to see how the family and friends react to you being in therapy.
Overall, I am not extremely familiar with psychotherapy. However, I do know that it includes a mentally ill patient and a licensed counselor. The overall goal of psychotherapy is to make help manage symptoms of the mental illness. The method used can be simply just talking in order to better identify struggles that the patient may be having. This will lead to a more accurate diagnosis, and a better treatment, hopefully.
ReplyDeleteI believe that men are less likely to seek therapy because of a social stereotype. A real man in this society is not supposed to get down due to emotions. They are supposed to play tough. If they were to receive counseling it could be seen as a direct blow to their man card. However, I do not believe that fewer men suffer from mental illness. Perhaps, more men suffer due to a lack of a social network and healthy outlets from stress. Women can just simply call up another woman and vent. Usually, men do not have this same luxury.
I believe that people who are more educated are more likely to receive help for many reasons. First of all, I believe that higher educated people have more money available for the help. For instance, even if someone of lower income is struggling, he or she may not have insurance and/or be able to make the payments. Another reason I think people of higher education get more help is because they understand that they can benefit from the therapy. They could understand that they lack of performance at the work place could result in less career success. A final reason I think people of higher education may seek more psychotherapy is because they have high demands and stress loads. People with higher education could be balancing more in the home life and careers.
I believe I would want someone close to me to seek help from a psychologist first. I would want to see if there could be a solution without needed medication that is more likely to be given when seeing a psychiatrist. I believe that psychologists can be a healthy outlet and offer valuable advice to help handle stress. At a certain point, however, I would recommend a psychiatrist. Medicine is not an awful thing. It is like any other illness; it is a chemical imbalance. There is nothing to be ashamed of while taking medication.
If I was reluctant to attend therapy, I would talk to friends and my sister first of all. However, I would never open up my entire life to any of them because I wouldn’t want them to see my weaknesses. I would cover it up and say I am fine.
There are lot of different types of needs for a psychotherapist. These needs can range from things such as marriage counseling to mental illness counseling. I have some experience with psychotherapy because I went to counseling as a young child when my parents got a divorce. As portrayed on television and movies, you picture a person lying on a couch as a psychologist talks to you as they write on a clipboard but that's not really how my experience was. It was more like just hanging out and talking with someone about everyday things. Before I went to this type of counseling I also attended psychotherapy because I had OCD as a child. Through this experience it was a lot different because it was a whole different kind of therapy. From what I remember it was a lot of exposure and talking about why I felt the need for my compulsions. It was very unique and very frequent unlike the other counseling I had received.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less willing to seek counseling than women because they feel that they are manly and should not have to talk to other people about their problems. I think they tend to not show emotion to people because they would feel embarrassed in showing how they feel or admitting to the emotions that they are having. I also believe that men want to be more masculine and by talking about their emotions, they will be emasculated. \
I think that more educated people are more willing to seek help from a psychotherapist because they want to better themselves and make sure that they are functioning to their best ability. They are more willing to show their emotions and face the fact that they need help. They may also be able to identify that they have a disorder or an abnormal behavior.
I think I would seek out a psychologist because they are the least serious psychotherapist to see and once you see them and they would be able to tell you whether you would need to see a psychiatrist or another mental health professional. The problems and emotions that psychologists deal with is also more for the average everyday person who is just struggling with things in their everyday life rather than a mental or psychological disorder.
If I was reluctant to talk to a therapist, I think I would talk to my mom because that's who I've always talked to when I've had problems in the past and she usually gives her honest input and knows what to say. She would have the knowledge because she is one of the people who knows me the best and can give me advice because she knows me well obviously.
I do not have any experience with psychotherapy myself, but I know many friends and family member that have experienced psychotherapy and I have heard both positive and negative things in regards to psychotherapy. A friend of mine from home goes to a therapist at least once a week to try talking out her problems and talk about situations that she is going through. She has told me that usually she feels much better after talking to her therapist but other times she feels that it is pointless and that her therapist does not understand her. I have also seen psychotherapy interpreted on television and in movies multiple times. On television and in movies, I usually see a person laying down on a couch and their therapist asking them general questions and also responding with the phrase “And how does that make you feel?” which I do now think is a correct interpretation of psychotherapy.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less willing to seek therapy than women because they think it makes them look weak and that they cannot handle their situations themselves which makes then seem less “manly”. I think this goes along with gender roles, like learned earlier in class, that men are taught to be independent, strong, and to keep their emotions to themselves. I think that therapy would go against all of these ideas of what a man thinks he is supposed to act like.
Better educated people are more likely to seek psychotherapy, I believe, because they are not afraid to ask for help and may be better educated on what psychotherapy is and how it works. People of a lower and middle classes, who may not have been able to afforded better education, may think that it is too expensive and that nothing is wrong enough with them that they cannot handle on their own. I also think that better educated people are more willing to go to psychotherapy because that are not worries about the cost of psychotherapy and are not afraid to seek help from a therapist.
If I were to seek therapy, or someone close to me, I think that I would most likely see a psychologist. I feel like it would be less pressure or stress going to see a psychologist because I would just be going to talk about how I am feeling and what I am going through. Going to a psychiatrist or other mental health professional would probably make me feel like something is majorly wrong with me and I may end up stressing out even more over thinking I have a mental disorder.
Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed I always all my mom before talking to anyone else. After leaving for school, and her living in Illinois, we have become very close and I feel she knows me better than any other person on this planet. When I talk to her, she listens and tells me her opinion on the situation and doesn’t judge me on my feelings or my choices. I always feel a ton better after talking to her (which is almost every day) and I know that she is always just a phone call away.
Although I have not had any personal encounters with psychotherapy, I have learned a lot about it over the past few years as a Psychology major. I've also learned about psychotherapy from peers who have gone through psychotherapy or their families have. I think it's something that is really beneficial to those who do seek help for their troubles that they may not be able to cope with on their own and who might just need to talk through some issues.
ReplyDeleteI think men seek psychotherapy less than women because I think to many people, psychotherapy is viewed as for those who are "weak". Male dominance can definitely be a factor in that, especially because men often act like they have a lot less feelings than women and do not usually prefer to talk about their feelings. Men are often viewed as the less-emotional sex, even though we did just learn in class that men have just as many emotions as women whether or not those feeling are expressed. I think it's a pride thing for men to try and solve their problems internally.
I think that people who are more educated seek psychotherapy because they know that it can be a very healthy thing and a healthy way to deal with emotions and problems. They are probably more likely to be able to afford it as well. Less-educated people might not know what psychotherapy is, or not have a positive view on it. They might also see it as a medical expense if they are not utilizing areas where psychotherpy is free.
If I were to seek professional help, I guess it would depend what I was seeking the help for. I don't usually believe in medicating because I think medication is way overused, but then again, if I thought that I might benefit from medication, I would consider seeing a psychiatrist. I think medication can definitely be necessary in supplmenting treatment of severe depression, PTSD, etc; however, I do think that talk therapy is also very important. Psychotherapy and psychiatry would be equally beneficial in being able to talk through things, so for me it would probably depend on the situation should I choose to seek help.
If I was reluctant to seek therapy, I would definitely talk to a friend about my decision to seek help. Although I know my parents would be supportive, neither of them have even felt the need to seek help and I'm not sure that they would understand. I would choose to talk to someone who had been in a similar situation who would support me and help me get the help I need.
While I do not have any personal experience with psychotherapy, I do have a family member who has had some experience. Psychotherapy can be utilized for a number of different reasons from helping a couple overcome challenges to helping an individual with a mental disease learn to cope with stress and hopefully lead successful lives. Depending on the reason that someone is seeking psychotherapy would depend on how the psychotherapy would take place. When I think of psychotherapy, I usually think of an individual sitting across from a therapist discussing the reason they are seeking the therapy and trying to come up with ways to coping mechanisms for dealing with the stress of the situation.
ReplyDeleteI think men are less likely to seek psychotherapy because they think it will ruin their tough macho reputation. In my opinion, I think men will think they will look weak if they admit that they have a problem and seek help for it. I think that a lot of them are worried that they are going to be looked down on and made fun of by their friends.
I think people who are better educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they are more informed about the options that are out there. You cannot seek help if you do not know that the help exists. I also believe that better educated people likely have better jobs that may have better insurance so they are able to afford the therapy. If someone does not have insurance, he or she is not going to seek psychotherapy because it is expensive and he or she is not going to be able to afford it.
I think which mental health profession I would seek out would depend on the reason that I was seeking the help. If I was seeking help for a mental illness that required medication to treat, I would seek out the help of a psychiatrist who would be able to prescribe the medication, but if I was looking for someone to help me work through my stressful situation I would be more likely to seek out a psychologist, who would be able to help me work out my issues. Medications should only be prescribed in the most severe cases.
I would talk to my parents if I was reluctant to seek help. I know that my parents will not judge me, and will give me the most unbiased opinion on what they feel is best for me. In some cases people just need someone to talk to, and I feel like my parents would be willing to try and help me through my issues and if they couldn't they would suggest an alternative to get me the help I needed.
I am not very familiar with psychotherapy. I do not have any experience with psychotherapy, nor have any of my friends or family had any experience with psychotherapy. I feel as if psychotherapy would be very beneficial for those individuals who need help coping with their problems because they cannot do this on their own.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less likely to seek therapy than women are because men are supposed to be considered masculine. In that being said, men do not like showing their emotions all the time because they seem to think that it makes them seem weak and less manly. Male dominance is definitely a huge factor.
I think people who are better educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they are aware of what psychotherapy is, and the benefits that come along with it. Better educated individuals may be able to pay for the psychotherapy, unlike those individuals who are not well educated. Individuals who are not well educated may see it as an expense that is not necessary.
If I were going to seek therapy I would see a psychologist. I think a psychologist would be able to help me with multiple problems, and help me cope with these problems.
If I were reluctant to seek help I would definitely talk to my parents. My parents would give me the best advice and try to help me in anyways that they could. They would be willing to do whatever it takes in order to help me.
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Overall I do not know much when it comes to psychotherapy. I have not had any friends or family member that have the need to receive psychotherapy. I do however know that some people can greatly benefit from this. The people who receive therapy, I would think enjoy it because they have someone who will listen to them and help them with their coping skills.
ReplyDeleteI think women are more likely to psychotherapy because we are just more accepting then men to get help. Guys think that they are supposed to be these big tough guys and the thought of them needing to get help might effect their ego. Guys also think that they can fix everything, not they are needing to get fixed.
People who are more educated may be more likely to get help because they know more about psychotherapy and know how much it can really help. People who are more educated may want to get help more then someone who is less educated simply because they want to keep living their good, fun life instead of feeling down all the time. They also have more to look forward to in their life then those who are less educated. Also, when I think of people who are more educated I think of people who have big time jobs and a family to support, so with them having to support a family they may not want their kids to see them like that and have more of an incentive to get hep and get better.
I think if someone close to me need to seek help, I would first try a psychologist. I would try to see if we have options before them possibly needing to get on some kind of medication. I think that talking with a psychologist can help because they have someone to talk to with all of their issues they may be having. If the psychologist were to tell us that we need to seek help from another professional, I think them we would talk to him/her and see what they think would be the best next right step to take in getting the help that was needed.
If I needed to get therapy but didn't want to actually do it, I would talk with one of my cousins who I'm very close with or my mom. I would see what they have to say about the parts I would tell them. I however wouldn't open up completely because that is not how I am and I don't like people to know I have weaknesses.
From personal experience with watching movies, I know that psychotherapy can either be a traumatizing, awful experience or very helpful depending where you are at in your situation. The stereotypical psychotherapy session would include a psychologist sitting in a chair evaluating the client lying on a couch opening up about their life. I feel like the real life situation would vary from this. Psychotherapy seems like more of a dynamic kind of therapy, changing as the situations discussed changed. Nothing is static in psychotherapy in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI believe men are less likely to seek therapy help than women because of the fact they are generally raised to believe feelings are something that don't need to be expressed. The stereotypical difference between men and women is that women are more open with their emotions than women. Men are a little bit more emotionally detached.
More educated people may be willing to seek psychotherapy because they have more knowledge on the lasting benefits of sharing your feelings. Having a better understanding on how psychotherapy helps one deal with their issues and knowing the resources around you may help as well. Educated people generally live in better areas than less educated people and in turn may be more connected to resources for help.
If I or someone else I knew were going to seek therapy, depending on the problem I would choose either a psychologist or a psychiatrist. If medication is needed in the case of possible severe mental illness, I would recommend a psychiatrist. If it's a general issue that requires simply counseling, I would recommend a psychologist. This would include depression, substance abuse, etc.
If I would benefit from therapy but were reluctant to seek it, I would go to my friends. Being in college, my friends are around me much more often than my parents and family. I just feel as though my friends would know me best and see me where I am in life at the moment better than my family and parents.
I don’t know very much about psychotherapy, but I do know that it has had the potential to really help some people. Psychotherapy is when a person goes and talks to a therapist about their problems and the therapist talks them through it and helps them. I also know psychotherapy helps some people with mental illness to be more functional in society and in their everyday lives. The therapist helps them function in terms that they can understand. One example could be a person who has a mental illness such as DID and talks to themselves sometimes, the therapist can redirect the person to their own identity, and also look for triggers of what makes the other identities come out. I think that men are less willing to seek helps then women because men see it as a sign of weakness. Also because men probably do not want to accept that fact that they have something wrong with them and probably think they can fix it themselves. Women on the other hand are more open to receiving help. I think that more educated people are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they may know more about illnesses and be paranoid that they have something or they are more accepting of relying on someone else to help them. I also think that well educated people may be ashamed to something wrong with them so they want it fixed where less educated people may just see it as something they have to deal with and they can fix it. I would seek out a psychologist first to see if they could help me through therapy. If therapy was not helping I would then go to a psychiatrist and see if there was something they could fix with medication. I would talk to my parents and see what they said. If they say that they support it (I believe they would) and will help me get help I would do it.
ReplyDeletePsychotherapy is the general term referring to therapeutic treatment or interaction that a person with a psychological issue receives from a professional psychologist. I personally do not know anybody that has received psychological help besides the parents of a friend that died in a car accident. I know that they were prescribed strong antidepressants but I do not know what kind of therapy they had received.
ReplyDeleteI personally think that men are less likely to seek therapy than women because of masculinity. They think that getting help from somebody else is not manly. The stereotype of men not being able to seek help from others, especially for psychological reasons, is a sign of weakness.
I think that better educated people are more likely to seek psychological help because they realize how important it is that they get treated, especially for psychological issues. Another possibility for why better-educated people may seek treatment is because they are less stubborn about their health. I think that I would recommend a psychologist because they are less likely to just administer medication, and would be more likely to find out what the issue is at hand before medication would be used. I think that if I needed the assistance of psychologists I would talk to my brother first as I talk to him about almost everything. He has always been a remodel in my life.
I do not know much about pyschotherapy. I have not ever had experience with pyschotherapy myself. I believe that one of my cousins has had some experience with pyschotherapy for major depression disorder. I do not know if I have ever seen psychotherapy used in movies or in TV shows. I would imagine it being kind of like counseling. Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less likely to seek therapy than women because men are supposed to be strong and masculine. They are not supposed to show emotion or show that they have any problems. People who are more educated are more likely to seek therapy. They are more likely to seek therapy because they know how important therapy can be for their problem and their life. They are more likely to know that something is wrong with their health. They want to be perfect and be successful in life so they want to be healthy. If I were to seek therapy, it would depend on my mental illness to decide which profession I would seek out. Pyschologists evaluate, diagnose, treat, and study behavior and mental processes. A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. A mental health professional is a health care practitioner who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental illness. If I had to choose, I would probably pick a psychiatrist because it seems like they do the most and I would just have to go to one health care professional.
If I was not able to seek therapy, I would probably first talk to my sisters and then my mother.
When I think of psychotherapy I think of counseling. I went to counseling when I was little and I just remember playing with toys or coloring while the psychologist talked to me and asked me questions. That is my main memory from it. My friend is currently in counseling and she goes every other week to two weeks for one hour. At first she did not want to go and was quite hesitant. After her first session she said it was better than she thought it was. Now she loves going and looks forward to her appointments. In movies, it seems like they make therapy out to be a frowned up thing in a way. As if therapy is for those who have “something wrong with them” or they are “crazy”.
ReplyDeleteI think men are willing are less willing to seek therapy because they think it affects their masculinity in a way. They think that expressing their emotions or problems makes them appear vulnerable and weak and not like the superior strong man they want to be seen as. I have been encouraging a guy friend of mine to seek counseling for a while and he detests the idea because he said “he doesn’t like talking about what is wrong with him” and “he doesn’t want to confess his problems to a stranger”. I think part of the reason people don’t seek therapy is because it makes their situation more realistic and they are forced to deal with it as opposed to pretending that nothing is wrong.
I think those who are more educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they can afford to. Those who have a higher level of education are more likely than not to have a job and be better off financially than those who are not as educated. They are more able to pay for the high cost of therapy than someone who doesn’t receive a steady paycheck every month or needs to put the money towards loans or other priorities.
If I were to seek therapy I would probably go to a psychologist or counselor because I don’t think I would need to see a psychiatrist. I would avoid seeing a psychiatrist because I don’t think my condition would be severe enough to receive medication. I would see a psychologist or counselor because I would mainly want to talk to someone about past issues or receive cognitive therapy. If I was reluctant to attend therapy I would talk to my parents and friends to receive their opinion on the matter. If they thought it would be in my best interest to attend then I would more than likely seek help. I would also talk to people who have attended therapy to receive their input on it and who they would recommend seeing.
To be honest, I do not know too much about psychotherapy. When I was in high school, I wanted to be a guidance counselor or psychologist, so I can remember looking at types of psychotherapies for an occupation. However, since then, I have not encountered psychotherapy personally. My freshman year in college, I went to therapy or the counseling center for bonus points. Each session I attended was worth two bonus points, and I remember being very nervous for the first session. I only went a couple times, but each time I went, I found it easier and easier to talk to the counselor. Since then, I have only referred people to the counseling center for my Community Advisor job. I have even had to call the on-call counseling center a couple of times due to suicidal thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI believe men are less willing to try psychotherapy simply, because they are less likely to share their emotions in the first place. Whether a man is talking to his friend or a psychologist makes little difference as to how much he may open up. If men do attend a therapy session, he seems to be less likely to tell people about it. Educated people seem to know that therapy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. Therapy simply helps when you need someone to talk to or sort things out. You can attend therapy for many reasons and should not be judged if you do go to therapy. If I were in need of therapy, my parents would probably be the first to notice but my friends would be the ones to convince me. My mother is constantly worrying and often thinks I don’t express my feelings as often as I should. I tend to bottle things up, which is not a very beneficial coping mechanism. If my friends were to agree with my mother, I would consider it more, because I am around them everyday. If I am upset, I will call my mother, so she typically only hears about the very stressful times at college. My friends see the stressful times and the fun times, so they may have a better indication about therapy.
Psychotherapy can either be a very rewarding experience or can be completely traumatizing, or somewhere in between. Psychotherapy is performed by psychologists and psychiatrists. A psychologist can offer counseling, advice, or just having someone to talk. While a psychiatrist can do all of the above plus prescribe medications. My uncle is a child psychiatrist and it drives him crazy when someone refers to him as a psychologist. Anyways, during psychotherapy, a person can learn about themselves and why they are having problems. It can also help them with realizing which coping strategies work best for them. The way it is portrayed in movies is usually a man sitting at a large desk and there is a couch in the room. The client comes into the room and lays on the couch, the therapist wheels himself over to the patient in his big office chair with a clipboard in hand. Then, the patient begins to talk about their life as they lie on the couch and the therapist takes notes on the clipboard, every so often asking the patient, “and how does that make you feel?”
ReplyDeleteI feel as though men are less likely to seek therapy for a few reasons. The first is their pride; they do not want to admit that they are having problems that they cannot fix themselves. They do not want to be seen as weak or less of a man. Another reason is that therapy seems to be stigmatized as help only for women. Also, men may plainly just not think about going to therapy, they may not think of it as a possibility to help them. It also can take a man a long time to be able to open up to someone he does not know and trust that the therapist is going to help him. Men are brought up to not share their feelings or to know how to necessarily talk about the hardships they are going through. People who are better educated are more likely to receive or seek help because they know it is out there. Also, if they are better educated that usually means they have the resources to pay to go to therapy. I am biased in the aspect about if a family member or friend would be seeking help, who I would suggest they go to. I would say a psychiatrist, since I know the benefits of going since my uncle is a psychiatrist. Though I do know that they can be more expensive and that going to a psychologist maybe a better start for them, until they can figure out if they need more help or not.
If I did not want to go to therapy, I am very blessed to have many people I could talk to. I have my parents who I have grown closer to since I have been in college. I also have a couple of friends, whom I have known since I was about 5th grade and we still stay in great contact. Lastly, I have an amazing spiritual director who is amazing at guiding me and really help me cope with issues I am going through in life. I cannot imagine not having the amazing support system I have been blessed with. Especially, if I was going through a very hard time that I did not know how to handle.
Psychotherapy generally refers to the interaction or treatment between a physician or therapist and someone in need of their assistance. A person, whether they are aware or unaware they need help, finds someone to talk to help relieve stress. This is helpful in a therapist because the information is confidential. Friends and family are also individuals one can express worries too. There are also group therapy sessions, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Based on experiences from friends there are also family therapy sessions which can be beneficial to the family as a whole. Family issues sometimes need a regulator, and a therapist helps to delegate the session and identify the problems each individual is having. Also the session allows members of the family to see how their behavior is affecting each other. On an individual basis friends have told me that talking to people about their problems and concern actually does help and relieve anxiety and stress. However, the individual has to be willing to cooperate and change. From personal experiences psychotherapy can be effective if it is sought out and taken seriously. I think men are less likely to seek help than woman mostly because they are too proud. Men see themselves as the head of the household, the leader, and the insensitive. They make think therapy makes them weak and they do not like that feeling. Society places men in masculine status where they shouldn’t show emotion or have feelings. These are the basic reason while I feel men would not talk to others or seek out psychotherapy. Also women are more sensitive and willing to express their emotions. People who are better educated are more willing to see psychotherapy because they realize it is effective. They know that it will help them in the long run. They will be happier and more successful member of the community. Whereas less educated people say see it as pointless and a waste of money. If someone came to me searching for source of therapy I would suggest a counselor or psychologist. After that they could be referred to a psychiatrist if they need medication or further help. If I was too reluctant to seek out therapy I would most likely talk to my best friends from high school or my roommates. I also feel comfortable talking to my parents about certain issues. It all depends on what the situation is.
ReplyDeleteTo me, psychotherapy is when a trained psychological professional counsels an individual or family through a recent traumatic event, substance abuse, addiction, or disorder. Psychotherapy helps patients positively cope and express their feelings and emotions. This type of therapy could help peoples' mental, social, and psychological well-being. Also, it could improve a person physically state, because they could be binge eating or minimally eating nutritious meals. The accessibility to psychologists to help patients of all ages can improve relationships, diets, cognition, and overall health.
ReplyDeleteI think men are less willing to seek therapy than women because expressing one’s feelings may be portrayed as a weakness to society. Women are the ones who usually express more emotion and feelings, whereas men are the supportive and emotionally stronger partners within a relationship. A man going through therapy could be self-degrading for them, because of the way society look upon their emotional status. People who are better educated about psychotherapy are more likely to seek psychotherapy, because they are knowledgeable about the benefits. Better educated people are aware the profession that can improve their emotional and mental well-being. Having the psychologist to talk to will gain another person to add to their support system. The ability to share one’s ideas and thoughts about certain situations can be beneficial if a person is aware of these qualified
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If someone I was close to or myself were to seek therapy, I would suggest a psychiatrist. I don’t want to underestimate the other professions, but I am more aware of the psychiatrist within my hometown. She is a well-known psychiatrist who assists individuals and families to return to a better state-of-mind. I have heard that she is very professional, respectful, and confidential. If I were to receive therapy, those are the three components I would want for my therapist.
If I were interested in seeking therapy and unsure of the process, it would depend on the situation as to who I would want to talk to. If it were a family problem between my parents, I would talk to my brother, or vice versa. If it were a traumatic event, I would turn to one of my family members. If it were a smaller problem, then I would converse with my close friends.
I don’t honestly know a whole lot about psychotherapy, since neither I nor anybody in my family has been to therapy. Most of what I have learned about psychotherapy comes from television or movies, however I did attend the USD psych clinic for extra credit during one of my special education classes. From a personal experience I can see how it would be very helpful if you actually had something to talk about, but in my case in which I was just there for extra credit, and I didn’t really have anything to talk about so naturally it was a little bit awkward. The movie that I always think of when I think of psychotherapy is Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. The therapy in this movie seems to be really intense, and over the top. It is probably not realistic at all, but it is still the only movie that comes to my mind.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less willing to seek therapy than women, because men in general are less willing to share their feelings and emotions. This of course stems from the gender stereotypes that our society has instilled in us. I feel like men seem to think that they aren’t allowed to show emotion or feelings, and this is probably why they seek therapy less often than women. I think men also believe that if they have a problem, they can fix it themselves. Women of course show more emotion than men, and they are more willing to talk about these feelings in order to get help. In addition, I think that people that are more educated are more likely to seek therapy because they probably are more familiar with it. It could also be that these people may have better paying jobs, and they may be more likely to afford the costs of going to therapy.
If I were to seek therapy, I think that I would go to a psychologist before I went to a psychiatrist. I know that psychiatrists can be a tremendous help to people who benefit from the medicine that they prescribe, but I feel like sometimes they over medicate people and cause more harm than good. On the other hand psychologists are able to help you talk about your thoughts and feelings, helping to give you tips and methods for helping whatever problem it is that you have. If I was reluctant to seek therapy, but I knew that I needed to go, I would definitely talk with my family and probably my boyfriend. I don’t think I would tell a lot of people, because personally I think I would be a little bit embarrassed, even though I shouldn’t be. Overall, I think therapy is a great resource for some people, although it is not always successful in all cases.
When I think of psychotherapy, the first person that comes to mind is psychoanalysis. This type of therapy is really interesting to me, as are most of Freud’s ideas and findings. What I know about psychotherapy is that it is a talk therapy that is led by the client, not the psychoanalyst. The analyst only speaks when adding something or helping to clarify a client’s thought. This therapy is extensive, with about four sessions a week for a few years. It is also very difficult as it requires the client to never censor their thoughts as censored thoughts defeat the purpose of psychoanalysis. I do not know anyone who has undergone psychotherapy, but I would like to hear what it’s like from someone I know who has successfully completed it. Maybe someday I will find someone who would like to share his or her experience with me.
ReplyDeleteI believe that fewer men seek therapy because they are taught to do things on their own. They also are pressured to keep their feelings bottled up inside, and entering therapy can be seen as a sign of weakness and can cause a man’s family and friends to look down on him for that. With time I think this will lessen as the building pressure to let everyone have equal rights to express their feelings builds on society. People who are more educated are more likely to seek therapy, and this includes men. This is partly because more educated people tend to make more money and can afford therapy. Higher education also means being more in tune with oneself, mostly because people with higher education have more critical and rational thinking skills. They are more likely to do something they don’t want to for the greater good, not just for themselves, but for society.
If I were going to suggest someone to a therapist, I would definitely recommend a psychologist. I am against going on medications unless they are absolutely vital. Someone struggling with depression or anxiety should first see a psychologist and go through a therapy like CBT to combat the issue. If various therapies just aren’t working, then medication might be needed. However, I do not believe this is something that can be determined with just a few visits. Medication should only be used as a last resort unless the case is extreme, like a long history of extreme paranoid schizophrenia, for example.
I would not be reluctant to seek out therapy if I needed it. I understand that going into therapy is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of respect for yourself and for the people who love you or work with you. If therapy was not available to me, I would probably talk with my best friend. He has been there through all of my ups and downs, and I have been there for his. If I need help with something, I turn to him. In a situation like this, it wouldn’t be any different. However, I believe that a therapist should be sought out first with any type of mental illness.
ReplyDeleteI do not know very much about psychotherapy. I do know that it involves helping somebody psychologically instead of medically. I know that there are many different types. The types that I know deal with depression or guidance counseling. Sometimes I know there are psychotherapists that could help with a tough divorce of if there was an awful tragedy in one’s life and they need some help getting through it. I have had a friend who went through psychotherapy to deal with some depression issues and a traumatic experience. I remember her telling me that sometimes it helped and other times it would just make things worse. In the movies and on television the stereotype of psychotherapy is a therapist sitting with a clipboard while the client is on the couch and saying things like “and how does that make you feel”. I think that there are a few reasons why men could be less willing to seek therapy than women would be. I think that men do not like to ask for help because they want to feel powerful and that they are in control. I think that men would see asking for help as a sign of weakness and almost be ashamed that they needed to seek help from somebody else and couldn’t handle a situation on their own. From personal experience I see this sometimes with my dad. He is so stubborn when it comes to things like this, especially with illness. Sometimes when my dad is really sick my mom and I tell him that he really needs to go to the doctor but he always refuses and says that he will be fine. People who are more educated might be more willing to seek psychotherapy because they might be more aware of the signs. They would probably realize that if they do not seek help that it could end badly for them or make their lives miserable. The more educated you are, you also know that it is ok to ask for help and that there is no shame in seeking guidance and help to get through a hard time. If I were to have to go to therapy I would most likely want to see a psychologist. I believe that a psychologist would have the background and the education to help me see different aspects of what I was going through and to maybe help work through it. I think that it would also depend on what the problem was. If it was a very serious mental concern I may want to speak to a psychiatrist if medical assistance was in need. If I thought that I needed therapy but was reluctant I would probably talk to my parents and my friends. I think that my parents could find me the resources that I may be too afraid to seek out. If I did not want to tell my parents than maybe my friends would be willing to help me. Both my family and my friends are extremely supportive and sometimes just talking to them helps anyways.
i know a little of psychotherapy if its the same thing as Frued's psychoanalysis we studied in my English class where you typically lay down and are encouraged to bring up repressed painful memories and give them love and healing. Id imagine it as a therapy where they find the motives behind ones behavior, be it past trauma, or fear of the way they are perceived by there peers or society, and try to create an environment of comfortably where they can open the patient up and guide them to finding self love, freedom from there fear based self imposed limitations, and help them think for themselves. So they are able to reach there full potential.
ReplyDeleteI think men wouldn't seek it as much in today's society because of the majority of them run off root fear of being perceived weak or unmanly submitting themselves to such a thing would degrade there self image/ hurt there pride so they would probably avoid the idea of such a thing and get defensive if it was ever brought up.
A smarter person would be more knowledgeable of the benefits and of themselves and would be more prone to take advantage of the opportunity to heal themselves
psychologist because they are more therapy based and wouldn't put my loved one on brain altering medication, and help them heal themselves finding the root to there problems and fixing them from the inside out. instead of masking them with medication and altering there brain chemistry. In the end i don't really know the difference. chemicals that aren't completely understood but alter a persons personality and actually make them albeit synthetically happier, controlled, focused/productive, and less afraid. even if they have to be taken the rest of there lives, makes there life quality enhanced.
I personally would love the opportunity to see a shrink to help with self growth i'm sure his incite would help me become aware of aspects my character that were previously hidden, the novelty of the experience would enjoyed along with the ability to gain further understanding of a potential career path for a psych major.
sorry i was so late i for some reason thought last week was the last one and for my slight cynicism because i'm exhausted
I know that psychotherapy is the general term to refer to therapy, interaction or treatment, between a trained therapist and client. Personally, I have never had to seek any form of psychotherapy, but I know many people who have. My aunt is severely schizophrenic and sees a therapist regularly. My mom works in mental health so I have been raised with a positive outlook on the field. Also, I have many friends that see therapists for depression or just to have someone to talk to about life. I believe that psychotherapy can be very beneficial and can positively impact a person’s life. I also think that men are less willing to seek therapy than women because men are naturally more private about discussing life issues than women. Men do not like to ask for help unlike women. I think men believe that receiving therapy will make them appear weak so they avoid it. More educated are also more likely to seek therapy. I think since they are more education, they will have the resources, time, and money for therapy unlike the less educated. The better educated also know how helpful therapy can be and make mental health a priority unlike the less educated. People who are less educated may not have the proper means to receive therapy due to money or job restraints.
ReplyDeleteMost of my friends see mental health professionals or psychiatrists for treatment. Psychiatrists are physicians that have special training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses. Mental health professionals focus on improving a person’s mental health and treat mental illnesses. This is broad category covers many professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and more. Like noted above, many of my friends see therapists for depression or other disorders so these professionals would provide the best care for their situations. I would talk to my parents first if I thought I could benefit from therapy, but was reluctant to seek it. My mom is a mental health worker and would be a good resource to start with. I know they would encourage me to seek therapy because they are strong supporters of mental health. I could also talk to my friends about their personal experiences about therapy for additional advice.
Psychotherapy could also be called talk therapy. This is a very common type of therapy. It usually involves a patient talking about their issues or problems with a counselor. The counselor then puts together all the information from the patient’s history, stories, moods, and ect. and diagnoses them. I think that this is a very good type of therapy. Getting a non bias opinion can really put things in perspective for a patient. I know of many people that go to a counselor just to talk about their everyday life, and to get advice about how to fix problems in their life or what to do about certain situations.
ReplyDeleteI believe men are less likely to seek therapy than woman because men don’t usually like to get help for anything. They think that if they ask for help that they will look weak. Also, psychotherapy is a lot of talking and the patient needs to talk about their emotions and possibly personal aspects about their life. Most men do not do so well with talking about their feelings and don’t really like to do so. I think that this also turns men away from receiving help with going to therapy. I think that better educated people know the wonderful things that come from therapy. They are educated about how mental health is so important. Also, most college students take a psychology class. Since they take a class they might learn about how therapy is beneficial and understand more about mental health. Another thing to take into consideration is that better educated people have better jobs with better health care. This better health care might pay for therapy sessions which would make it easier to go to therapy.
If I, or someone close to me were going to seek therapy I would first suggest to go to a psychologist/ counselor. I believe that this should be the first step to building your mental health. This type of therapy is usually less threatening than others. Most of the time, you just will go and talk to the counselor or psychologist about your everyday life. Usually this is not too hard for someone to do. I also think that counselors are more accessible for people seeking help. If the psychologist or counselor does not think they will be able to help you, such as you need medication, they will refer you to a psychiatrist or some other mental health professional that can help you further. I think that everyone should at least try counselor at least once. Many schools and companies offer a free trial run.
If I was reluctant to seek therapy I would first ask my friends or family if they have ever been to counseling and what they experienced. This actually happened to me. I was very stressed out with school and life in general and I was going a little crazy. I overheard my friend on the phone and I asked who she was talking to and she said her counselor. I asked her right away what she thought about going to counseling and if it has helped her. She was much opened with me and told me all about it. She said she really benefited from it and would suggest that I go. If you don’t know of someone that goes to counseling a teacher or a clergy is a good person to ask. They usually want the best for you and tend not to have a bias opinion.
I know that psychotherapy is used for emotional problems with a trained professional therapist. I have gone to counseling before, so I understand what it is first hand. I know that at first, it is embarrassing to tell people that you are going to a counselor, but then I realized it does not really matter as long as it helps me personally. They help you to gain motivation in life and look at life in a positive way. My counselor helped me with techniques in studying and the motivation to do well in school. She also helped me stay on track doing everyday things that would let me lead a more positive life, like exercising, eating healthy and being productive.
ReplyDeleteI think men do not agree to therapy as easily as women because they are not as in touch with their emotions as women. Men certainly have emotions, but do not show them in the way that women do. I feel as though if they went to counseling they would feel less masculine.
In my opinion, people who are better educated attend therapy because if they have brains, they probably do not care what other people think of them. Other peoples’ opinions probably do not matter to more educated people because the only thing that matters is if they are feeling emotionally and mentally stable.
I have already had professional help through a psychologist, so I would most likely stick to a psychologist because I did not have any problem with her and she helped me to lead a positive life. If I hadn’t already been to a psychologist, I would probably discuss the matter with my dad about going to one.
Awesome, I'm glad you had a positive experience :)
DeletePsychotherapy in other terms is talk therapy between a trained professional and a client. This kind of therapy is very typical to see people receive when you think of psychotherapy. Personally, I have never had to have psychotherapy; however, I know a few friends growing up had to have therapy. The friends that I knew had therapy were going through a tough time due to the fact that they were living with their relatives and they didn't feel like they were being treated like their cousins were. Another reason why they were in therapy was that they didn't feel like they were really welcome in the house they were living in. However, my friends never said what the setting of the therapy was like or how the whole process went. Because I have never had therapy I look towards movies to see what the process is for therapy. So to me I picture psychotherapy as the client sitting or laying on a couch while the therapist is sitting across from the client just writing down notes (or nothing at all) while asking the same questions over and over.
ReplyDeleteI think that if men are willing to admit that they should talk to someone that it wouldn't be an issue to go out and find a therapist. However, if they believe they are alright and unwilling to come to terms with their emotions then yes, I think they would be less willing to seek therapy than women. I think that people who are better educated will seek psychotherapy because they may understand more how it can help a person with any kind of problems they have.
If I or someone close to me were going to seek therapy, I or that other person would seek out a psychiatrist because they have had the education and training on diagnosing a patient for a mental illness. But if I were reluctant to seek help I would most likely turn to my closest friend and my mom for advice.
Psychotherapy has proven to be very helpful for myself, my family members, and my close friends. After my parent’s divorce my four younger siblings and I went to a few counseling sessions together, and I went to a few on my own here on campus. One of my good friends was in a car accident where her youngest brother died. She found it useful to partake in therapy sessions. Personally, I think it is a sign of good health if a person goes to therapy meaning they are comfortable enough and strong enough to face and talk about any issues that may arise in life.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, not all psychotherapy experiences are positive. Depending on the situation, some may be traumatic for people. This is often portrayed in movies where the clients do not want to be at the appointment.
I think that men are less willing to seek help because many times, they are seen as the head of the household and men think that going to psychotherapy would be a sign of weakness. I’ve personally heard a guy say “I don’t need to see a whacko about my problems. I got this.” This is a wide stereotype that is hard to overcome. I think that people who are more educated seek therapy more often because they are most likely more aware of their surroundings, are involved in more, and have more going on in the brain.
In the past I have talked to a licensed psychologist. If I was reluctant to seek therapy, I would probably just talk to one of my closest friends that I know I can trust and are willing to lend a listening, nonjudgmental ear.
Psychotherapy is a general term, which refers to therapy or treatment between client and therapist. I personally have never had any experience with a therapist or psychotherapy. I do know a few friends who go to counseling and they always seem “refreshed” or “rejuvenated” after their appointments. I think men tend to avoid help because in their minds it means they have a problem and they need to get help from someone. In my experience men don’t usually like to admit defeat. They also tend not to like to rely on other people. When people are more informed about therapy the can see how truly beneficial it is. On another note, if one were better educated they would have a better job, and intern a better health care plan. If they have a good health care plan they would be able to afford therapy. If I knew of someone who needed psychological help, I would recommend him or her first seeing his or her general physician. After that I would assume that they would be referred to a psychologist. Psychologist can offer advice and tips on handling any issues. If I were reluctant to seek therapy, I would speak with my mom. She always knows what to say.
ReplyDeletePsychotherapy is when you spend time with a professional psychologist that is trained to help diagnose and help treat mental and emotional problems. I have actually seen psychotherapy done at my internship so I do know a little about it. I have also done a small bit of psychotherapy as an intern too. The type of psychotherapy I seen was in a alcohol treatment therapy and they way they did their counseling was they identified how someone acted by how their past was. I think men are less likely to seek therapy because they are less expressive of their feelings than women. I think they would feel weak if they needed help with their feelings. I think more educated people are more likely to seek therapy because they have more belief that it will work. I also think they might just have more knowledge about where to go and what they think might work so they have more confidence in it. If I were going to seek therapy I would go to a psychologist first and then a mental health professional. I would save the psychiatrist as a last resort. I would go to a psychologist first because I would want to see what is really bothering me and see if I needed to go to a mental health professional or a psychiatrist. If I were reluctant to seek therapy, the person I would talk to about it would be my significant other. We have a great friendship and I know they would be able to help me out and talk me into trying it out at least.
ReplyDeletePsychotherapy is something I am a little bit familiar with. It is a type of therapy generally used to treat psychological issues. A psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health professional can perform psychotherapy. The forms of psychotherapy I am most informed about is with another mental health professional and psychologist. Within my own experiences psychotherapy involved a lot of discussion and allows a person to question himself or herself to hopefully better be able to treat or cure their psychological problem. Television often portrays it as simply looking at inkblots and while that can be part of it that often isn’t an integral part in my experience.
ReplyDeleteI think men are less willing to seek therapy because men have a stereotype of being tough and strong and not show emotions. Seeking help for a psychological disorder is often thought to be for the weak when on the contrary it takes a very strong person to ask for help. As I mentioned earlier this type of therapy also involved a lot of discussion that men may not feel as comfortable having as women do. On that same note I believe better-educated people know that they will probably not be able to get through whatever the situation is on their own and that seeking help is their best chance at treating their problem. Also, better-educated people tend to have higher paying jobs are may be able to afford better more adequate care for themselves and their families.
I think who to go to when you need therapy depends on what kind of problems you are having and how severe they are. It could also depend on what the person can afford. When I was struggling with some mental health issues in high school I ended up going to Human Services Agency and talking to a counselor. The main reason is that there were not many if any practicing psychologists in my area that I could go to. Also, my problems were not severe enough to need a psychiatrist and there would have been no way my family could afford something like that so going to the Human Services Agency was my best option. Before I started going to counseling I was reluctant to get help. I only did when my parents were brought into the matter. Before that happened I talked to one friend in particular a lot and when she wasn’t around I kind of kept it to myself. I like many people didn’t want to make a fuss about it so I dealt with it. I didn’t realize how bad that was for me until I started getting help.
I, personally, do not have any experience with psychotherapy. I believe when portrayed in television and movies it has several negative associations. I grew up in an extremely small town, so if anyone did seek therapy, it would be known almost immediately, and a stigma would be attached to this. Perhaps the most “accepted” type of counseling would be marriage, but even this is not really discussed. I think, especially in a small community, individuals are fearful of being judged as “weird” or “mental disturbed”. However, therapy is meant to be helpful. Sometimes life situations become very difficult to handle and seeking outside help may be necessary.
ReplyDeleteI think men are more reluctant to seek therapy because of they receive more judgment. We discussed gender stereotypes in class. It is more acceptable for a woman to talk about what is bothering her, to be perceived as weak and vulnerable, and cry when something is upsetting. The opposite stereotype is true for men. They are expected to be strong, show no weakness, and not cry but handle any situation with composure. This may be one reason why they are reluctant to seek therapy.
Individuals with a better education understand that these stereotypes are extremely fallible. They understand the value of seeking therapy when situations become intense. Additionally, individuals who are better educated most likely come from the middle or upper class, implying they would also have the funding to seek therapy. They may also be more comfortable discussing issues that arise. They understand the professionals are attempting to help them, not judge them.
I believe if I needed to seek therapy, I would most likely seek out different specialists depending on why I felt I needed therapy. If I wanted to talk about several issues and how I was coping with them, I would most likely go to a psychologist. However, if I felt I may have a severe medical condition, I would go to a psychiatrist because they are medical doctors.
If I thought I could benefit from therapy but was reluctant, I would talk to my significant other. I thoroughly trust his opinion. I may also discuss it with some of my closest friends to gain their perspective. Ultimately, I would rely on my own judgment. If I truly felt I needed to talk to someone outside of my friends and family, I would seek the appropriate therapy.
I, myself have never personally experienced psychotherapy and neither has any of my family members. The only thing that I know about it is that it is a form of therapy that is instructed by either psychiatrists or psychologists, and it is used to help treat different types of psychological disorders. There is probably a lot more scientific answer to the question of why men are less willing to go to therapy but my answer is quite simple. Men are stubborn. Also, I think it is because men are usually seen as strong and the head of the household so it is harder for them to admit to needing some kind of help. Men are also not as expressive with their emotions so it would be harder for them to sit there and just talk about their feelings to a stranger. I think that people who are better educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they are more aware of the benefits of it. It may also be because those who are not as educated are just not aware that there is such a thing as psychotherapy. Such people might also not be able to read the signs that they are in need of help and just go on living with whatever it is that they are struggling with. If I were to seek therapy, I would go to a psychologist instead of a psychiatrist. This is just because I would prefer to get help without having to get medication. At least I hope that things wouldn’t be serious enough for me to need medication. If I were reluctant to see a therapist but I knew it would help, I would probably talk to my sister and my parents about it. I am closest with my sister and talk to her about everything so she would be the first person I would go to and then my parents.
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Psychological disorder
I do not have a great deal of experience with psychotherapy. Obviously, I do feel that it is important and beneficial or I would not be pursuing a degree in mental health. I think it can help those who need it learn coping skills to handle the crises someone may be dealing with in their lives.
ReplyDeleteI think women are more likely to seek therapy then men because society portrays that it is more acceptable for women to express their feelings than men. Men are expected to keep their feelings bottled up and not show any sort of feeling. Women, on the other hand, are stereotypically more emotional and prone to outbursts of emotion. Women are seen as more compassionate and fragile while men are suppose to tough and hard, numb on the inside. These stereotypes hinder men from seeking the help they may need if they were to run into some sort of crisis, and can lead to larger psychological issues.
Those who are better educated are more likely to seek therapy for a variety of reasons. One, they can afford it. Therapy is very expensive and those in the working class may not be able to afford therapy while someone who went to college, and is supposedly the middle to upper middle class, may be able to. Also, a higher education will have lessened the constraint of societies stereotypes, especially for men, so they may be more willing to seek therapy.
I would recommend whatever mental health professional fits their prices range, health insurance, and mental health needs. If I was reluctant to seek help I'd either talk to my friends or my sister.
I know that psychotherapy helps many people every day with problems big and small. A family member of mine went to therapy for anxiety issues and the therapist helped him work through his problems and now he doesn’t need to go anymore. Men are less likely to seek therapy than women because men are raised not to ask for help. They would believe that others would see them as weak and vulnerable if they go to therapy. If men can’t even ask for directions, then how could they see that they need help and seek assistance for it? People who are better educated can see that something is wrong and they are more likely to understand how other people work. They also could have more problems with anxiety and stressed caused from the further education. I would seek out a psychologist because I do not believe that taking medication for your problems will help solve. However, depending on the issue I may be interested in going to a clinical mental health counselor because they not only treat the issue with psychology, but also with a strategic plan and help you change your ways of life to prevent from going back to your old ways. I would most likely talk to my friends because they are the same age as me and may have gone through the same thing I’m going through. I wouldn’t talk to my parents because I might feel too ashamed about what was going on and feel embarrassed or as if I wasn’t living up to their potential.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know anyone who has gone to therapy, nor have I contemplated going to therapy before; but from the movies I’ve seen, psychotherapy is like going to a psychologist or a psychiatrist I think. I think they meet with people who need to talk about certain things, or to help them heal from certain mental things that were brought on by physical or mental or emotional abuse. I think men are less willing to seek therapy than women are because men are viewed in a lot of societies as needing to be the strong one, the person who doesn’t go to therapy or the doctor for anything. I think that people who are better educated are more likely to go to therapy because they have the ability and the funds to do so. I think that I would seek out a psychologist because I think of psychologists as the first step to go to, and if they don’t help very much than the next step would be a psychiatrist or another professional. I think I would search out someone who has gone to a psychotherapist of some sort, and ask them what they thought of it and get their opinion on it. I would also maybe talk to my sister about it, and see what she thought.
ReplyDeletePsychotherapy is something that is commonly seen in movies. There’s a leather chair that the therapist sits in while the patient lies down and talks about what’s bothering them. It goes deeper than that in reality and can really help someone. It’s more digging into the past and finding the meaning beneath what they truly see. It can be painful for people, but it can also be very helpful to reveal why something is the way it is. I know a few people who have had to partake in psychotherapy and who are also pursuing this as a career choice. They are two different sides of the spectrum, but I do like psychotherapy instead of diagnosing someone with a disorder and prescribing them pills upon pills. I think that men are less willing to seek therapy than women, because of their pride and the gender stereotype of how men should be all tough and strong with no emotions. Men probably think that they will be looked down upon and people could take stabs at their “man-hood.” Psychotherapy is considered more of a woman thing in the eyes of men; you talk about your feelings and the therapist sits and listens. It shouldn’t be viewed that way, but men are always trying to prove how “tough” they are. With a better education, comes more stress involving education, paying for that education, people demanding more from you, a bigger workload, etc. Better educated people need to find that balance between everything, because it can run you down. I’m not saying that less or non-educated people don’t have problems or don’t need psychotherapy, but I’m trying to look at this from a well-educated perspective. They need reassurance that they’re on the right path and the therapist can help them get their life in order.
ReplyDeleteI would probably refer them to a psychiatrist. Psychologists probably know just as much information and everything as a psychiatrist does, but psychiatrists have specific training for assessments, diagnosis, and treatments. They are experts in mental health as well and I think you will get the best results out of a psychiatrist in order to fully help whatever needs that this close friend has. If I needed to talk to someone, I usually talk to my friends; although if it’s something really serious and I don’t want a biased answer from my roommates, then I always turn to my mom. She has wisdom that they don’t and can give me an honest answer. My mom is probably the biggest help out of anyone and I know I can trust her not to spread it around, unlike a lot of my companions. In big times of need, I do practice religion and I turn to it more to help me mentally get through things. Everyone has different beliefs, but if something helps you to stay stable, do it even if your friends disagree.
I have gone to therapy a couple times before, it wasn't really for me. I also know a few people who have gone through it. When I think of psychotherapy I think of the coach the patient always lays on and the therapist sits on the chair and asks whats wrong and how that makes them feel. I think men are less willing to seek therapy because they are suppose to be "tough" and take care of everything.They might see it as weak. When it comes to people who are better educated I think they are more open to things and are willing to try different forms of therapy rather then just taking pills. If I had to take some sort of therapy I would go to a psychologist because they can prescribe medication and I think in some cases that can be very helpful. If i was reluctant to seek help I would discuss it with my mother. She always has my best interest at heart and I trust her to tell me what she thinks I should do.
ReplyDeleteSince you've had experience, do you still think it involves lying on a couch or is that just what comes to mind first?
DeleteAlso, psychologists can't typically prescribe medications but psychiatrists can. Although some states are now allowing psychologists to prescribe medication but with added training in medicine.
DeletePsychotherapy is an interaction between a professional psychologist or mental health professional and a client. The purpose of psychotherapy is for finding ways to achieve problem solving skills and to discovers ways of functioning better. From past experience fro talking to others and from televisions and movies, what I know about psychotherapy is that it involves a lot talking back and forth between the therapist and the client and the therapist usually asks a lot of questions in order to discover what the problem is.
ReplyDeleteI think that men a less willing to seek therapy than women mainly because men tend to face, whatever problems they might be facing, by themselves without the help of anyone else. Their behavior is not one of stubborness but one of just not wanting to open up about their weaknesses because of the pressure that society places on them. Not to sound stereotypical but I also think that women are better able to express their emotions and feelings better than men are and therefore are able to better communicate with psychotherapists if they have an issue that they are dealing with.
I think there are many possibly reasons why better educated people are more likely to seek the help of psychotherapy. One of the reasons being that they are better able to afford it than most people would be since they have jobs that pay them well. I also believe that better educated people have some knowledge of psychotherapy from their experiences in college and from friends and family and are able to deduce its usefulness. If a person does not know about psychotherapy or doesn't know anyone that has tried psychotherapy I wouldn't think that there is any chance of them saying that they want to give it a shot.
The person I would seek heavily depends on what type of problem that I am seeking therapy for. If I were to be seeking therapy for the majority of the problems that I face right now I would seek the help of a psychologist, especially a counseling psychologist, reason being that I tend to lack the abilitities and strength to cope with certain things and stress tends to be a thing that I deal with alot and this field is what Counseling Psychologists tend to deal with most of the time.
I would most likely talk to my friends about it than my parents mainly because friends to overreact if you share things like this with them and they are very supportive and give a clear judgment on actions that need to be taken. I wouldn't talk to my parents just because they would overreact to it. Most of these people though do give good advice if one takes the time to talk with them and open up about a problem.
I do not personally know much about psychotherapy. However, many television shows and movies show a lot of cases where psychotherapy is taking place. In these situations, psychotherapy includes a mentally ill patient and a licensed counselor. The counselor helps the patient to manage the symptoms of whatever they are experiencing.
ReplyDeleteSocial stereotypes could be a major reason as to why men seek therapy less than women. In our society today, men are not supposed to show emotion or they will be looked at as week and like a girl. I do not believe that men and women differ in any sort of way as one having more mental illnesses than the other. Men just don’t seem to talk to their friends and family the way that most women do. It would be normal for a woman to call another woman and talk about her problems but considered weird if a man would do the same.
There are many reasons that I believe that more educated people seek psychotherapy more. More educated people usually make more money than a person who is not educated. This comes into play when having to pay for the psychotherapy. Another reason that an educated person may seek help more than not is because they understand that it will help them for the better. By doing the therapy, it will improve their everyday lives. More educated people most of the time have very stressful and high demanding jobs along with all the other everyday stresses in life. They also have to balance that stress with their family life which may make they seek help.
If someone close to me wanted to seek help from someone I would send them in the direction of a psychologist. The benefit of seeking a psychologist first is that you can figure out if there is a solution without medications that can create a healthy lifestyle. Like I said when talking about the educated is that it may just be a large amount of stress going on and a psychologist can help with this by helping to find ways to handle the stress. Sometimes however, this may not work and they would need to see a psychiatrist because of a chemical imbalance. This is nothing to be ashamed of because it is out of your control.
If I could benefit from therapy but was reluctant I would talk to my parents. They would talk me through it and make me realize that there is nothing wrong with me and that many people have to seek help at certain times in their lives.
I don’t know exactly what psychotherapy is or that much about it, but I do know that it is a therapy session with a psychologist where you talk about your problems and they ask questions to uncover the hidden problem. I think that men are less likely to see therapy because they either think they don’t have a problem or they think they are too manly for it. People, who are more educated, I think, are more willing to get therapy, because they may or may not see that there are problems within them easier than the average person. If I were to seek therapy, I would go to a psychologist. That is because I think psychologists are very knowledgeable people who would be able to help figure out and solve the problem. If I were to be reluctant for therapy, I think that I would talk to my parents and friends, because I feel like they would guide me in the right direction.
ReplyDeletePsychotherapy is basically when someone seeks help from a professional for psychological reasons. Therapists are very helpful in guiding people in the right direction and helping them discover what they may be facing and then helping them overcome it or be able to manage it. I know quite a few people who have gone to therapy or currently go. From things they have mentioned, it is always difficult to find the right therapist for them. For instance, one person told me that it was just hard for them to open up to someone, but then that person found the right therapist for them. I think that is very crucial when seeking help; finding the right therapist for you.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less likely to seek therapy because they are less likely to admit they need help. They feel like they won’t be a ‘man’ if they having someone troubling them or whatever the reason it is to seek therapy. Also, I think that men just don’t care to talk about their feelings. They rather bottle it up and try to figure it out themselves. You can tell when guys hang out; they don’t talk about deeper feelings like women do.
I think educated people are more likely to seek therapy because they don’t think something is wrong them, they just need help working things out. Educated people have learned that just because you are going through a hard time, there are ways to get through it with therapy. However, it doesn’t mean that uneducated people don’t think or know this.
If I were to seek therapy I would go to a psychologist. I believe this because I don’t have a mental illness that would require medical help. Everyone has some troubles in their life and I think that a psychologist would benefit almost anyone who wanted to work through what was going on. However, I would talk to my sister, mom, or best friend before I would consider going to see a therapist. Friends and family are a great way to help you. Therefore, if I was reluctant to seek therapy, I would talk to one of those people.
Psychotherapy is a client and a trained professional in a specific field spending time together trying to find out what is going on in a person's mine. It sometimes involves couples and families. People go to therapy sessions to try and find out something about themselves that has been bothering them. I know several people that have gone to therapy sessions for various reasons. One female friend of mine went to psychotherapy sessions after her brother died because she never got closer with him. Weeks prior to him leaving us, they had an argument and he said he hated her and never wanted to see her again. She had constant problems due to it and turned to alcohol to try and cover up the problems that her and her brother had, after a few therapy sessions her sister-in-law was brought in and her mother was brought in to help her get through the fact that her brother didn't hate her and that he didn't want to see her again, she just mad him mad one night that he was drinking and he held a grudge against her. She later found out after several sessions that he was on the way to her house when he was in a bad car wreck (not his fault) to mend fences with her.
ReplyDeleteMen are less likely to go to seek help because they think that is not manly and they will be looked down at because they went to a counselor. Even couples having a problem men are less likely willing to go get help because they think it makes them look less like a man. The world in a whole makes it where a man doesn't think he needs things like this because they look less manly in front of their friends and family.
People who are educated seem to seek help more because they get stressed out at work. They tend to spend to much time at work and not enough time with family and it often leads them to believe that they are missing out on something important in life. The added stress of work and family cause's them to think about the worst cause scenario in their lives and the only way for them to figure it out is go to a neutral party who can help them figure it out.
Psychologist is where I would go or send someone to, they can't prescribe meds which is a plus because sometimes all the person needs is someone to listen and help them make decisions in their life for them. They need that guidance to get them on the right path so they don't make a life or death decision.
My parents have been my backbone for me ever since I 15 years old and told them they was going to be grandparents. If I ever have issues I always talk to my parents first, because they don't judge me and they have always given me advice that has helped me become a great parent and made it where I have always made good decisions in my life. Going to someone who has made the same mistakes as you have made makes it where you can trust them and are willing to believe them.
I am not very familiar with psychotherapy. I do not have personal experience and neither has my friends or family. From what I have seen on television it does not show going to therapy is a positive thing to do. It is the client laying down telling the therapist what is troubling them while the therapist asking how they feel about the feeling or belief. Men are less likely to seek therapy. The stereotype is men are strong and masculine and keep feeling inside while women express more emotion and talk about their problems. This leads to men keeping their feelings inside. They also maybe afraid of judgment from their family, friends, and family.
ReplyDeleteI do believe those who have more education will seek psychotherapy. They have the knowledge that therapy can help and they have the money. I would go to a psychologist but it depends on the situation. Psychologist would help identify the problem and try to figure out a solution instead of going straight to the medication as a solution. I would talk to my friends and family because they know me best and they will know the situation. They have my best interests and mind and will try to help me. If they can not help they will find someone who can.
I have personally never been to psychotherapy, however, I would not be opposed to going, especially if I experienced a traumatic experience. I believe it is a great option to help one work through problems or issues that they are facing. My parents went through psychotherapy after they lost a child. I had a younger brother who was born extreme health problems, and after 5 month of intensive care he passed away. Afterwards, my parents went through therapy and said it helped them cope with the trauma and move forward in their lives.
ReplyDeleteI believe men would have more difficulty seeing a psychotherapist because they are less likely to speak about their emotions and may see it as a sign of weakness. Many may be too proud or cope with their issues in other ways, e.g. substance abuse.
Those who are better educated may be more apt to seek psychotherapy because they know importance of sitting down and looking at problems rationally. They can better relate to the professionalism and difficulty of becoming a psychotherapist. Also, it is can be very expensive to go through psychotherapy.
If I were to go through psychotherapy, I would choose to see a psychiatrist. I do think it is very important to seek out ones problems by discussion and figuring out what caused the problem, but I also think it is very beneficial to use drugs, which a psychiatrist can prescribe. However, it would be very important to not solely depend on the drugs.
I would first discuss things with my wife/ girlfriend depending on what point in my life I am at. Secondly, if it was a smaller problem, I would speak to my friends about it. If it was a larger problem, I would speak to my parents about the situation. The older I become, the less likely I would be to seek out parental help.
I don’t have much personal experience with psychotherapy, but I do know that many people benefit from it. I think that it can be very helpful to people who have become depressed, or are just down in the dumps about their life, it can help them have a better sense of well-being.
ReplyDeleteI think that men are less willing to attend therapy because in our society we hold men to a higher standard than women. Men are seen to be stronger, better, more put together so if they have to go to therapy they’ll be seen as less and weak.
I think that better educated people are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they have a better understanding of who they are and they realize when something isn’t quite right with them and in order to get better they have to seek help.
I would go to a psychiatrist because they are trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and have gone through extensive training and schooling dealing with mental illness.
If I felt that I would benefit from therapy I would either talk to my parents or friends. They are the people that know me best and they would be encouraging and help me get the assistance I needed.
Coming across the word "psychotherapy" instantly brings to mind the picture of an individual laying on a couch and talking, while another individual is sitting in a chair nearby and taking notes. Most of my knowledge about the procedure comes from movie scenarios, and such an image seems to be the standard portrayal of an character experiencing psychotherapy. What I have seen in movies, however, often focuses on a character with severe mental and/or emotional issues (insecurity, confusion, trauma, etc.) and the attempts of a counselor to find the root of the problem. While films are not necessarily accurate in regards to the procedure of and diagnosis that results from psychotherapy, the basic idea seems to still be present: troubled individuals seek counseling from a specialist in the hopes of solving their problems.
ReplyDeleteThe lack of male interest in seeking therapy may originate from gender stereotypes: men are considered to be less emotional and vocal about their problems than women. Therefore, the fear of being judged for straying from the stereotype might keep a man from getting help with personal issues that need to be addressed.
Individuals with increased levels of education often have better, higher-paying jobs than those who are less educated. Higher wages could therefore provide the funding for psychotherapy that uneducated people cannot afford. Also, educated individuals might better understand the benefits of having someone with which to talk through personal problems and everyday struggles.
On a personal level, I think I would seek the help of a counselor if the need arose. I can see myself being in need of guidance, and counselors are trained to both listen to issues and offer suggestions that will best help the individual reach a suitable course of action. While most mental health professionals are similarly trained, psychologists/psychiatrists seem more like doctors to me; being with a counselor would feel like a more casual setting.
If I were to seek therapy, I would first confront my parents and/or siblings since they know me better than anyone else. In most cases, merely seeking their help and opinions is enough to solve personal issues.
Psychotherapy generally is a type of therapy that helps individual cope with a variety of psychological issues. This may include anything from a getting over a traumatic experience, to dealing with everyday stress, or a mental disorder. I have not personally experienced psychotherapy, however I have friends who have and it seems to have benefitted them greatly.
ReplyDeleteI think men would be less willing to seek therapy because they don’t want to place themselves in a vulnerable situation. Men tend to want to maintain the strong manly image that they can take care of themselves and help others instead of an individual helping them. They are also less likely to divulge detailed information on how they are truly feeling emotionally and be less willing to let their guard down. Women tend to be more emotional in general, so they are more likely to seek therapy than men are.
If I, or someone close to me were going to seek therapy, I would base the reasoning’s of seeking therapy on whom I would decide to see for psychotherapy. A psychologist is going to have more training than a mental health professional, however may be more expensive. Whereas if an individual is seeking medication, it may be wise to seek psychotherapy from a psychiatrist because they can receive both therapy and medication from the same professional.
If I were reluctant to seek therapy from a professional, I would likely talk to my best friends or my mom. I am very close to all of them so their advice would be very helpful and I would take it into consideration.
I’ve never really had any personal experience with psychotherapy. My family tends to have more physiological health problems then mental. Movies and video games have led me to see psychotherapists as people who listen to other people’s problems and catalysts for self-realization in the patient. They help patients talk our and critically think in order to find the solution for their problems.
ReplyDeleteMen can tend to be too proud, and tend to have a hard time showing weakness or fragility. Attending therapy could be viewed as weak, thus explaining how a smaller percentage of men rather than women seek therapy.
They more you understand something means the more you can trust it.
If I was going to seek therapy I would go to a psychologist first, I would like to avoid the use of drugs. If the psychologist thought I should see a psychiatrist I would take his advice and do so. I think its healthier and more beneficial to allow your body heal yourself in this case. However, there are cases in which drugs may be of more benefit than harm, and in that case I would like to know in order to take the appropriate actions.
I would talk to my parents first and foremost. I trust them and try to have as open and honest of a relationship as possible with them.
Psychotherapy can differ for everyone depending on what their issues are and what kind of help they are seeking, but from my experience with psychotherapy, I’ve known it to be very effective. Psychotherapy can be anything from just sitting and talking with a counselor to reliving memories, etc. I have personally sought out help, and it’s done wonders.
ReplyDeleteI think men are less willing to seek therapy than women for a few reasons. One reason being, men seem to prefer to be more independent, and sometimes men are expected to be independent and not have feelings as much as women. Women are typically more vocal than men about those kinds of things. Another reason this could be is because men might think they can turn to different methods to release emotion.
I think people who are better educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy because they are self-aware and can comprehend their reality and what they need to do to fix problems. Less educated people might not understand how psychotherapy can help them, and they might not even be educated about psychotherapy at all and don’t know that it’s an option to help them.
When I did seek psychotherapy, I simply saw our school guidance counselor. If I were to seek help now, I would start by seeking a psychologist, because I don’t think I would need medication from a psychiatrist. If my psychologist thought I needed medication, they could refer me to a psychiatrist. If my problems seemed more serious and my emotions seemed very much out of my control and more mental than emotional, I’d seek a mental health professional. Every case is so different it would really depend on what someone was going through before I’d refer them to anyone.
If I thought I could benefit from therapy but were reluctant to seek it, I’d probably seek help from a friend or a family member who wasn’t my immediate family. I feel like they’d be quick to find me help.
I do not have any personal experience with psychotherapy. I have never had any type of therapy nor has anyone I know. So what I know or think I know about psychotherapy is either from movies, television, or what I have read. Psychotherapy is usually a one on one session, group session, or couple session between patients and licensed therapists. It uses communication, mainly talking, to explore people’s issues and problems. Talking their issues out usually allows them and their therapists to realize what they need to solve the problem.
ReplyDeleteMen are usually less likely to seek therapy to help out with their issues, because we do not enjoy discussing our feelings. We would rather keep them to ourselves and hope they just go away then talking to anyone about them, even a licensed therapist. We believe we can just get through it ourselves. Our egos stop us from opening up even when what we’re going through is really rough. Women are more willing to open up to people and talk about their problems. They will seek out therapy easier then men will.
People who are more educated may be more willing to seek therapy because they understand what it is and how it can help.
I would probably advice them to seek out a Psychologist. They cannot prescribe medication therefor they will look for a more natural and emotional solution. I think it would be better to overcome your issues without drugs. You won’t have the chance to get addicted to any drugs. They will not be able to use medication as a crutch and have to overcome their problems naturally.
I would probably seek out a close friend. They will most likely have some knowledge of what is already going on and I think they could most easily relate.
I personally have no hands on experience with psychotherapy. Through television, I have been lead to believe that psychotherapy is where a patient talks with a consular who then comes up with a treatment plan. Men are less likely to seek help because talking about problems can be seen as weak, something men do not like to be seen as. More educated people are more aware of their mental health and would see the warning signs of mental problems, and be more willing to seek help. If I were to refer someone to a mental health professional, I would tell them to seek help from a psychologist, because I am not a fan of using drugs right away to try to correct a problem. I would talk to my immediate family and closest friends, because I maintain a very open relationship with them, and would feel comfortable speaking to them about this.
ReplyDeleteWorking at a mental hospital I have experienced psychotherapy a number of times. I have seen it do wonderful things for my patients at work and it helps them to understand their thought patterns, behaviors and illness better. Throughout my college life I have learned about psychotherapy a number of times in different classes such as abnormal psychology.
ReplyDeleteI think men seek therapy less than women because many believe that going to therapy makes you weak. Many men don’t like to think that they can’t handle their problems on their own. In our society men are thought to not be as emotional as women so they avoid situations that would make them look like less of a man. I’ve heard a number of people say that they think women are more mentally ill than men. I however don’t believe that is true. I think that the prevalence of mental illness is pretty close between male and female.
I think that better educated individuals are more likely to seek out psychological help because those that are more educated generally make more money. With more money accessible individuals can spend their money on things other than food and shelter. Another reason is because they understand the benefits of therapy and more of their peers may also participate in therapy.
I would recommend a psychologist first because they are well trained and can help without giving them medications. Although I know medication can be very helpful I believe that there are other ways to deal with their problems. The types of therapy they learn in school are extremely helpful and can benefit people greatly.
I would talk to my friends and family if I was reluctant to seek therapy. Sometimes just talking through your problems can help to identify what you can do to fix what is bothering you. I know we talked about venting and catharsis earlier in the semester but I do think talking through my problems with friends is very beneficial.
Psychotherapy can help a wide range of individuals or groups/families. It is an interaction between a trained psychiatrist/psychologist/etc and a person of group of people with a psychological disturbance or problem. The goal of psychotherapy is to reveal the trigger/emotions/thoughts behind the patient’s psychological problem in order to identify it so that it can be alleviated. I know one friend who has had to visit a psychologist as a part of a USD regulation after not adhering to alcohol rules. My friend has a very poor experience, leaving therapy upset and angered as she felt attacked by the professional. She felt she had had problems and assumptions projected onto her without any reason. Aside from this circumstance, I have heard very positive things from psychotherapy, as it allows the individual to express themselves and talk in a situation where otherwise, they may not have gotten their feelings out.
ReplyDeleteMen are “supposed” to be strong leaders. Gender stereotypes/roles put a lot of pressure on men to fit the role of the strong leader who doesn’t succumb to his emotions. A man seeking help may be seen as weak. This does not mean fewer males live with mental illness, however. This just means there are more males living without having any help for their mental illness. Women, however, experience their emotions more openly and even enjoy talking about them and sharing them with others.
People who are more highly educated are more likely to seek psychotherapy for a couple reasons. First, those who are more highly educated generally make a higher salary. The cost of seeing therapy may scare off those who live in a lower class. I think of psychotherapy as being highly expensive. Secondly, those who are more highly educated are more likely to have heard of and know about psychotherapy. As an uneducated individual, someone may think of psychotherapy in a negative light, for “crazy people.” The treatment itself would also be very unfamiliar to someone who is uneducated and has never learned the different forms of therapy that are utilized in modern society.
Originally, I would seek a psychologist for myself or a family member. A psychiatrist can diagnose and prescribe medications while a psychologist would more likely just talk to the patient in a less intense manner. I think it would be beneficial to simply talk to someone before stepping into a diagnosis/medication plan.
I would first talk to my parents about it. I tell my mother everything and have a very open and comfortable relationship with her especially. It would be easy to talk to her and develop a plan.
Psychotherapy is the act of a trained professional speaking directly with a client about mental health related issues. This can occur the traditional way with face to face contact, or with other mediums, such as phone interviews or even online correspondence. My mother is a therapist and has had first hand experience with working with clients, so I understand the basic premise of psychotherapy, as well as the basic diagnosing period. She is not a clinical psychologist, however, more a counselor of sorts, that dealt with mentally ill patients in a mental institution.
ReplyDeleteI believe that men are less likely to seek help because of the stigma associated with asking for help. In our society it is frowned upon when a man acts weak or admits that he has a serious problem, particularly mentally. It is socially unacceptable for a man to cry in public, and oftentimes odd to find one that cries in private either with the same societal fear. This extends to the mental health area, men are taught to believe that they can fix their own problems and not to ask for help.
I think higher educated people more often seek psychotherapy avenues due to the fact that: one, psychotherapy can be a fairly expensive avenue of treatment if one seeks an extremely qualified professional; and two, a person with a higher education will recognize a problem more easily.
Personally, I would probably seek out a psychiatrist. I believe that a psychiatrist would be better fitted to my mental problems, not for the fact that they can prescribe medicine, but for the fact that I think psychiatrists generally have a much better feel for mental issues and illnesses rather than psychologists, who I feel focus more on the science of the brain.
If I were to attend therapy, I would initially talk to both of my parents, particularly my mother, as she is already in the field. I often joke with her and some of my friends that I already receive free therapy from my mother, so it would be the obvious choice to me.
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ReplyDeletePsychotherapy is therapy through the interaction and discussing of personal issues in a safe and comfortable environment with a trained psychological professional. Issues are discussed freely and openly, with counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist mediating, reiterating, and suggesting opinions and suggestions that may better the person or persons who are seeking therapy, in the simplest of definitions.
ReplyDeleteIt's my belief that men tend to seek psychotherapy less often than women because there is a social and personal stigma in men based on pride; men are expected to "toughen up" and deal with their problems on their own. It seems as though men believe that reaching out for help is seen as a sign of weakness, which may hold them back from receiving the help they need.
Regarding the consistency of seeking help through psychotherapy in terms of an individual's education level, it seems likely that higher educated individuals more frequently seek guidance for a number of reasons. They most likely have a better understanding and knowledge of their issues' existence and severity, as well as a higher regard and notion of validity in reference to psychotherapists themselves. Furthermore, I personally believe that pride and ego associated with reluctance to seek assistance (in any aspect, for that matter) is a much greater factor among those who are less educated.
If I were considering to seek therapy, I would first approach a psychiatrist for a medical diagnosis of my issue. I would be hesitant to accept medication without initial psychotherapy, however, so I would prefer to then go through the processes, identify underlying issues, discuss possible solutions, etc. with either licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. If focusing on improvement through the wellness model proved to be ineffective or unsuitable, I would be open to medication, and seek it through a psychiatrist.
This is a difficult question for me. I tend to bring up certain and specific personal issues to people close in my life (family, friends) in drastically different ways and situations; some issues I hide from people close to me, while other issues I have no problem discussing. Oftentimes, I have no problem discussing a particular issue with a specific friend, sibling, or parent, but I also tend to frequently hide the exact same issue from people who belong in the same "close one" category. There are a variety of factors that come into play, regarding my mood, circumstantial factors of situation, people involved, and more that attribute to the spectrum of my openness with those close to me.
I know about psychotherapy first had as I have personally been to a therapist. I know that psychotherapy is therapy with a professional who helps with individuals mental and emotional problems. Personally, I was always very willing to attend therapy. I know some people are embarrassed and try to hide the fact they are in therapy, but I think it's a feat in it's own to seek therapy. Personally, my therapist helped me tremendously. I had been suffering from anxiety attacks, which made me feel constantly stressed, anxious, and at times depressed. I learned positive ways to control my feelings, different ways in which I could relieve them, and how to better handle these emotions.
ReplyDeleteI think men are less likely to seek therapy because of their egos and the fact that they are overall less in touch with their emotions than women. I think it's hard for a lot of men to ask for help because they like to be in control and be the ones helping, rather than being helped themselves.
I think better educated people are more likely to receive therapy because they are more educated on the benefits of therapy. I also think they more educated in where to access therapy and the different aspects that different therapies entail. I also think better educated people are more financially able to seek therapy than those who are not as educated.
Personally, I have already seen a psychologist. It was a very helpful and positive experience and I would be more than willing to see a psychologist again if ever need be. If I hadn't previously been to a psychologist and was reluctant to seek therapy, I would probably seek help/advice from my mom.
Great! I'm glad you had a positive experience!
DeletePsychotherapy has many different approaches that help individuals or groups of people that are struggling with psychology disorders. These can be done in a number of different settings, such as the traditional sitting on the couch and talking, but they can also be very different than that. With group settings it is more informal with members looking towards support from each other. I think culture has a lot to do when people choose to go to therapy or not. In our culture men are not to show weakness as and they some people think going to get therapy is asking for help and asking for help is a sign of weakness. I believe that men do not want to show their “weakness” and that is why they do not go to therapy as much as women. Along with the differences between men and women, being more educated can have an effect of going to therapy. The more educated someone is the more likely they know that there is a problem that they will not be able to fix on their own. But an uneducated person may not be able to see their problem and never seek help. If someone was trying to seek therapy I would first point them to a mental health professional, because I believe they have a good knowledge of people that need help and people that just need to be pointed in the right direction. I would stay away from pointing them to a psychiatrist because getting on different drugs can really mess with different things in your mind. If I ever wanted or thought I should go to therapy I would talk to a few people, friends and some trusted adults that I feel that I could talk to.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know none of my family nor my friends have been involved in any type of psychotherapy. I am very unfamiliar with it and my only background knowledge on it comes from the little bit of information I have seen in movies which is anything but reliable. When I think of psychotherapy I think of a troubled individual laying on a long couch talking with a psychiatrist or trying to make sense out of ink blobs. I think that men are less willing to seek therapy than women because women tend to be more open about their personal lives while men tend to keep their personal life more hidden. I believe that better-educated individuals are more knowledgeable about just how effective psychotherapy can be. If someone close to myself was to seek therapy, the options in my hometown area are limited to a school counselor and one counseling psychologist. The choice would strictly be based on access. If I thought I could benefit from therapy, but was reluctant to I would discuss it with parents.
ReplyDeleteBefore taking different psychology classes I had not known much about psychotherapy other than what I had watched from movies and television. Although I had not known as much about psychotherapy as I do now, watching therapy sessions on the big screen is what made me want to pursue a career in psychotherapy. I have always wanted to help people and what better way to help people than to work out their mental issues with them?
ReplyDeleteI have known a few people in my life who have gone to see therapists after traumatic life experiences. Unfortunately for me, they never mentioned how the session went and what it was like. I have always envisioned clients lying on a couch discussing their feelings with their therapists; i.e. “And how do you feel about that?”
Personally, I think that men are less willing to go to therapy because they feel that it is a sign of weakness. I disagree; being able to admit you need help shows just how strong you truly are. People who are better educated, on the other hand, show that they can understand the benefits of seeking mental health assistance.
If I were to seek therapy for myself I would make an appointment to visit a counseling psychologist due to the fact that I wouldn’t believe I would need a prescription from a psychologist. If at any point I felt as if I shouldn’t seek therapy, I would discuss my reluctance with my mom and dad. They have been there for through everything and understand my life and the obstacles within it.