2007-07-20 12:37:23 · 11 answers · asked by peege 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Any decent psychology program will have it's psychologists enter into mandatory psychotherapy. It's necessary in order to help therapists understand what issues they have in order that they are also becoming healthier, in order that they understand issues that may on occasion conflict with what is being said in therapy as well as to keep them operating with you in a healthy manner. It's good practice for a counselor to always be supervised as well.
Red flags for you would be if a counselor touches you inappropriately or if they tell you sexual advances are appropriate therapy or tells you to harm yourself or someone else, buys things from you...these are called ethical questions. Any therapist either works within an organization that provides supervision or is licensed to work independently AND also must continue to seek additional trainings year round in order to maintain their licensure including supervision that may help with these kind's of issues. Even independent psychologists must have some supervision. You should feel comfortable asking this question of your therapist. They should be able to answer you with what they are doing as well as someone to contact should you ever feel like what is occurring is not appropriate. This may have been a part of your initial "intake" process. If this discomfort is an ongoing issue in your therapy process you may need to find another counselor because this ongoing discomfort will get in the way of the therapeutic process. Use your intuition in a healthy way. Good luck.
2007-07-20 13:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by PapaJon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not if you like him or her. I have a Master's degree in Educational Counseling and as students, we were always encouraged to seek counseling ourselves. Why? Well, for one, it is important that your counselor be in a good and positive state of mind, right? Second, you do not want your counselor to be projecting his or her old or reaccuring issues onto you. If you have issues with "x" and so do they, you'd rather they have the insight into the problem than just sitting there with you and feeling their own pain. Lastly, we are all human and a counseling job is very stressful. All mental health professionals need an outlet just like everybody else. I hope this helps.
2007-07-20 12:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by larissa O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's common for therapist to see other therapist themselves. It's not a bad thing at all often times helping them to become more understanding and empathetic to your specific situation. Psychology is a hard field, a therapist takes in the worst of everybody's feelings and thoughts on a daily basis all day long, they wouldn't be normal if they didn't need someone else to help carry the burden.
2007-07-20 14:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want perfect, keep looking and good luck in finding any therapist who is perfect. It is far more healthy to be insightful enough to recognize when you need help with an issue. This is a sign of how one should cope with problems. Sounds like you have an insightful therapist. If this therapist has helped you with your issues then continue with him.
2007-07-20 13:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by sashali 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he done well for you? If he is good, who cares. Think about all the stuff he hears in a week. Who wouldn't need counseling? Cops often have to get counseling because of their jobs as well. No big deal. As long as he is treating you well and helping you, I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-07-20 12:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool... so it is true..that they seek help for themselves. so how much do psychologist charges and are you going to psychologist to take a 1 hour nap? cause thats what i see in the movies and i was wondering if that was true.
2007-07-20 16:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by bullet b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that the best teacher is one who is always open to learning. So, I think it is good that this therapist is open enough to be working on himself. We are never done. We are always learning (especially about ourselves)
2007-07-20 15:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey tow trucks break down sometimes, too.
Is this person helping you? If so, then don't worry about it.
If they're really not helping, then perhaps you need a change.
2007-07-20 12:41:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's up to you. But I respect any therapist who goes for h/her own therapy! I wouldn't go to any who HADN'T gone thru personal therapy; nor to one who didn't go for supervision on h/her own clients!!
2007-07-20 12:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by Martell 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course not...it may help your psychologist to help you better with a deeper understanding
2007-07-20 12:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by evon stark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋