can you fix your own problems or is it necessary to get a third person's perspective?
2007-11-25 11:28:02 · 4 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Whether you need to get a 3rd person's perspective depends on how successful you are in fixing your own problems.
The goal of counseling is to help you become a better counselor for yourself, so that you no longer need counseling at that time--even though you may seek it again when a future crisis arises that you cannot handle. By seeking help from a third person, you can develop better and new problem-solving skills so you cope more successfully with whatever problems arise later on.
That 3rd person does not even have to be a counselor or psychologist. It could be a best friend, spouse, significant other, father or mother, clergyman, etc. In fact, we all have something to offer others based upon our intelligence and life experiences.
Counselors or psychologists are folks with special training whom we can turn to when other approaches are not working.
2007-11-25 11:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by Pat K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible but quite difficult. Sometimes it is so much more helpful to get another unbiased person involved to help. This other person should be an outside party someone that has no personal connection to you. So go out on a limb and talk with a therapist. I'm sure you will be glad you did.
2007-11-25 11:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but having the second persons perspective will always help
2007-11-25 11:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but very hard. Obviously, all your opinions would be a bit biased, and sometimes it's hard to accept things when you're riddling them out yourself. Another person is always nice.
2007-11-25 11:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by Pyro 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋