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How do I explain to my family why I want to go to psychotherapy?

  • September 16, 2019
If you've considered therapy and just thinking about how to tell your family about your decision makes you anxious, this article is for you. 
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Although there is less stigma surrounding psychotherapy and mental health care, many people may still be embarrassed to say they want to start their own therapeutic process.  

Yeah have you considered going to therapy And just thinking about how to tell your family about your decision makes you anxious, this article is for you. 

Understanddoing psychotherapy. 

First of all, you need to know that psychotherapy is a personal space where, with the help of a professional, you can understand and change your actions, thoughts, and emotions. In psychotherapy, health is worked on. 

The website of the American Psychology Association, explains: 

«People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons in their everyday lives. Some seek psychotherapy for treatment of depression, the anxiety or substance abuse. But others want help coping with major life transitions or changing troubling behaviors: the loss of a job, a divorce, or the death of a loved one. Still others need help managing and balancing the demands of parenting, work, and family responsibilities, coping with medical illnesses, improving relationship skills, or handling other stressors that can affect almost everyone. "Anyone can benefit from psychotherapy to become a better problem solver."

Also, it is important to remember that the therapeutic process is absolutely confidential. Therefore, it's up to you to decide who you tell about your decision to see a psychologist and whether or not you want to share the reason.

But in a nutshell, Psychotherapy helps you take care of your mental health, understand yourself from a different perspective, and acquire new tools to face life's challenges in a private setting with a professional who has spent years studying and training in therapeutic listening and other psychological techniques.

This means that those seeking psychotherapy want to improve and grow on a personal level. 

Is there any bigger reason than that needed?

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