4 Ways Psychotherapy Differs from Talking-to Your BFF
Everyone needs a BFF to help us out of tight jams; to laugh with us, cry with us and listen to us. Although, there are similarities between your BFF and a psychotherapist there are also major differences. Objectivity - A therapist will be unbiased free of a personal agenda because she does not have a personal relationship with you the way a friend does. A therapist is focused on your emotional growth and therapeutic goals. Education/Clinical experience - A friend gives advice; a therapist gives options and insight. A good therapist will not tell you what to do but is skilled is an asking the "right" questions to point you in the right direction. A therapist knows how to guide you towards your therapeutic goal. A good therapist will see your strengths long before you do and understands what you may see as your weaknesses are your “super powers” and she is skilled at helping you utilize...