Choosing A Therapist Con't
Various Categories Of Therapists:
- counselor/therapist
- psychologists
-social worker
- psychiatric nurse
- pastoral counselor
- marital and family
therapy
-psychiatrist
- psychoanalyst
There are various
types of counseling including one on one or in a
group.
Other Considerations:
- consider what you
are able to pay (many are covered in the
Province of Alberta,
check your area.)
- get referrals
9 you are a consumer of services and have the
right to shop around.)
Ask others who have received
services.
- interview therapists
- keep in mind your needs or goals and quaality
of a councilor.
Your feelings are important. Feel comfortable
with the therapist.
- what you feel
is probably right. Trust your own thoughts and
feelings.
As A Consumer You Have The Right To:
- ask questions at
anytime
- be informed of
the therapists qualifications
- confidentiality
( except in legal issues )
- be informed of
taping of interviews
- know fees and
method of payment
- suggest own goals
- a second opinion
- openness and honesty
by the therapist
- be treated with
dignity
- terminate therapy
any time
Your Responsibility:
- priorize therapy
if you've made that decision
- attend regularly
and on time
- pay agreed fees
- be honest and
open
- follow through
on mutually agrred commitment with your
therapist
- you can be a part
of ongoing evaluation
- if you wish to
discontinue, the final decision is yours
*NOTE:
Sexual
or Romantic involvement between a
counselor and
a client is never acceptable and is never the
client's fault.
If such a situation arises, it is important that you
tell some one.*
This information
from
The Support
Network Suicide Prevention Follow Up Program
*Once
again these are only suggestions,
should
you feel someone needs ,
help,
get them help immediately. NEVER try to
help
someone alone*
