The following is my contribution to Lois Einhorn’s book, Forgiveness and Child Abuse, Would YOU Forgive (Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2006). I was included because I was Lois’ therapist when her memories surfaced. Others among fifty three contributors include: Mumia Abu-Jamal, Patch Adams, M.D., Edward Asner, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Laura Davis, Thomas Eagleton, Albert Ellis, Lynne Finney, Linda Hogan, Daniel Quinn, Pete Seeger, Bernie Siegel, M.D., Gerry Spence, and Kenneth Wapnick. Autographed copies of the book are available at a discount through the author‘s website, http://loiseinhorn.com

The decision to work with a therapist is never straightforward, but there are times in life when we just need that extra emotional support.  While we may have loved ones who will help us through rough times, it is often a good idea to seek the less biased support of a professional when dealing with life's difficult emotional challenges.

Many people who go into therapy have good experiences. The patient feels understood and well supported by the therapist, who uses his skills to facilitate the patient's discovery and healing process.  But what if your therapy leaves you feeling frustrated?  What if you believe your therapist isn't "getting you"?  What if you aren't receiving the outcome you expected?

The psychotherapy process requires the deliberate joining of two human beings, mainly orchestrated by one, and requiring heartfelt collaboration by both. Breaches in the relationship are plumbed for the information they provide, the two continually surprised and in-spired as they move to new, uncharted views about what the patient needs and how to get there. Indeed there are rules, procedures, and boundaries, but knowing when these guidelines contaminate the therapy's authenticity and sap its power is one of the therapist's most subtle challenges. Therapists constantly work to identify how their craft differs from the commonsensical stuff of everyday relationships. They are not supposed to hug their patients, attend their weddings, or even have the smallest need for their patients' approval.

What is the purpose of group psychotherapy?
How does group differ from individual psychotherapy?
Is group for me?
What are the rules in group?
What else should I know before joining a group?

What makes a good therapist? This is the eternal question that many people ask, from the potential client to well-known therapists.

<p>This article covers:  Financing therapy;  Licensing of psychotherapists;  Comparing different professions and their training; Comparing different approaches to and methods of psychotherapy.</p> <p>Though there are many factors to consider in choosing a psychotherapist, the final decision will, and should, probably rest, as in choosing a spouse, on whether or not you “click” with this person. Some of the other factors are:<br/></p>