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Therapy by text message?
Dr. Richard Grossman:
Hi tt,
--- Quote from: teartracks on June 12, 2015, 08:47:56 PM ---Forgive me for butting in, but in 2015 how on Earth could you determine the "right kind" of person without being persecuted for political incorrectness?
--- End quote ---
Actually, my big concern about your post was that, knowing you for so many years, it didn’t seem like your “voice.” The particular words from “butting in” on to the end of that sentence were not ones that I could imagine you writing.
There is no question in my mind that there are different “kinds” of people. For example, people with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (or any other personality disorder) qualify, IMO, as a "kind", because the personality disorder affects so much of their life and so many of their relationships. But, in my experience there are wonderful “kinds” as well—a person who fits the qualities I write of above would be one such kind. Anyone want to create a DSM of wonderful "kinds" of people?!!!
I had never thought about having a Forrest Gump or Chauncy Gardner type for a therapist. Maybe ignorance can not only be bliss, but goodness/unselfishness, too! (Well, actually, I would need the intelligence [emotional and otherwise] dimension in a therapist as well, so unfortunately neither Forrest nor Chauncy would work. I’ll keep looking...)
Richard
lighter:
Hi teartracks:
Good to see you back. Are you feeling better now?
Lighter
Dr. Richard Grossman:
"I haven't figured out why my post seemed so unlike me. If memory serves me right, it is pretty common for members to apologize for butting in, changing the subject on threads etc. Maybe I never did any of that? I don't know. I would be interested to learn why what and how I said it seemed so out of place for me. You wouldn't be thinking that I've turned itelligent (emotional and otherwise), empathetic, caring, open, authentic, free from dogma, etc., etc.,. Aw, go on surprise me! LOL"
Hi tt,
As I said, my big concern about your post was that, knowing you for so many years, it didn’t seem like your “voice.” The particular words from “butt in” on to the end of that sentence were not ones that I could imagine you writing. Your writing and word choice have always been elegant, your sentences beautifully phrased—almost like pieces of art! Of course I know you’re intelligent! That's why I worried...
"There is no question in my mind that there are different “kinds” of people. I believe that's normal for humanity. I believe they should have the freedom to seek out one another. However, it seems clear to me that the current polilitical flotsom largely made up of power types of many varities, who would and in many cases are delighting in persecuting those who wish to practice the five freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution. In the case of this conversation it's about freedom #2. It appears that you're practicing it unabashed and with gusto! Bravo! It was pointed out to me that what we've discussed would qualify as a thought crime as outlined in 1984 by Orwell and which was common in the 20th century under various dictators. I'm sure there were others in other centuries where it was the same. It is true, there is nothing new under the sun."
Thanks, tt! I've always practiced freedom of speech "unabashed and with gusto." This web site is but one example. My views have gotten me into a lot of trouble my whole life, but I wouldn't/couldn't have lived life any other way--and my beliefs/speech/thoughts/writing have led to extraordinary attachments to many dear people of many different "kinds!" For me, as I've said, these attachments are most important of all.
But please let us know, as lighter writes above: How are you feeling?
Richard
lighter:
teartracks:
I like the idea of hay bale farming very much. Once the garden finishes I can flip them over, throw quilts on them, and use them for seating around the fire pit; )
hhaw
sea storm:
I thought that we were already getting therapy on this site. We help each other and find our voices. We validate and support each other and occasionally call each other on our bullshit. This is all good therapy.
Seems like a very slippery slope to join the information highway and water down therapy by texting. It is a sad fact of life that we are all so detached that we must settle for texting. Its better than nothing though. Considering that at least 80 percent of communication is body language it seems a very limited way of communicating.
If you can't find a good therapist in Boston, then it says a lot about the state of affairs in teaching and grooming therapists. If we start churning out texting therapists the consequences are too serious to think about.
For example: Hello I feeling awful
Therapist: How can I help?
Person: I don't know. Maybe you could suggest a bridge?
Therapist: I hear you are very depressed and I would like to hear your story. I care how you feel.
Person: Oh here come the cat , I better feed her and take out the garbage.
See what I mean?
It always makes me freeze when Dr Phil says I have an app for counseling. It strikes me as self serving and crass. Those are strong words I know and yet, if it is a last resort then it is better than a crisis line with volunteers. I mean calling a professional.
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