Reply #76: What school of thought are you trained in, Midlo?

[Critters2]

I want to remind you that I am quick (very quick) to refer to certain forms of therapy, am trained in client-centered therapy myself, and currently doing coursework in non-violent communication, which is an offshoot of client-centered therapy. But there are schools of thought of which I am more than a little suspicious, based on my own experience. I can only describe my "treatment" as abuse.

I have several therapists in my congregation, most of whom know and acknowledge my experience, and for whom I have great respect. But, all of those in my congregation are trained in CBt, DBT, or client-centered therapy. In fact, one of my deep irritations is that it is unethical for me to refer to members of my own congregation, and I wish I could, because these are good people. Two are at the county mental health center, and I can refer there without mentioning specific therapists, but I always keep my fingers crossed.

So, I apologize for the broadbrush. But I do feel there are schools of training that are dangerous to clients. And most of those are the MD, not the Phd types.

Based on my experience, I feel VERY strongly about this. No one should ever go through what I did, yet I know people who've been through much worse, who didn't walk away as soon as I did. One shouldn't need a therapist to recover from therapy, as I did.