How to Pick the Perfect Holistic Health Practitioner for You
Therapists, physicians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, body
workers and energy workers need to be interviewed and checked
out just like your roofer!
I don't know about you but finding a good roofer is might- near-
impossible.
Psychological outcome research has shown that half of the
therapists make us better and the other half makes us worse.
This means we need to choose wisely. You do not need to continue
to pay someone if you are not making dynamic progress toward
your goals. If the roofer does not fix your roof you do not
continue to pay him money.
The outcome psychological research shows that the technique does
not matter, the therapist is the important factor. If he or she
is open, loving, caring then he or she can help you feel better.
If they are uptight and nervous, they will make you uptight and
nervous. I would think that this applies to all holistic
practitioners and not just psychologists.
As sensitive people we definitely need to feel safe and secure
with any person we are working with. We have a responsibility
and right to check therapists, physicians, massage therapists,
acupuncturists, body workers and energy workers out very
carefully before we put ourselves in their office.
It is our responsibility as clients and consumers to pick and
choose based on our own needs and desires.
Even if you get a good recommendation about a person, check them
out by calling them up and interviewing them.
Your checklist: 1-What does his or her voice sound like? It is
inviting, warm, loving? 2-How accepting are they toward you? Are
they open or judgmental? 3-Do they relate equally to you? If
not, keep checking around until you find someone that respects
you and acknowledges your strengths. 4-How do you feel after
talking with them on the phone? Do you feel comfortable? Do you
feel hopeful? Did they rush you? If so, then they are anxious,
forget them.
If they pass the phone test. Then set up an appointment and
continue to check for the above things in person. If they pass
the first psychology session test then it is up to you to be
open and trust them enough to let them help you.
Therapists and practitioners are not perfect, they make
mistakes, just like everyone else. The best ones don't pretend
to be perfect, they know they are human.
What you want to look for during your sessions:
1- How present are they? Do they really listen to you and
receive you? 2-How relaxed are they are in their body? Are they
breathing? 3-How secure do they seem to be when you get scared,
frightened or anxious? If you scare them, they cannot help you.
4-Do they had the information and knowledge to help you calm
down your nervous system or improve your health? 5- Do they know
what they are doing? 6-Do you usually feel better and more
hopeful after each session? 7-Do they let you express your
deepest desires and fears without questioning you?
Remember, it is up to you, the client, to pick and choose
someone who is capable and loving.
When you decide that someone is not good for you, you can leave
at any time for any reason. Do not feel guilty and take care of
the therapist or physical. You are paying them for a service and
they need to deliver.
For more about how to live a guilt free life and stop taking
care of others at the expense of yourself, listen to and study
the audio tapes series, "A Natural Process for Opening the Heart
-Your Emotional Guide to Self Actualization."
Remember you do not owe your physician or therapist anything.
They need to help you grow and become healthy or you need to
find someone who can.
If you really want to change and grow, pick a psychologist,
healer or massage therapist who teaches you how to let go of
judgmental energy so that you can grow up and achieve self
esteem.
Copyrighted, March, 2005. Doris Jeanette,
mailto:drjeanette@drjeanette.com
About the author:
Doris Jeanette, Psy.D, a licensed psychologist, teaches you
effective holistic psychology principles that enable you break
free from unhelpful behavior in relationships such as guilt,
Author of "A Natural Process for Opening the Heart - Your
Emotional Guide to Self Esteem" which was used and praised by
Elizabeth Kubler Ross, available at tapes, CDs or e-book at
http://www.drjeanette.com/tapes.html
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