What to tell someone who goes to therapy?
Whether you’re their sibling, friend, spouse or relative, tell them how important your relationship with them is to you. And how it could benefit from their seeking therapy. However, avoid giving an ultimatum as it can cause emotional distress. Name their admirable qualities.
How do you tell someone you seek help?
Approaching Your Loved One in the Early Stages
- Let your loved one know that you need to have an important conversation with them.
- Pick a good time and place.
- Approach them with empathy.
- Be prepared for the person to be upset – and try not to get defensive.
- Use “I” statements, such as “I’m concerned about you.”
How do I tell my friend she needs therapy?
The Right Way To Tell Someone You Love They Should Try Therapy
- Start by bringing it up in a comfortable or private situation.
- Share your own experience.
- Clarify your motives for wanting them to seek help.
- Be gentle in your approach.
- Destigmatize the experience.
How do you convince someone to go to therapy?
Ultimately, the decision to suggest therapy to someone requires a pretty high level of emotional intelligence — the best you can do, Gann says, is to “tune in as well as you can to where they’re at and the difficulty they’re having.” Frame it with care.
Should you force someone to go to therapy?
Don’t try to force them. “You can’t pressure someone to get into treatment,” says Suzanne Klein, a psychologist based in the Bay Area. “All you can do is try to encourage them.” One way to do this is by bringing the conversation back to you and your own experience.
Why don’t some people need therapy?
Some people feel they don’t need therapy because they don’t want to think of themselves as ‘crazy’ or ‘weird’. Cassy was “forced” to see me by her mother. Once her mum had left the room, the 19-year-old told me she didn’t want to be here at all. I didn’t take it personally.
Should therapy be personalized?
Making it personal also has the added benefit of reducing embarrassment about going to therapy. Klein notes that despite advancements in the cultural conversation around therapy, stigma around the practice still looms. Which is a shame, because nearly everyone has some kind of issue that therapy could help.