
Psychotherapy_
Sabina Glaser
Certified Clinical Psychologist
Registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Frankfurt am Main
It´s not the load that breaks you down.
It´s the way you carry it.
Lou Holtz
What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental problems by psychological rather than medical means. A psychotherapist will guide and support you through an interactive process in order for you to gain an understanding of your own thoughts, emotions and behaviour. The understanding of the inter-connectedness of these components is the key to develop strategies to improve your mental health.
Mental health affects us all in how we think and feel about ourselves, and has a significant influence on our behaviour. Mental health problems are very common among people and can appear in various forms such as depression, anxiety, anger, eating problems, insomnia, compulsive disorders or a chronic physical illness that is interfering with the emotional well-being. These problems can be caused by external events such as loss of a job or a significant other or expatriation. However, mental health problems can also manifest themselves without being triggered by a direct event. In both cases, it is advisable to seek professional help from a psychotherapist to re-establish your emotional well-being.
When should you consider psychotherapy?
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Is there a change in your state of mind? Can this change be easily explained?
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Do other people notice a change?
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Has the change been bothering you for more than 3 months?
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Does talking to your friends or relatives not improve your well-being?
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Do you find it difficult to concentrate on work assignments or to carry out other everyday activities?
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Do you worry excessively, expect the worst and suffer from anxiety in certain situations?
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Do you have physical health problems and do these problems compromise your well-being?
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Do you have sleeping problems (too much sleep, too little sleep or recurring bad dreams)?
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Are you constantly on edge, stressed, disaffected or aggressive?
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You don´t care about whatever is happening around you?
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Do you have suicidal tendencies?