Frequently Asked Questions
On Line Counselling Services Questions
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Do you want to anonymously have therapy in your own home?
Do you have good internet and an electronic device?
Online therapy is used more then ever before.
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There is no need for a baby sitter.
It is highly confidential in the privacy of your own home.
It saves you time and money as you do not need to drive to an office.
It is easy to meet when there are a lack of services in your area.
It is quick and easy.
It takes away the stigma of coming to an office where you can be seen.
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You have a poor internet quality.
You do not have access to a private space, free of interruptions.
If this is your reality, please let Kerri know to see if we can find an office to meet at.
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I have found connecting in video counselling as effective as in person when there are no outside distractions.
As an online therapist, I have been able to identify non-verbal cues and still engage with you in a deep emotional bond, just like in face to face therapy.
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Keep a therapy journal for questions or topics to discuss
Be comfortable. Use a candle, blanket, tissues and come as you are.
Create a space where your alone. Use white noise to enhance soundproofing.
Be honest. Speak up if anxious or lack something.
Test drive your devices. I always call first to ease setting up.
Just breath by using a mindfulness app before joining online.
It’s time to be real. No need to overhall your home and be natural.
Couples Counselling Questions
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Infidelity, trust issues, financial conflicts, parenting disagreements, sexual problems, and more.
Couple counellin is not appropriate for those experiencing domestic violence or emotional abuse. If you fear talking to your partner because it will be used against you, then this maybe you.
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8-20 sessions.
EFCT is all about bonding with your partner and building better attachments between the two of you. And that may take longer depending on what kind of issues got you to seek EFT in the first place. I have found that after 10 sessons the fights have de-escalated.
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It is good to visit weekly or at least every second week during the early stages of couple's therapy so that you can work on your relationship immediately. A gap between sessions can make you feel like you are starting over each time and take a lot of your time and money.
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I slow the conflict down by, working with both portners (one person at a time), to identify their understanding of the conflict, their primary emotional reaction, how this impacts their partner and their longing need to reconnect. Then we share these new insights with the other partner, once safety is in place. The goal is to understand each other’s attachment needs that bring couples to a peaceful and lasting resolution.
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I will observe your interaction and communication patterns during the session to assess relationship dynamics and identify areas for improvement. This may involve noting patterns of conflict, emotional expression, and nonverbal communication cues.
Sometimes it gets worse before it gets better.
Research studies find that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery in 10-12 sessions and 90% show significant improvement.
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First, I build safety so that each partner can share openly. Then, by using reflective listening techniques during therapy sessions, I can help couples identify specific issues that need addressing so that they can move forward together. This step may be especially beneficial for the partner who was cheated on, enabling them to express their true feelings about the incident. Finally I work towards the root cause of what drew the offender to the affair, so that it will not happen again, rebuilding trust again.
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Couples therapy can tackle the full range of relationship issues, from minor disagreements to major problems in communication. It's never too late to seek help. Even if you feel your relationship is too broken for repair, you'd be surprised how much therapy can help.
According to the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, the success rate of marriage counseling is around 70%.
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Trauma Psychotherapy Questions
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Your experience matters more than the details of the event(s). ...
Your feelings are not weird. ...
PTSD symptoms can also manifest physically. ...
Drinking and substance use can hinder your healing. ...
Therapy is the gold standard treatment for trauma.
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The length of your treatment can vary depending on the type of trauma you have, the symptoms you're experiencing, and the type of treatment your mental health provider uses. Most treatment methods last between 8 to 15 weeks, but each person's experience may be different.
I have discovered that it takes about 8 sessions to really feel like you are ready to deal with those deep secretive trauma memories.
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A weekly session is ideal for people who want to build skills related to things like mindfulness, coping, and communication. It's also good for people working through a specific type of problem. For example, trauma, anxiety, depression and grief as some popular reasons for weekly sessions.
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Psychological treatment would not be effective if there's an ongoing threat of further trauma.
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Below are examples or signs you are healing from trauma:
Feeling safe in your body. ...
Being connected with your body. ...
Having greater mental and emotional presence. ...
Greater curiosity about yourself and others. ...
Feeling like yourself even when your moods, thoughts, and bodily sensations change.
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Trauma-informed therapy considers the complex impact of trauma on an individual's well-being and how it shapes a person's ability to cope.
individuals may learn how to understand their trauma, build healthy coping mechanisms, and begin to heal from the past.
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It is a lense by which I take the impact of the trauma on emotions, regulation, and behaviour. I will consider the effects of intergenerational trauma. Physical and emotional safety is emphasized.
Over 50% of people experience one trauma in their lives.
Christian Perspective Questions
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Christian counseling is a type of therapy that integrates traditional talk therapy methodologies with Christian belief practices by incorporating theological biblical concepts.
A Christian counselling approach encourages individuals to explore their spirituality and faith to overcome challenges, find hope and meaning through social, emotional, mental, spiritual and cultural engagement with the gospel.
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Some may seek Christian counselling if they are interested in spiritual advise, those already in the Christian faith hoping to find further guidance as well as those searching for a greater understanding of Christianity itself.
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In your assessment, we will determine and document what level of spriritual emphasis you are comfortable with, or not at all. I have counselled many people without a desire for spiritual counselling, so I would be totally comfortable to leave it out of our time together.
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I practice from a Christian perspective that I incorporate with psychotherapy depending on your direction and level to do so. I often ask a spirituality question at the beginning of therapy to determine where this line exists.
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Christian counseling is effective for spiritual enrichment, strengthening one’s relationship with God, and overcoming or managing mental health issues. It also helps individuals in enhancing positive traits and feeling a sense of purpose in life.
One study found that integrating a client's religion into therapy is just as (if not more) effective in treating depression than "secular treatments" for clients who have a designated faith.
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Integrating religion into psychotherapy is correlated with more positive traits, such as gratitude and optimism, which are linked to less depressive feelings. Religion and spirituality are both associated with greater mental and physical well-being.
Overall, investing in spiritual growth adds great advantages to a person’s life, and a Christian counselor may aid in the development of spiritual well-being.
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Reach out to me
If you have a question that remains unanswered in our FAQs, please reach out to me via my email: joyspringcounselling@gmail, so I can get back to you in a timely manner.