Finding and Selecting the Right Therapist for You

Note: To enable members to join, we give members ten (10) minutes to join meetings. To prepare for the meeting, we encourage members to read the resources provided under Resources. We also encourage members to bring a journal notebook for note taking purposes. The session will be recorded to be posted on a future website designed exclusively for Health is Wealth members. We also ask that members consult with a healthcare professional after the session to ensure that the information in the session is suitable for guiding your decision-making process.

Are you considering therapy and seeking the services of a mental health professional to support your holistic health journey? According to research, many individuals report experiencing dissatisfaction with their therapist. For example, an article written by the American Psychological Association (APA) states that 22.3% of participants in a study reported dissatisfaction with their therapy experiences.

Join us as we discuss how to choose and select a competent therapist based on your goals and objectives. During the discussion, we will cover the following topics:

• What is the purpose of therapy?
• What criteria should be used to select a competent therapist?
• How to verify the credentials of a therapist?
• Where to find cost-effective mental health services (i.e., universities and other educational institutions).
• How to develop goals for therapy.
• Combining therapy with other holistic health goals.
• Effective self-care, stress management and emotional coping strategies

Bring your favorite health beverage, a fruit salad or simple vegetable salad and join us for an educational event. For a health beverage, we recommend boiled lemon water with mint and ginger root. For a fruit salad, we recommend your favorite fruits. For a vegetable salad, we recommend cucumbers and carrots. you can also try making avocado with onions, tomatoes, lemon, salt and cilantro.

Resources

• Research roundup: Potential harms and burdens of psychotherapy
• Clients' negative experiences in psychological treatment - ScienceDirect
• How to Choose a Therapist | Psychology Today
• How to Find a Therapist: 8 Expert Tips for Choosing One
• How to choose a psychologist
• The Role and Responsibilities of a Psychiatric Nurse