Is It Necessary To Have A Trauma T?

[TonyG]

I have a excellent psychologist that i made a connection with and helped me get through a lot of issues, She referred me to a trauma clinic for some specialised PTSD treatment and they zeroed in on what has been causing my problems, I think you need to find a trauma therapist and a Psychiatrist that that specialises in PTSD, but it doesn't come cheap, It has helped me a lot and i know i will never be cured but i feel so much better.

 

[NatBird]

I have a excellent psychologist that i made a connection with and helped me get through a lot of issues,...

That's great to hear.
I'm just about to start working with a therapist at a specialist PTSD unit. I'm actually quite anxious - there's an underlying - 'what if nothing can help'.Anyway, glad to know things can get better.

 

[Justmehere]

Studies have shown that the single biggest predictive factor for success isn't actually the type of therpay or therapist. Although those things are important, the quality of relationship between client and therapist is the single biggest predictive factor of successful therapy and reduction of symptoms. A good relationship doesn't mean there are never bumps in the road but that the three pairs and client are able to work through them, and in the case of trauma, have what is called corrective emotional experiences.

I have found it much easier to do effective therapy for trauma with someone who understands dissociation and is trained in more than one trauma technique. It works out better.

When I couldn't find a trauma therapist I did find a therapist that I was able to build the best relationship with. It wasn't as effective as the work I have done with a trauma therapist, but it still helped a lot.

In a nutshell: it's beneficial but not required. What is almost required us a therapist you click well with. If this therapist isn't able to work with you to work through this, and you can't find a trauma therapist, then mayhe you could try meeting with a couple other therapists and see if works better,

 

[lostforgottensoul]

the quality of relationship between client and therapist is the single biggest predictive factor of successful therapy and reduction of symptoms.

Oh god, I couldnt agree more. It took a long while for me, years, but he worked with me to build a type of relationship that is almost like friends. He may talk like he does with everyone so its not like I feel like the special one or anything but we have a wonderful working relationship.

We have good boundries and i respect what he says. Its funny when I get mad at him, and I do and its ok to.

It is easier if they have the experience of what trauma victims and PTSD sufferers would experience but their experience comes with questions usually as you are trust building in the beginning. You can normally figure out that you arent building a good working relationship and that they dont have the experience needed pretty fast. It took me a few weeks with the free therapists.