Aspects of Therapy that Promote Change



Each theoretical perspective makes particular assumptions about how people change. Theorists and practitioners make certain assertions about such questions as (a) what external conditions are needed for an individual to change? (b) What internal conditions need to exist? (c) What counselor/therapist characteristics encourage change? (d) What Client characteristics promote change? (e) What kind of interpersonal dynamic between the counselor and the client produce change?

I think change for better or worse is born out of conflict. Personally, I’m drawn to stories. Whether it be television, movies, or literature I always find the best stories involve the growth of a character while struggling against an internal or external force. In sixth grade I remember learning about the 7 conflicts in literature (Individual vs. Self, Individual vs. Individual, Individual vs. God, Individual vs. Nature, Individual vs. Society, Individual vs. Technology, and Individual vs. Fate) and feel that these conflicts are as present in everyday life as they are in fiction. In order for a someone to create meaningful change I think they need to have a willingness to confront one of these conflicts and learn the skills necessary to cope with it, avoid future similar trappings, while also learning the skills that will further their well-being. 

In the past I’ve looked for counselors with particular characteristics I thought I needed at the time. For instance, about a year ago I was having trouble with motivation in a couple areas of my life, so I went on Psychology Today and started looking up therapists using the keywords (military, Army, Marine, Navy Seal). It took a little while, but I found someone that was a former Army medic that did two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After about three sessions of getting to know each other and understanding exactly what I was looking for and how his life experience might be able to help we were off and running.  

I think the important characteristics for a therapist to help with meaningful change is the ability to be fluid and use the type of therapeutic techniques that both the client and therapist believe can help. This starts by building a relationship with the client and understanding their goals, their history, who they are as an individual, their life philosophies and what type of work they willing to put in. 

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