Talk Therapy

I have embraced a different philosophy these days and that is: I am utilizing the mental health services availed to me as part of my rehabilitation. And since I am sincere in my pursuit of balance and change, I really believe I am benefitting now.

It works this way: I talk with a psychologist for about 30 minutes per week. I am completely honest with her and she offers her professional perspective with respect to my travails. I really like and respect my doctor; she is older than my mother but I don't think of her as a mother. She is a doctor, who has extensively studied human behavior and she can offer me the perspective of a neutral party and right now, this is an immense help.

For many years, I discounted and dismissed counseling as a rehabilitative tool; however, these days, my perspective has changed. I really, really value it now. Julie and I have determined that couples counseling is a must. Actually, Julie wanted to explore that avenue 2 years ago, but I am now just mature and open enough to entertain that option.

So, yeah, I plan on staying in individual counseling after I am returned to "the real world". I am excited at the concept of manifesting a more evolved persona.