People taking psychiatric medicines for long suffere from various side effects and labelling them with a name eg Schizophrenia needs a second thought. The bizare symptoms are to be thoroghly studied with proper assessment.
Psychotherapy will help such people
Psychotherapy is also called taliking cure.There are different approaches. psychodynamic, behavioural humanistic etc are some.the commonly used are hypnosis, free association,dream analysis,in behavioural, CBT REBT contigency management,flooding,desensirization,relaxation,are used In some cases behavioural problems medical treatment is aloso required based on the etiological factors
ReplyDeleteThank you for some other informative blog. Where else could I get that type of information written in such an ideal means? I have a mission that I’m just now working on, and I have been at the look out for such information. psychotherapy singapore
DeleteEmpathic listening
ReplyDeletebuilding rapport
transference
therapeutic intervention
humane approach
are essential in counseling
You are right sir. A campaign has to be organized to reduce the stigma attached to mental illnesses. Looking forward.
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Its a well known fact that any mental disorders cannot be cured with medicines. the role of medicines to reduce the symtoms by which the bizarre behaviour of the patients can be brought under control. systematic psychometry to understand the psychopathology and the causative factors and individually tailored psychotherapy will only prove effective both in improving the functional level of the person and at the same time prevent relapse. It high time that the general public are made aware of the use and effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions
ReplyDeleteVery nice to see the blog; you can write more as it will be beneficial to all
ReplyDeleteMultimodal Therapy BASIC ID
ReplyDeleteBehaviour Affect Sensation Imagery Cognition
Interpersonal Relationships
Drug/Biology
Lazarus ( 2000)
மனநலம் பற்றிய வீழிப்புணர்வு மிகவும் தேவை உங்களுடய முயற்சிகள் வெற்றிபெற வாழ்துகிறேன்
ReplyDeleteஒ. பத்மநாதன்
Psychotherapy, or personal counselling with a psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychotherapists to aid a client or patient in problems of living.
ReplyDeleteIt aims to increase the individual's sense of their own well-being. Psychotherapists employ a range of techniques based on experiential relationship building, dialogue, communication and behavior change and that are designed to improve the mental health of a client or patient, or to improve group relationships (such as in a family
Psychotherapy may also be performed by practitioners with a number of different qualifications, including psychiatry, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, mental health counseling, clinical or psychiatric social work, marriage and family therapy, rehabilitation counseling, music therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing, psychoanalysis and others. It may be legally regulated, voluntarily regulated or unregulated, depending on the jurisdiction.
ReplyDeleteThe Association of Professional Psychologists ( Regd) andAcademy for Psychotherapists, Psychopathologists and Psychometricians impress upon the Government to regularise the practice of Psychotherapists,At present Police Dept, Educational Institutions, Organizations, hospitals etc require their services
ReplyDeleteThe word psychotherapy comes from the words psychē, meaning breath, spirit, or soul and therapeia or therapeuein, to nurse or cure. Its use was first noted around 1890. It is defined as the relief of distress or disability in one person by another, using an approach based on a particular theory or paradigm, and that the agent performing the therapy has had some form of training in delivering this. It is these latter two points which distinguish psychotherapy from other forms of counseling or caregiving
ReplyDeleteAlso, there is a lack of sufficient addressing of the masses. Frequent lectures, discussions and even TV and radio programs need to be conducted often so as to address the concerned issues. A proactive approach and focus on engaging the community with no inhibitions is the need of the hour
ReplyDeleteYes. Doctor, I have lot of expectations in your blog. With your experience and wisdom, you can write and share about the case histories that you have encountered in your practice.
ReplyDeleteI am very confident that the members would stand to benefit if you are sharing your professional expertise.
regards
Dr.K.Shankar
Dear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteI am immensely pleased to understand through one of my friends that you have started running a blog devoted to matters of interest the world over.
As I am typing this over the screen I am reminded of the interest you had in all the students of Psychotherapy and Counselling (conducted by Tamilnadu Open University. The whole of Santosh Hospital during Sundays would be filled up by students and experts in the field. I got a feeling that the hospital itself attained the status of a higher education center or even a University. I can never forget those days. I can never express my gratitude to you for making me a competent Counsellor and Psychotherapist. The internship that mysef and other students had under you, had been extremely useful and enjoyable. I know that you are running two magazines (Health & Beauty and Aanmeegam) In addition to your journalistic work, you are also into Academics and Private practice.
I very eagerly await the pleasure of reading your postings on a daily basis.
regards
O.PADMANATHAN
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ReplyDeleteCommissioner of Police T.Rajendran and Loyola College principal B.Jeyaraj (right), at the international conference held in Chennai on Monday.
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ReplyDeleteMostly psychotherapist uses spoken conversation. Some also use various other forms of communication such as the written word, artwork, drama, narrative story or music. Psychotherapy with children and their parents often involves play, dramatization (i.e. role-play), and drawing, with a co-constructed narrative from these non-verbal and displaced modes of interacting. Psychotherapy occurs within a structured encounter between a trained therapist and client(s). Purposeful, theoretically based psychotherapy began in the 19th century with psychoanalysis; since then, scores of other approaches have been developed and continue to be created.
ReplyDeleteTherapy is generally used in response to a variety of specific or non-specific manifestations of clinically diagnosable and/or existential crises. Treatment of everyday problems is more often referred to as counseling (a distinction originally adopted by Carl Rogers). However, the term counseling is sometimes used interchangeably with "psychotherapy".Rogerian is a form of nondirective counseling or client centered.
The commissioer of Police was concerned about the nonavailability of trained professional counsellors to deal with family problems,marital
ReplyDeleteproblems.Now that the Tamilnadu Open University is offering a course in Psychotherapy and counselling hundreds of trained professionals are available to render services in Educational,Industrial,medical, health care, social welfare projects. The prison,police depts and family courts could very well utilise their services.Thanks to the Minister for Higher Education, Principal Secretary Mr K Ganesan IAS and the Vice Chancellors Dr M S.Palanichami and Dr Mrs Kalyani Anbuchelvan we were able to launch the course. Mostly matured, elite people with the flair and aptitude for social service join the course.So far we have successfully completed five batches of participants.
மனிதாபிமானி மறுபெயர் மருத்துவர்
ReplyDeleteகலைஞர் காப்பீட்டு திட்டம் நல்ல பலனை அளித்து வருகிறது
இன்னும் பல மருததுவமனைகளுக்கு இதனை விரிவுபடுதத வேண்டும். ஆனாலும் இதில் குறைபாடுகள் இல்லாமல் இல்லை
அவை களையப்பட வேண்டும். தேவை இல்லாத சிகிட்சைகள்
குறிப்பாக சோதனைகள் செய்யபடுக்கின்றன. தேவையான காலத்திற்கு தங்க வைபபதில்லை. ஒருமுறை டிஸ்சார்ஜ் செய்துவிட்டால் மறுமுறை வரும்போது கட்டணம் செலுததவேண்டி உள்ளது. இது ஒருபுறம்மிருக்க இப்போது தேவைஇல்லாத அறுவை சிகிச்சைகள் செய்யபபடுவது வேதனை தருகிறது . மருத்துவ உபகரணங்கள் மருததுவசாலை செலவுகள் அதிகமாகி வருவது உண்மை. இருந்தாலும் மருத்துவர்கள் தங்களின் அனுபவத்தையும் நுண்ணறிவையும் பயன்படுததி
அறிகுறிகளைக கொண்டு வியாதியின் தன்மையை கண்டுபிடிக்க
முடியும். முன்பு LIM/LMP படிததவர்களால் சரியாக நோய்களை கண்டறிந்து சிகிட்சை அளிக்கமுடிநததை மறுக்க முடியாது. வீணான சோதனைகளை கூடியவரை தவிர்க்கவேண்டுகிறேன்/
இரண்டாவதாக அலோபதி மருந்துகளின் விலை வின்முட்ட உயர்நதுள்ளது. ஒரே மருந்தினை ஒரு நிறுவனம் ரூ ஐந்து என்றும்
மற்றோரு கம்பெனி அறுபது ரூபாய் என்றும் விற்பதை அரசு
கட்டுபபடுததவேண்டும். உதாரணமாக NOKLOT/ PLAVIX என்ற மருந்து 78 க்கும் அதே மருந்தை ரூ1020 க்கும் விற்பனை செய்கிறார்கள். இரதத கொதிப்பிற்கான மாததிரைகளும் ATEKIND/ BETACARD விலை வேறுபாட்டுடன்
உள்ளது. இதனை கலைஞர் அரசு கவனத்தில் கொள்ளவேண்டும்
மருத்துவம் பொதுவானது. அதனை வேறுபடுததி பார்ப்பது தவறு
இந்திய மருததுவததிற்கென ஒரு பல்கலைகழகததை உருவாக்கவேண்டும். மருத்துவர் எல்லா துறைகளிலும் வல்லவராக விளங்க வழி செய்திடவேண்டும்.
டாக்டர் ஜி ராஜமோகன்
The Tamilnadu Chief Minister has announced a new package and this insurance scheme is well received by all.
DeleteAt What Age Can Autism Spectrum Disorders be Detected?
ReplyDeleteAutism spectrum disorders (ASD) often can be reliably detected by age 3. In some cases even earlier than that.
Recent studies suggest that kids may eventually be accurately diagnosed by the age of 1 year or even younger. One thing for certain is that if your child shows any of the early warning signs of autism then they should be evaluated by a professional who specializes in autism disorders.
Parents are typically the first to suspect that something may be wrong. Some children just seem "different" from birth. They may be unresponsive to people or focus intently on one item for a long period of time.
Others notice changes in their otherwise normal child. An active, happy toddler may suddenly become silent, withdrawn, show self-abusive behavior, or perhaps become indifferent to social overtones. They suspect something may be wrong.
Research studies have consistently shown that parents are usually right about noticing development problems, even though they may not know exactly what the specific problem is. This proves what parents already know--trust your instincts when it comes to your children.
The pervasive developmental disorders, or autism spectrum disorders, run the gamut from a severe form, called autistic disorder, to a relatively milder form, Asperger's syndrome.
If your child has symptoms of these disorders, but does not meet the specific criteria for them, then the diagnosis is called pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Two other rare, very severe disorders that are included in the autism spectrum disorders are Rett syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder.
Dont you think that nowadyas in our country these disorders are over exaggerated or people are over cautious in their anxiety to label their children as Hyperactive or learning disabled or autistic. Why donot Psychotherapists and Psychometricians come into the picture to mitigate the sufferings of parents, gullible or ignorant.
ReplyDeleteReally very useful informations
ReplyDeleteCongratulations
Dear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteYour posting on Autism was really informative and interesting. Is Autism commonly found in the population?
Dr.K.Shankar
Dear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteYour posting on Autism was wonderful.
At what age do you think the child should start its education?
regards
Shankar
To me and most Educational Psychologists would agree that after the age of 4 is ideal. Before that Playing
ReplyDeletestaying at home with parents are important.
Now because both the parents are working and
aged parents are left in HOMES, the children
do not understand the magic of love and affection.The old story of the grand child keeping safely the broken vessel to be used for the child's father is a point to be pondered over.
போர்க்காலத்தில், யுத்த வீரர்களுக்குப் பக்கபலமான சேவகர்கள் பலர் வேண்டும். தொத்து நோய் பரவும்பொழுது, நோயாளிகளுக்குச் சிகிச்சை செய்யும் ஊழியர்கள் வேண்டும். பஞ்ச காலத்தில் ஏழைகளுக்குக் கஞ்சி வார்க்கும் தொண்டர்கள் வேண்டும். ஓர் அபூர்வ சுதந்திரப் போர் நடந்து வருகின்றது. அதன் நடுவில் ஏற்படும் அற்ப வெற்றிகளால் மயங்காமலும் சிறிய தோல்விகளால் தளராமலும் பாரத தேசம் விடுதலை அடையும் வரையில் தமிழ் மக்களைப் போற்றியும் தேற்றியும் ""தினமணி துணைபுரியும்.
ReplyDeleteஎல்லா வியாதிகளிலும் மனோவியாதியே மிகக் கொடியது. நமது மக்களின் மனத்தில் அடிமைத்தனம் குடிகொண்டிருக்கின்றது. நமது பெரியாரிடத்தும் சிறியாரிடத்தும் அடிமைப் புத்தி அகன்றபாடில்லை. அதை அடியோடு அழித்து தமிழ் மக்களை மானிகளாகச் செய்வதற்குத் "தினமணி' ஓயாது பாடுபடும்
Editorial of Dinamani
Health & beauty is a monthly in Tamil edited by me invite articles on Counseling and Psychotherapy. Will be published in the issue. It s the first Tamil magazine on the subject.
ReplyDeleteDear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteHow effective and safe are antidepressants? I will be thankful if you can give me your views on this based on your experience.
Are You Depressed?
ReplyDeleteMost of us are under the impression that Antidepressants are effective in doing away with depression.
Recent studies at the University of Hull prove that these pills are useful only for severely depressed people. These studies recommend that the other cases of depression should only go in for counseling.
It will be of interest to note that all these studies analyzed the clinical trials of the newer SSRI depressants (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor), including Prozac and Xeroxtat. SSRIs are the most widely prescribed antidepressants in many countries. SSRIs are believed to affect the chemical behavior of a specific biological target such a hormone receptor may gave therapeutic value.
Patients with depression were divided into two groups and one group was given the drugs and placebo was administered to the other group. Results proved that only a marginal improvement was noticed in the drug administered group, as compared with the placebo group.
The study concluded that most patients can benefit as much from other treatments such as physical exercise, and psychotherapy, as they can from medication. The immediate need for the depressed person is human touch and safe environment. No medication could fulfill this need. On the contrary the make the person tired, subdued, and in some cases even hyper active. It is no good giving antidepressants to someone who needs talking therapy. The idea of the therapist should be to respond to the patient’s needs and give them exactly what they want.
We should pressurize the Government to include Psychotherapy to cover in insurance scheme.
Who Is a Psychologist?
ReplyDeleteA psychologist is someone who studies the mind and behavior. While people often think of talk therapy when they hear the word psychologist, this profession actually encompasses a wide range of specialty areas that includes such things as animal research to organizational behavior.
Who Is a Social Psychologist?
Social psychologists study how social influence, social perception and social interaction influence individual and group behavior. Learn more about what social psychologists do, the training and educational requirements and the job outlook in this brief overview of careers in social psychology.
What Is Counseling Psychology?
Counseling psychology focuses on providing therapeutic treatments to clients experiencing a wide variety of symptoms. It is also one of the largest specialty areas within psychology. Learn more about counseling psychology.
Clinical psychology is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders. Learn about the training, salary and educational requirements for careers in clinical psychology.
Cognitive psychologists study internal mental processes such as attention, memory, and problem solving. Learn more in this profile of careers in cognitive psychology.
Forensic psychology involves applying psychology to the field of criminal investigation and the law. Learn more about training, typical salaries, benefits, and downsides in this profile of careers in forensic psychology.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology Careers
Industrial-organizational psychology is concerned with the study of workplace behavior. Learn more about careers in industrial-organizational psychology.
School psychologists work within the educational system to help children with emotional, social, and academic issues. Learn more about training, typical salaries, benefits, and downsides in this profile of careers in school psychology.
Sports psychology is concerned with sports and exercise, focusing on performance, motivation, and the psychological benefits of sports and athletics. Learn more about typical salaries, required training and potential job options in this profile of careers in sports psychology.
Dear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteThe discussion on antidepressants was illuminating. It has become a trillion dollar industry.
I think antidepressants are prescribed for anything and everything not only by psychiatrists by also physicians. Antidepressants have many serious side effects and this in turn may be a boon in disguise for the pharmaceutical industry.
regards
shankar
Thanks Shankar
ReplyDeleteDSM is being revised periodically by the APP. There is another called ICD of WHO which also brings its classification.Rubbing against the opposite sex is classified as a disorder. There are people who have the tendency to hoard even if the things areof no use.The problem is they wont share them with others. The PTI man who died had a pile of papers which his better halk thoght useless and disposed. The hoarder might be keeping things which others think useless.
ReplyDeleteThe DSM V which will be released will describe about it.
Herbologists and Psychotherapists should work together.
ReplyDeleteDr.R.Thangaavelu
Let me know about OCD? How psychotherapy will help?
ReplyDelete: I am taking psychology for the first time in college and I have always thought that it would be a really interesting subject to study. That is why I took up this subject but now I am finding it really hard to understand or something like that! I just don't want it to become a waste and really want to know and learn more and more. Can you please give some advice on where to start. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteEgan’s Model – Overview
ReplyDeleteMap
Egan’s model is like a map that helps us to know where to go in our interactions with the client. Given the intensity of interactions with the client, we need the help of the map to orient ourselves, to understand “where we are” with the client and what work still needs to be done.
The Starting Point
Clients’ Problem Situations and their Unused Opportunities constitute the starting point of helping.
a. Problem Situations
Clients enter counselling because they have crises, troubles, doubts, difficulties, frustrations or concerns.
Clients face not problems but Problem Situations.
Situation: complex and messy difficulties in living that the client is not handling well.
Examples of Problem Situations
• Self-doubt
• Intelligent, yet failing in school or college
• Having to face life after being told that one has cancer
• Uncontrolled thoughts and feelings
• Abusive to one’s children
• Involved in a failing marriage
• Being nuisance to one’s neighbors
• Unemployed
• Dissatisfied with one’s job
• Victimized by racism / casteism
b. Unused Opportunities
Unused Opportunities constitute a second starting point for counsellors.
Counsellors help their clients empower themselves to identify and develop Unused Opportunities.
Dear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteCan you please give me a brief of behavior modification?
What exactly is behavior modification.
Thanks and regards
shankar
WHAT IS BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
ReplyDeleteBehavior modification is a type of treatment which focuses on altering maladaptive behavior, to teach patients more adaptive behavior and to break bad habits. There are a number of applications for behavior modification, and there are also a range of approaches to this type of treatment. It is a good idea to consult with several experts before pursuing behavior modification to determine whether or not it is appropriate for a client, and to learn about different approaches to see if there is one which may be more suitable for a client than another.
In behavior modification sessions, patients are essentially trained out of maladaptive behavior. It can take numerous sessions, and the approach is usually tailored to the patient. Approaches can be as simple as time outs for a child who acts up in class, or as complex as biofeedback systems which are designed to get patients to stop chewing their nails. Some behavior modification utilizes punishments of various forms, which has attracted criticism, as some people feel that punishment is not effective and can even be harmful.
Phobias, anxiety disorders, and bad habits can all be treated with this type of therapy. For example, a patient who is afraid of water might undergo systematic desensitization to remove the fear. Bad habits which can be treated with behavior modification can include nail biting, hair chewing, finger sucking, and a variety of other issues. Behavior modification can also be used to treat issues such as bedwetting or acting out.
Patients with developmental disabilities can sometimes benefit from sessions which teacher adaptive behavior so that they will feel more comfortable in society. Behavior modification is also used to treat conditions such as autism, providing patients with skills which will increase their level of functionality in society. Ongoing behavior modification therapy can be used in both children and adults.
While the term “behavior modification” may sound a bit ominous, sessions are usually gentle. The practitioner does not want to create additional behavioral issues by approaching the patient aggressively or choosing a method of approach which is inappropriate to the patient. While some tactics in former eras may have been harsh or abusive, most practitioners today recognize that these methods of treatment are not effective and can be actively harmful, preferring the carrot to the stick when it comes to helping theirclients.
Dear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteYour write up on Behavior Modification is very interesting and I request you to kindly continue continue the topic still further. I will be happy to know from you about classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
regards
shankar
Very useful information. Request you to post each topic as a separate heading & separate post. Thank you very much for wonderful information sharing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mohan that the topics be focussed so that it would be easy for viewers to address clearly
ReplyDeleteDear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteThe topics that you are discussing are highly interesting and educative. I think you are posting all these subjects keeping in your mind your students of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I will be happy and thankful to you if you take into consideration psychology students as well as the general public and post your topics.
regards
shankar
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ReplyDeleteI am too late but happy to see the followups.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts and concepts Sir... I believe the thought behind this is to bring the subject into light than throwing light on it. Our participation will ever be with you.
Regards...
Sir,
ReplyDeleteI feel that they should also visit your website doctorrajamohan.wordpress.com
regards
shankar
Thank you sirisha. I fully agree with you
ReplyDeleteReally I think the blog will help for interaction. Useful infornmation could be shared
ReplyDeleteThere are some key terms and concepts you should understand before doing an experiment.
ReplyDelete• Selective Attention
• Control Group
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• What other variables might impact reaction times?
Tell me about the symptoms of Schizophrenia?
ReplyDeleteSchizophrenia . The mutifactorial model views that several factors are responsible. Genetic factors,Complications during pregnancy and birth,stress,viral infections,quality of parenting. We have other views like psychological and biological.Symptoms of withdrawl from reality, emotional blunt,hallucinations, delusions are some of them
ReplyDeleteme: Sir, Its nice to see the progress of blog Psychotherapy Chennai. May I know, who is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and How widely, it is being practiced in India and other parts of the world?
ReplyDeleteEven though I have some reservations about the efficacy of hypnosis.I have seen Dr Peter Fernandez and DrAgarwal others doing in clinical practice.
ReplyDeleteHypnotic Circle Chennai doing yeoman service.
It depends on the suggestibility of the client.
A boy aged 20 years with below average in intellectual capacity hailing from a rich family
ReplyDeletesuddenly behaved with his mother rudely torn her blowse sexually arosed. He was in a rehab centre.He is very obese bald headed.Complel his parents to get him a suitable alliance for marriage.What kind of therapy would you suggest?
Hello Sir!
ReplyDeleteU teach us in many ways sir.
* U live as a role model, a living example.
* U take classes.
* U send resources thro' mail.
* And now this blog.
Thank u Sir.
Hope we live up to ur expectations.
Tharini
Tharini, you are welcome. Also visit doctorrajamohan.wordpress.com. Wish you all the best.
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Dear Colleagues
ReplyDeleteThis is for you.Ask us.
Sir,
ReplyDeleteThis site is extremely useful to psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and also to the lay public.
Topics covered are extremely interesting, and since they are on the net, easier for reference.
regards
shankar
Interesting items to read in todays Times of India 1 How the nerves act in a positive way.The person who was diagnosed to be suffering from an incurable disease just by changing his negative attitude got recovery. 2Another by shedding away his hatred feelings started sleeping well.3 One more study by Psychologists on the buying behaviour of women during the mensturation cycle.
ReplyDeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteCan you publish the relevant articles that you are referring.
Will be highly thankful.
regards
shankar
This will help us stay in touch and get updated with whats happening new in Psycho Therapy.
ReplyDeleteHey guys the trip to IMH(Institute of Mental Health) in Ayanavaram, is really an eye opener for who think this is some cake walk job in the block. If you are in this you should mean serious business. Don't think you can go anytime you want. Without proper written permission you will not be allowed inside. So do use this opportunity as you will not get it once more. Those who haven't made it on 19th make sure you go on 25th Sept 2010 that is coming Saturday.
ReplyDeleteGuys do remember as Dr.Rajmohan Sir said that you will not be able to complete the course without the internship.
Regards
Arul Vikram Arokiaraj C
Thank you
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ReplyDeleteDear Doctor,
ReplyDeleteI would request you to share your experiences with us in regard to the methods of changing undesired behavior of the child and bringing in the desired behavior to the child. Also please discuss the mehods you have used to understand the feelings of the child as the child would not in a position to verbally interact with the therapist.
regards
shankar
Egan"s Model Three Stages Present Scenario
ReplyDeleteStep I - A: Telling the Story
• Clients need to tell their stories – that is reveal their Problem Situations and Unused Opportunities. Some clients are verbal, while others may be mute. Some may reveal everything that is bothering them, while others are quite reluctant
• Counsellors need good communication skills
• Good relationship building by Counsellor
• Counsellor has to assess the nature and severity of the problems faced by the client
• Counsellor has to assess personal, inter-personal and environmental resources of the client
• Stories may come all at once or in bits and pieces
Step I - B: Focusing
• Screening, Focusing and Clarifying
• Screening: Is the Problem Situation relevant to treat or does it need referral
• Client reveals number of issues; determine which is primary
• One issue is identified. Counsellor helps Client to clarify the issue in terms of specific patterns of experiences, behaviors and feelings
• If required, sometimes Counsellor challenges it
• In this process Client comes to know clearly what needs to be changed
Step I - C: New Perspectives
• Old and comfortable frame of reference keeps Clients locked into self-defeating patterns of thinking and behavior
• Challenging blind spots – helping Clients see themselves, others and the world around them in more creative ways
• Counsellor helps Client develop new perspectives on both Problem Situations and Unused Opportunities
• Counsellor helps Client develop alternate frame of reference
Hello Rajamohan Sir
ReplyDeleteSir can u pls tell me how to differentiate Childhood Schizophrenia and Autism?
Enlighten me with ur Knowledge and experience Sir
CS inability to respond emtionally,disturbed language functions, low frustrationtolerence,bizarre postures,sudden kicking and screaming,head banging, refusal to eat, communicate,appears to be group of disorders with varied etiologies,than a single disorder,Bender Gestalt reveals organic pathology in some cases of CS.
ReplyDeleteMental Health awareness is to be given priority by all. Teenagers ending their lives for precarious reasons and depression clouding their future ... marital breakdown on the increase are these are social illness.If we fail to arise, the future of the generation will be in darkness.
ReplyDeleteஉலக மனநலதினம் கொண்டாடப்படுவதோடு மனநல
ReplyDeleteமருததுவமனையை தமிழக முதல்வரும் துணை முதல்வரும் ஒருமுறை நேரில் காணவேண்டும்.இதனை வேண்டுகோளாக சமர்பிக்கிறேன்
Sir,
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent suggestion. Itb is dueb to your persistence efforts with Dr. Kalaingar that you have got this Post Graduate degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy.
I will be thankful if you can take up the matter further and put our CounselingPsychotherapy candidates into IMH. I think you can submit a memorandum to him signed by all those who have passed out, during his visit to IMH.
regards
shankar
Its better to be a witty fool than to be a fooloish wit.
ReplyDelete"The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools"
ReplyDeleteLOVE, MODESTY,BENEFICIENCE ,BENIGNANT GRACE,AND TRUTHFULNESS ARE THE FIVE PILLARS FOR THE EDIFICE WE STAND ON.
ReplyDeleteWhen you face a difficult task, it can sometimes feel like you’re trying to move a
ReplyDeletemountain.
The longer you stare up at the mountain, the more overwhelming your task seems. In
this situation, it's very easy to start procrastinating by finding other things to do.
Procrastination is one of the major obstacles that you need to overcome in order to
make your dreams a reality. The secret to overcoming procrastination is to stop looking
up at the mountain and start looking down at your wheel barrow. Let me explain…
When you look at a complex task in its entirety, it is very easy to become paralyzed by
the sheer amount of work that you need to do. Your mind starts telling you that ‘it’s
impossible’ and you spiral downward into a sea of negativity.Let’s look at an example to see how this works in the real world.
Peter is facing the ‘mountain’ of writing a PhD thesis. When he thinks about writing a
500 page document, it just seems too overwhelming and so day-after-day he
procrastinates and avoids getting started.
Each morning, Peter asks himself, “Can I write a 500 page document?” and his internal
answer is “NO WAY!” so he procrastinates and looks around for other things to do –
He takes his kids to school, goes to the gym, does the shopping. Anything to avoid the
mountain that is sitting in his study.
Finally, Peter realizes that the best way to overcome procrastination is to stop looking
up at the mountain and start looking down at his wheelbarrow
Really invigorating and motivating.
ReplyDeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteNow I know why I am doing so many other things.
regards
shankar
By the end of the day, Peter has completed four hours of effective work on his PhD. He
ReplyDeleteis tempted to look up at the mountain but he knows it is much better if he just focuses
on moving his wheelbarrow one hour at a time.
After a month of following this routine, Peter takes a look at his mountain and sees that
his 1 hour blocks of action have made a dramatic impact. This gives him even more
confidence and momentum to keep moving forward.
Step-by-step, one hour at a time, Peter moves his mountain.
If you are currently trying to move a mountain in your life, here are the steps you need
to take in order to overcome procrastination and get the job done!
Action Steps
(1) Stop thinking about the overall task you need to complete.
(2) Instead, focus on a small component of the task that you know you can achieve.
(3) Ask yourself, “Can I work on this task without being distracted for 1 hour?”
(4) Forget about everything else other than working hard for 1 hour.
(5) At the end of the hour, ask yourself the same question again.
(6) Move your mountain one hour at a time.
(7) Enjoy the amazing sense of achievement that comes from completing a difficult task.
There is a hidden harm even when you do good things to a person who is not honest, sincere, loyal and faithful.
ReplyDeleteHidden harm may be there temporarily but will vanish. Good things will always prevail bad elements.
ReplyDeleteWhy do Gods give troubles to the good people?
ReplyDeleteAre we flies to them to kill for their sport?
Prof G RAJAMOHAN
Retnamony's participation is welcome. Sir, please continue with your participation and contributions.
ReplyDeleteshankar
Sir,
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting question. "Why bad things happen to good people?" or "Why good things happen to bad people". The third which I have been always been mulling over is-"Why atall bad things happen to people?"
regards
shankar
Otherwise life will become dull and meanigless. Bad things is in the minds. depends on perception. Its spice of life. Prof G Rajamohan
ReplyDeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteYes. Otherwise life will be very dull. The point why this is happening to me and not to the others. When it happens to others, of course, life is interesting. But when it happens to me life becomes a problem!
shankar
Is it pessimistic? Things happening are for good. Debacles are for success. If you feel that you are victims of circumstances then you cannot win over
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ReplyDeleteபத்து ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு என்னிடம் தலைப்பாகை அணிந்து
தூய வெள்ளை உடை அணிந்து திடகாததிரமான ஒருவர் வந்தார்.நான் உளவியல் பேராசிரியராக பணியாற்றிய நேரம்
எனக்கு மனோதததுவததில் ஆர்வம். என்னை ஒரு மாணவனாக
கருதி சொல்லிதாருங்கள் என்றார். மூலிகை மருத்துவம் மாற்றுமில்லாமல் அப்போலோ மருத்துவமனையின் பல டிப்ளமோ
படிபபுகளையும் பயின்றார் கற்பதுஒன்றே அவரின் குறிக்கோளாக
இருந்தது தனது 51 வது வயதில் இயற்கை எய்தி எங்களை துயரததில் ஆழததிவிட்டு மறந்தமாமேதை.டாக்டர் ராமசாமி தங்கவேலு அவரது புத்தகங்களை வெளியிட விரும்பினார்.ஹெல்த் சைக்காலஜி என்னும் நூலை அச்சிட்டு
வெளியிடவேண்டும் என்பதே எங்கள் விருப்பம்.
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Sir,
ReplyDeleteI can understand your feelings and emotions. The one thing I liked in him had been his thirst for knowledge and the extrordinary interest he took in studying.
Regards
shankar
Here's your chance to know the seven sex secrets women wish their partner knew. A woman came to me with her husband and told me in front of her husby This man is useless So I chose another person.The man was humiliated. He wanted me to increase his libido or reduce the intensity of his wifes desire.
ReplyDeleteSome tips for men .
A good talk is a great aphrodisiac
Many women find talk a great turn-on. For them, talking and feeling loved are very important. Good conversation during walks or while the couple is relaxing can be a great aphrodisiac. A man could tell his woman how much he loves her, which acts as a reassurance that he is with her mentally during those intimate moments.
Many women are anxious about their looks
For a couple that has been together for long, sometimes it is natural that women may feel that their partner may find them less alluring. Because of this some women undress only under the cover of darkness. Caring men can sense such anxieties. There is no need to lie and say she's gorgeous if she isn't, nor is there a need to say that she is not attractive anymore. One can always appreciate and praise what you do find attractive.
For a woman sex isn't separate from rest of her life
On the other hand, men tend to compartmentalise, feeling that stressful aspects of life can be parked mentally and separated from sexual activity. Women need good feelings and experiences during the day to have satisfying sex. How her lover treats her out of bed, greatly influences her response in bed. Inattentiveness, harsh language, rude tones, hurtful words, and criticism can make it difficult for a woman to get involved, feel enthusiastic and be passionate during sex.
An orgasm is not a necessity
Many men feel that a good lover is one who can bring his woman to climactic sexual culmination. It is great to have such moments, but aren't always essential. Many women feel pressure from partners and even from themselves to reach an orgasm. Sometimes instead of having orgasms, women prefer to engage in just foreplay.
Sex need not be a serious act
Playfulness is a great quality. Many men are far too serious about sex. They forget to laugh, be romantically mischievous, have fun. Playfulness and light-heartedness can make intimate moments enjoyable and relaxing. This takes performance pressure off from both partners.
Women cherish non-sexual touching and tenderness
Women love romance, cuddling, hand-holding and kissing. But many women complain that their men never do this except during foreplay. A woman should make her man realise the joy of touching. As you give him a relaxing massage and stroke his face and hair tenderly, he starts experiencing the joy of this kind of non-sexual touching. Tell your man what makes you feel loved.
Warm attention after sex is important
A woman's need for tender moments goes beyond the actual lovemaking. Some women complain that men fall asleep immediately after the act. It is true that when a man is having sex, his endorphin level is very high. Almost immediately after ejaculation, he goes through a refractory phase where he loses his erection and all his systems gear down. In females this phase happens gradually. However, if you don't like him falling asleep immediately, tell him without putting him down. Alternatively, let him sleep in your arms for a few minutes and gently wake him up afterwards.
Sir,
ReplyDeleteFinally a topic of universal interest!
regards
shankar
DSM V Classification NEW
ReplyDeleteStructural, Cross-Cutting, and General Classification Issues for DSM-5
Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, and Other Cognitive Disorders
Mental Disorders Due to a General Medical Condition Not Elsewhere Classified
Substance-Related Disorders
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
Eating Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Impulse-Control Disorders Not Elsewhere Classified
Adjustment Disorders
Personality Disorders
Other Conditions that May Be the Focus of Clinical Attention
DSM 5 is on the making. Draft of the DSMV can be seen in the website.
POSITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
ReplyDeletePositive Psychotherapy (PPT) (since 1968) is the name of the method of the psychotherapeutic modality developed by Nossrat Peseschkian and co-workers. Prof. Peseschkian, MD, (1933–2010) was a specialist in neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic medicine.
Positive psychotherapy is a method in the field of humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy and is based on a positive image of man
Today positive psychotherapy has been established in more than 33 countries with approximately 30 independent centers and institutions.
The method of Positive Psychotherapy belongs to the Humanistic, Trans cultural and Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic methods. The method is based on the new positive image of man that man is good by nature and endowed with four kinds of capabilities: physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
Illnesses and disorders are therefore interpreted in a new and positive way, and through the use of stories, anecdotes and examples from other cultures the patient is encouraged to play a more active role in his own healing process. Positive Psychotherapy believes that every human being is an entity of body, mind, emotions and spirit.
The aim of the therapeutic process is to help the client to develop his inborn capabilities and to find the balance in his daily-life. The patient is encouraged to become a therapist for his own family and environment. Elements of other psychotherapeutic methods are used in order to be flexible in the treatment of the patient: Positive Psychotherapy is an interdisciplinary approach."
THE THREE CARDINAL PRINICIPLES 1Principle of Hope 2– Principle of Balance - 3Principle of Consultation.
1 - The Principle of Hope implies that one does not try to immediately eliminate a disturbance but to first understand it in a broader context and to respond to its positive aspects. The word "positive" (lat. positum) means "the actual", "the given", "really" – the aim of positive psychotherapists is to help their patients to clear the view on the disturbance and recognize their meaning (basic-capabilities and actual-capabilities). Accordingly the disorder will be reinterpreted.
ReplyDeleteSome examples:
• Sleep disturbance is the ability to be watchful and get by with little sleep
• Depression is the ability to react with deepest emotionality to conflicts
• Schizophrenia is the ability to live in two worlds or to resort to living in a fantasy world
• Anorexia nervosa is the ability to get along with few meals and identify with the hunger of the world
Through this positive view a change of standpoint becomes possible, not only for the patient, but also for his environment. Hence, illnesses have a symbolic function which has to be recognized by both therapist and patient. The patient learns that the symptoms and complaints of the illness are signals to bring his or her four qualities of life into new balance.
2 - Principle of Balance: Conflict Dynamics and Conflict Contents. The four qualities of life. Primary and Secondary capacities. Despite social and cultural differences and the uniqueness of every human being, it can be observed that during the management of their problems that all humans refer to typical forms of coping.
Thomas Kornbichler [1] explains: "Nossrat Peseschkian formulated with the Balance Model of Positive Psychotherapy (an innovative contemporary approach to dynamic psychotherapy) a vivid model of coping with conflicts in different cultures."
According to the balance model, the four areas of life are: 1. body/sense – psychosomatic; 2. achievement/activities - stress factors; 3. contact/environment – depression; 4. fantasy/future/world view/meaning of life - fears and phobia.
If we get into conflict by stress or micro-trauma, we can express our conflict-situation in four typical forms of the conflict-solution:
• body-oriented modes
• achievement-oriented modes
• relationship-oriented modes
• fantasy-oriented modes
Though these four ranges are inherent in all humans, in the western hemisphere the emphasis is more often on the areas of body/senses and profession/achievement in contrast to the eastern hemisphere where the areas are contact, fantasy and future (cross-cultural aspect of positive psychotherapy). Lack of contact and imagination are some of the causes of many psychosomatic diseases. Everybody develops his or her own preferences on how to cope with conflicts that occur. Through a one-sided mode to the conflict solution, the other modes are getting eclipsed. This one-sidedness in the four qualities of life leads to eight typical modes of conflict reaction, depending on an active or passive type of coping:
• Overcompensation in body-cult (narcissistic over-valuation of the body)
• Decompensation in somatic illness (somatisation, addictive behaviours, risk factors: overweight etc.)
• Overcompensation in activity and achievement
• Decompensation in achievement- and concentration-problems
• Overcompensation in sociality
• Decompensation in loneliness
• Overcompensation in megalomania, delusions, etc.
• Decompensation in senselessness, existential fears.
The conflict contents (e.g. punctuality, orderliness, politeness, trust, time, patience) are described in terms of primary and secondary capacities, based on the basic capacities of loving and knowing. This can be seen as a content-wise differentiation of Freud's classical model of the instances.
Let me explain after your comments
ReplyDeleteSir, I am sorry I could not continue from 19-10-10 on wards due to fault in my computer.It is rectified yesterday evening. In the mean time our beloved Professor has contributed very valuable materials. I would like to recall Professor's postings on 19-10-10 at 7.30 A.M ie Why do Gods give trouble to the good people?. Are we flies to them to kill to their sports?.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all our relationship with God is Father and Sons/Daughters and not God and flies.
Some times we one may not be unable to relate with Him as Son/Daughter due to earthly character viz sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discard, jealously, fits of rage,selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies. and the like. When we are imbibed with celestial character like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, we can relate with Him as Sons/Daughters. Then we will be able to say boldly as Professor said on 20-10-10 at 2.36 A.M as 'Things happening are for good'.
With kind regards
D.Retnamony
Retnamony said
ReplyDeleteA correction in the first line of third para
above
Some times one may not be able to relate with Him.....
Thank you for your feedback. Thoughts are excellent.
ReplyDeleteSir,
ReplyDeletePositive Psychotherapy is explained very well.
Among the three Cardinal Principles, the Principle of HOPE appears to be the heart of the therapy.
A contemplation on HOPE.
When all hope, as a human possibility fails one should put hope in belief. Hope does not disappoint us. Hope is not to be equated with unfounded optimism. On the contrary it is the blessed assurance of our future destiny and is based on unconditional Divine love.
Hope that is seen is no hope at all.Who hopes for what he already has?. But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Hope is a cause for joy in affliction. Hope can not be conjured up by man's effort; it is God's gift.
Three great virtues are faith, love and hope. Hope is not wishful thinking but a firm confidence. This unusual thought of faith and love come from hope.
Mr Retnamony,s commens are worth pondering. His spontaneous responses are amazing. May God Bless him.
ReplyDeleteProf.G. RajamohanPhD
If one is able to control over his five sense organs he will achieve greatness.
ReplyDeleteThe Tamil Sage Thiruvalluvar
THE WIFE OF NOBLE CHARACTER
ReplyDelete'A wife of noble character' who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships. bringing her food from afar.
She Gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamb does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many Women do noble things, but you surpass them all,"
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a women who fears the GOD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
THIS MODEL COUPLE MAY PERHAPS BE COMPARED WITH THIRUVALLUVAR AND VASUKI. If all couples emulate this model couples they can bring heaven to the earth.
Kindly read my Editorial in Health & Beauty.
ReplyDeleteI think comparing Valluvar is not apt.He seems to be a male chauvinistic.
Sir,
ReplyDeleteI have not read the recent Health and Beauty magazine; I will read it. I do not have much knowledge about Thiruvalluvar's personal life. But I have seen and heard on many occasions people blessing/ wishing/ greeting young couples using the words "Valluvarum Vasukiyum pol (in Tamil).That is why I tried to make a comparison. If it is not apt, thank you very much Sir.
Not in that sense. They are role model. Whatever Thiruvalluvar said she obeyed without asking why?
ReplyDeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thought provoking contributions. Now a days, in marital relationship the question why? is very common; that is why we find hard to find role model.
Vasuki obeyed what ever Thiruvalluvar said. Outwardly this relationship appears to be that of boss and subordinate. But in holy matrimony a process takes place by which they become one in thought, talk and deed. In that sense neither the person saying is boss nor the person obeying is subordinate. Vasuki did every thing happily, whole heartedly and without any fear. She is not an ordinary woman but a woman of Celestial character.
When Vasuki rushed to attend the call of her husband the rope and the bucket, which she was using to draw water from the well, rested in the middle of the well.This shows her purity and holiness in other words the virtues of faith, love and hope. Therefore Vasuki is to be considered as a noble wife and worth to be emulated by modern women in order to live a harmonious, happy and prosperous life.
It is very true.Unless the life partner is supportive no man can achieve anything.
ReplyDeleteBasic Facts About Psychology for Beginners
ReplyDeleteAre you new to the study of psychology? It may seem like a vast and daunting topic at first, but understanding a few basic facts can make it easier to get started. The following are just a few of the important things you need to know about psychology. Once you learn these facts, you will be better prepared to explore psychology in greater depth.
1. Psychology Is the Study of the Mind and Behavior
Psychology is the study of the mental processes and behavior. The term psychology comes from the Greek word psyche meaning "breath, spirit, soul" and the logia meaning "study of." Psychology emerged from biology and philosophy and is closely linked to other disciplines including sociology, medicine, linguistics and anthropology.
2. Psychology Uses Scientific Methods
One of the most common myths about psychology is that it is just "common sense." Unlike common sense, psychology relies on scientific methods to investigate questions and arrive at conclusions. Psychologists use a range of techniques to study the human mind and behavior, including naturalistic observation, experiments, case studies and questionnaires.
3. Psychologists Take Many Different Perspectives
Topics and questions in psychology can be looked at in a number of different ways. For example, psychologists may look at something like violence from a number of different perspectives. Some psychologists may look at how biological influences contribute to violence, while other psychologists might look at factors like culture, family relationships, social pressure and situational variables influence violence. Some of the major perspectives in psychology include the:
• Biological perspective
• Cognitive perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Evolutionary perspective
• Humanistic perspective
4. Psychology Has a Many Subfields
There are many different branches of psychology. Introductory students often explore the basics of these various specialty areas, but further exploration of each individual field may depend on what course of study you select. Some of the biggest subfields within psychology are clinical psychology, personality psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology.
5. Psychology Is Not Just About Therapy
When you think of psychology, do you envision a therapist with a notepad jotting down ideas as a client recounts childhood experiences? While therapy is certainly a big part of psychology, it is not the only thing that psychologists do. In fact, some psychologists don't work in the field of mental health at all. Psychology encompasses other areas including teaching, research and consulting. Psychologists work in a wide variety of settings.
We have the VII Batch of Psychotherapists
ReplyDeleteபுத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
ReplyDeleteAfter a long respite I am writing you. Please interact and share your experiences. In the meanwhile we have got licence from IMH to run a Hospice for Mental patients and alcoholics at Velachery
ReplyDeleteDear Colleagues
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the Chairman of the 6th International Conference on Sexology to be held at Chennai on Feb 11th & 12 th of February 2012.
A rare opportunity for us to participate and discuss issues on Human Sexuality.
I request all of you to register for the conference and make the function a grand success. It’s also a meeting ground for all of us dealing with Psychology and practice. There are number of self-styled charlatans
spoiling the health of millions of young people and married couples, against whom we the qualified professional have to wage a war.
The conference will give us a platform to speak out freely on various
Issues.
The Registration fee for TNOU and IPMS candidates is only Rs2000/
The DD to be drawn in favour of “ International Conference on Sexology-Chennai”
The last Date is31st Dec 2011. KINDLY REGISTER. THE misconception and hypocrisy about Sexuality are to be wiped out. If not we who will take up the responsibility. More and more problems relating to SEX are
Coming up. So there is a growing need for Psychotherapists in this area.
Be a Specialist, A professional, by fusing with the great IAS.
Looking forward your participation.
Dear Colleagues
ReplyDeletePlease make use of the blog to exchange your views,share experiences. There were only 5 who expressed their willings to offer their services in the Family Court as Counsellors.
Prof G Rajamohan
It is very true Puratchithalaivi as her name indicates doing great service to implement programs for the welfare of the community. We expect in her leadership more number of jobs for Psychotherapists.
ReplyDeleteG Rajamohan
Psychotherapists should come forward to render their expertise in dealing with the social pathological issues and in the prevention of suicides, the rate of which is increasing among the teens.
ReplyDeleteI recall someone mentioning about suicide helpline which is in effect (not in tamilnadu) in some other state. Setting up one such line and making people aware of such help is someting to consider.
ReplyDeleteDear Dr Rajamohan,
ReplyDeleteThank you and appreciate your willingness to share your expertise through blogs.
If a person is experiencing Mental and behaviour challenge, psychologists are offering them Internal Medicines, it does help to quickly recover from severe sufferings but they are experiencing ongoing struggle with day to day activities, their ability to deal with their negative thoughts, emotions, ability to interact with social life, worries and their ability to not able to come out of their habits like smoking.
Please advice if there is additional treatment can be given, what are the best ones would you recommend besides internal medicine to help to recover.
Looking forward for your expert inputs.
Thanks & Regards,
TJ.
It s Psychiatrists who prescribe internal medicines like antidepressants which is palliative and of course help the patients to come out.Psychotherapy like Logo Therapy
Deletemaking the clients understand the meaning of life,and abilities to cope up with crisis,would help.Intervention is very crucial.
Prof G Rajamohan
Very timely and contextual. Dr. Frankl confirms that finding a meaning of life, prevents psychological disorders in the individual. If therapies like Logo therapy are made available to the general public (whether the individual has a mental disorder or not) would prevent many psychological or social problems. Consumption of toxic medicines also will be highly reduced.
ReplyDeleteTHE FREQUENCY AND THE NUMBER OF SUICIDES ARE INCREASING EVERYWHERE AND I HAVE BEEN LECTURING ABOUT SUICIDE AND ITndS IMPACT ON BRAIN, BODY AND ENVIRONMENT(Audiovisual power point presentation) The behavioural pattern and the mood of the man trying to commit suicide are unique and if noticed earlier may save the patient.
ReplyDeleteI find in " THE HINDU DATED 17TH AUGUST 2012 ABOUT THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
SUCIDE IN NEW YORK 12 in oneday on august 12th 2012. (Quote) " Marilyn Monroes death
may have been partly responsible for New yorks record 24 hour total of 12 suicides on AUGUST
12th.Mr John Foley,administrative Assistant to New Yorks chief medical Examiner, said" The
highest for a day I remember during the ninteen years I have been here was eight.That was
sometime last year" The average New York suicide rate is two a day.(unquote)
Suicide rate has increased among the student population and the main factors are:
1.failure
2.frustation
3.fear
4.fanatism.
5. financial collapse.
Of late suspicion and lack of trust among the married couple, honour killing, eloping with the lover after compulsory wedding to an arranged match and victims of rape and abuse.
A short concise guide note to PSYCOTHERAPISTS, factory managers, armed forces, and family members is appended below.This is part of my audiovisual power point lecture on "suicide and its impact on brain,body and environmrnt".
THE ONLY WAY TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE AND PREVENTION OF SUICIDE IS TO
OBSERVE EVERY ACTION AND ABNORMAL BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES IN THE PERSON DAYS BEFORE ONE COMMITS SUICIDE AND CARE AND ADVISE THE PERSON.
Prevent Suicide
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Sinceone million commit suicide every year as per WHO, we must preventsuch acts. Person is in painthat he or she can see no other options. Suicide is a desperateattempt to escape suffering that has become unbearable. Blindedby feelings of self loathing, happiness and isolation a suicidalperson can't see anyway of finding relief, except through death. Butdespite their desire for the pain to stop, most suicidal persons aredeeply conflicted about ending their own lives. They wish therewas an alternative to commit suicide but they just cannot see one. Before suicide some clues of warning are evident. Person seekslethal weapons, collects them and speaks well about them, and alwaysboasts of death and executes will in advance. Do not ignoresuicide threats. The feelings of a person who is to commitsuicide, says either casually or jokingly and it means serioussuicidal feelings. We can play a role by finding thealternative showing that you care more for him and promising to get adoctor,psychologists to help. This assurance and help will divert histhoughts. Suicidal frame include dramatic mood swings, suddenpersonality and behavioural changes such as, from out goingwithdrawal or well behaved to rebelious. Finally person may loseinterest in day to day activity and appearance show bigchanges eating and sleeping habits.
Playmusic of his choice to divert his attention from suicide motive.
SAVELIFE AND PREVENT SUICIDE.
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Dr. (Brigadier) C. R. Suryanarayan (Retd.)
Brig C R S is doing a great service to the society at his age. Long Live
ReplyDeleteBrigadier's contribution to Oncology is really great. You had the fortune to be associated with giants like R.D. Iyer, who has been an inspiration and role model for you.
ReplyDeleteBrigadier's service to the society is unique. His enthusiasm and proactive programmes are also very helpful.
You also never lose an opportunity to bring him and his ideas to your own Psychotherapy students.
sir, really we are so thankful to you sir..... its so interesting , helpful ... to gain knowledge ....... we are so lucky.... thanks a lot sir... you r a precious gift for us....
ReplyDeleteSometimes, people faces some unnatural mental health problems that provide very bad effects on their mind. In this kind of mental issues, people should need to consult with psychotherapist and take a treatments for it.
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The usefulness of psychotherapists is realized by all.its good sign.augurs well.
ReplyDeletePrecipitating factors can very well be kept under control with the help of psychotherapists
ReplyDeleteAs an attempt to prevent various psychological issues, psychotherapists can counsell the parents at different levels.
ReplyDeletewe can form an awarness questionare for parents to know how much they know their child and her/his needs. then counsel them.
Parents need to be counselled at a major scale, we hardly see parents who try to understand children like before, we see mostly self-centred parents, interested in individual happiness, career growth etc.The broader vision "for the sake of next generation " has diminished significantly, sending children to expensive schools ,additional classes and buying them expensive gadgets has become a temporary pride.So children dont yearn for anything, even before they decide if they need it they already have it coz the parents think they are giving their best. Both new and adoloscent parents have to be counselled so that we can be sure of a healthy next generation.
An excellent suggestion .The paremts are to be properly counselled .The snobish ideas are to be expelled from their minds.Unless the parents are counseled we canntexpect the adolescents to be good
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