Saturday, December 17, 2005
Therapy, We All Need...(Ode to BR/C)
It is true: at some part in all our lives, seeing a psychiatrist, "head doctor", "shrink" would benefit us all. People, especially Black folks, tend to look at seeking therapy as a negative thing, equating it, I think, to some sign of weakness or ineptitude...But think about it: What is a theraphist any way? Maxwell Hyman said it was "Someone who will listen to you as long as you don't make sense." I think they are simply thought mechanics, helping people repair the damage done by those that are suppose to safe guard us the most...our families.
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I think your right on the mark, esp. in the black community, people think there is something wrong with seeing "shrinks." If I had the funds, I would certainly see one. God will work out my problems, but if He has placed shrinks on earth to help me talk out the problems and answer the questions I don't know i need to ask, why not see one. "Thought mechanics" I like that one.
one,
MG
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