Re: Sandy/therapist

[Guest guest]

Hey Sandy, you wrote:

The emotional changes needed with banding are often the hardest part,

and the part that most of us badly neglect. Since banding involves

changes in every single area of our life, the guidance and suport of

a good therapist (usually one trsined in teh cognitive-behavioral

mode of therapy) cn be invaluable. Mine sure was - and continues to

be.

What does cognitive behavioral mode of therapy mean? I don't

understand what type of therapist this is or where and how to find one.

Are you talking about a behavior therapist? If you know any pysch's

in the Eugene area that deal with eating disorders could you email me

and let me know? I really feel like it's time to seek out answers as

to why I'm eating garbage after doing so well for so long. Thanks my

friend.

Kem

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It's better to declare the truth and be rejected than to withhold it

just to be accepted.

[Guest guest]

Kem, A therapist does not need to be specifically trained in eating

disorders, since our " eating problem " is basically the same as an

alcoholic's or drug addict's - inappropriate use of substances to

meet needs. When you call to talk with a potential therapist, just

ask if they use the " behavioral-cognitive mode " . Most -if not all -

should not charge for a first interview (you are interviewing THEM to

see if they " fit " with you and you feel comfortable with them)

And your insurance may well pay for therapy, too. hope so. Mine did

not pay for banding, but they do pay for almost unlimited therapist

fees, so I made a point of using my benefits that way!!

Your family doc may have some suggestions as to good therapists, or a

local WW or Overeaters Anonymous group. You may just have to go down

the phone book. sorry, I don't know anyone in Eugene. But I have one

professional friend I will ask tonight..who has a number of other

professional friends in Eugene.

Remember that it might take trying a few therapists to find one you

really " click " with, so persevere. And you may want and need to get

into many areas that are not specifically weight and eating-related -

since our lives are all a mix of intertwined issues anyway! No part

of ourselves exists alone, and not impacting other areas.

As far as what behavioral-cognitive therapy is, This should help:

" Behavioral, cognitive and cognitive behavioral therapies are more

practically-oriented, individualized treatments for mental " issues. "

Compared to the traditional psychoanalytical therapy, sessions are

often much shorter in duration and focus on the present and the

conscious. The main objective of the therapist is to help the patient

identify faulty adaptations and change these adaptations through

repeated behavioral changes. For example, in the treatment of the

fear of heights, the patient must gradually climb a stair each day to

become desensitized to her fear. Negative and positive reinforcements

are often used in behavioral therapies.

The premise of cognitive therapy is that patients have negative

thoughts throughout the day, which leads to unwanted behaviors and

feelings. This habitual negative thinking must be altered in order

for the patient to get well. First, the cognitive therapist helps the

patient become aware of the negative thoughts and the habit of

thinking this way and then he or she is asked to replace these

thoughts with more positive, reinforcing feelings or behaviors.

Gradually the patient is able to stop his or her negative pattern of

thinking and use positive imagery to feel better. Cognitive

therapists typically treat mild depression, anxiety and eating

disorders.

(Note from SAndy: these negative thoughts are often about

ourselves " I don't really deserve to be thin..I won't succeed

anyway..I still won't look like I want to...it isn't worth all this

struggle...maybe husband really will not like me thinner... " )

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is exactly as it sounds. It is the

combination of identifying negative thoughts and processes, as well

as modifying negative feelings and behaviors. Cognitive-behaviorists

believe that what has been learned can be unlearned. The cognitive-

behavioral therapist will be very specific about what the problems

are and provide specific homework assignments for the patient to

practice in order to overcome ways of thinking and behaving.

Cognitive behaviorists treat mild depression, anxiety, eating

disorders, specific phobias (e.g., claustrophobia) and sexual

disorders (e.g., premature ejaculation).

Sandy R

>

> The emotional changes needed with banding are often the hardest

part,

> and the part that most of us badly neglect. Since banding involves

> changes in every single area of our life, the guidance and suport of

> a good therapist (usually one trsined in teh cognitive-behavioral

> mode of therapy) cn be invaluable. Mine sure was - and continues to

> be.

>

>

> What does cognitive behavioral mode of therapy mean? I don't

> understand what type of therapist this is or where and how to find

one.

> Are you talking about a behavior therapist? If you know any

pysch's

> in the Eugene area that deal with eating disorders could you email

me

> and let me know? I really feel like it's time to seek out answers

as

> to why I'm eating garbage after doing so well for so long. Thanks

my

> friend.

>

> Kem

> <º)))><

>

> It's better to declare the truth and be rejected than to withhold

it

> just to be accepted.

>

>

[Guest guest]

<< Re: Sandy/therapist

Kem, A therapist does not need to be specifically trained in eating

disorders, since our " eating problem " is basically the same as an

alcoholic's or drug addict's - inappropriate use of substances to

meet needs. When you call to talk with a potential therapist, just

ask if they use the " behavioral-cognitive mode " . Most -if not all -

should not charge for a first interview (you are interviewing THEM to

see if they " fit " with you and you feel comfortable with them)

And your insurance may well pay for therapy, too. hope so. Mine did

not pay for banding, but they do pay for almost unlimited therapist

fees, so I made a point of using my benefits that way!!

Your family doc may have some suggestions as to good therapists, or a

local WW or Overeaters Anonymous group. You may just have to go down

the phone book. sorry, I don't know anyone in Eugene. But I have one

professional friend I will ask tonight..who has a number of other

professional friends in Eugene.

Remember that it might take trying a few therapists to find one you

really " click " with, so persevere. And you may want and need to get

into many areas that are not specifically weight and eating-related -

since our lives are all a mix of intertwined issues anyway! No part

of ourselves exists alone, and not impacting other areas.

As far as what behavioral-cognitive therapy is, This should help:

" Behavioral, cognitive and cognitive behavioral therapies are more

practically-oriented, individualized treatments for mental " issues. "

Compared to the traditional psychoanalytical therapy, sessions are

often much shorter in duration and focus on the present and the

conscious. The main objective of the therapist is to help the patient

identify faulty adaptations and change these adaptations through

repeated behavioral changes. For example, in the treatment of the

fear of heights, the patient must gradually climb a stair each day to

become desensitized to her fear. Negative and positive reinforcements

are often used in behavioral therapies.

The premise of cognitive therapy is that patients have negative

thoughts throughout the day, which leads to unwanted behaviors and

feelings. This habitual negative thinking must be altered in order

for the patient to get well. First, the cognitive therapist helps the

patient become aware of the negative thoughts and the habit of

thinking this way and then he or she is asked to replace these

thoughts with more positive, reinforcing feelings or behaviors.

Gradually the patient is able to stop his or her negative pattern of

thinking and use positive imagery to feel better. Cognitive

therapists typically treat mild depression, anxiety and eating

disorders.

(Note from SAndy: these negative thoughts are often about

ourselves " I don't really deserve to be thin..I won't succeed

anyway..I still won't look like I want to...it isn't worth all this

struggle...maybe husband really will not like me thinner... " )

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is exactly as it sounds. It is the

combination of identifying negative thoughts and processes, as well

as modifying negative feelings and behaviors. Cognitive-behaviorists

believe that what has been learned can be unlearned. The cognitive-

behavioral therapist will be very specific about what the problems

are and provide specific homework assignments for the patient to

practice in order to overcome ways of thinking and behaving.

Cognitive behaviorists treat mild depression, anxiety, eating

disorders, specific phobias (e.g., claustrophobia) and sexual

disorders (e.g., premature ejaculation).

Sandy R>>

Wow Sandy, thanks for explaining that to me. Please do let me know if

your friend knows anyone here in Eugene..I really appreciate your

help;-) Years ago I went through periods of time that I was addicted

to many things..I know they can be worked through and overcome and

food/other issues are no different. I'm encouraged;-)

Kem in Eugene

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Dr. Neal 8.6.04

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