Does Talk Therapy Help?

Have you ever wondered how "just talking" to a counselor can help? Sally wondered, too, until she met with a therapist who listened empathically and helped her look at her stressors from a new perspective.

"The therapist didn't just nod her head and look bored. She really listened and challenged my negative thinking through humor and her request for evidence that my manager's comments meant she was unhappy with my performance. I left the counseling office feeling relieved and motivated to get to know my new boss and build a positive, professional relationship. Talking about the problem with a professional really made a difference!"

For more information, read this article:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/01/talk-therapy-can-be-potent-medicine/?emc=eta1