The “Highs” of Just Plain Bad Therapy
How does it happen that intelligent people stay with abusive therapists or self development leaders or healers for so long, becoming more and more dependent, and giving them more and more money?
‘Abuse and Trauma’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 5
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What Are the Five Questions You Must Ask Your Therapist?
Therapy creates a situation in which someone by definition in distress or wanting to change meets a professional who says they have the knowledge and skills to help the other, and thus charges money for a service, which is extremely hard to define. The power differential is built in and the potential for abuse is great.
More on Relationship Losers, Abusers, Manipulators and Controllers
Dr Carver’s thoughts — and his thoughtful replies — on manipulators and controllers in relationships continue to resonate with our readers. It seems that experience with this type of behaviour (‘loser’ behaviour, for short) is widespread, and consistent themes are being reported by people from all walks of life. This thread continues the discussion.
Overwhelming Response to Threads on Relationship Losers
We sure didn’t foresee that a couple of blog posts about Dr Joe Carver’s article called ‘Are You Dating a Loser?’ would wind up attracting some 260 comments from readers. But now that we’ve had to split the discussion thread 4 times — and brought Dr Carver on board as Consulting Clinical Psychologist with his own regular column — we’re pretty sure he’s on to something.
Psychologist’s Description of “The Loser” in Relationships Rings True
That’s according to CounsellingResource.com readers, many of whom have found themselves in relationships with what psychologist Dr Joseph Carver has dubbed “The Loser”. With over 170 comments, Dr Carver’s article about The Loser has become one of our most popular; we’re opening up a new discussion thread for readers interested in Dr Carver’s insights.
More Personal Replies from Psychologist About Relationships with Losers
His simple question “Are You Dating a Loser?” has struck such a chord with readers that Dr Carver’s discussion thread has become one of our busiest ever on CounsellingResource.com. With 80 individual comments originally posted, we’re now opening up a second thread where Dr Carver can field questions and comments on this popular article.
Are You Dating a Loser?
Is it always your fault? Have you experienced the mean and sweet cycle? Are you walking on eggshells? Does your partner pass the waitress test? These are among the topics touched on by clinical psychologist Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD, in a guest contribution on dating ‘losers’. Dr Carver will be available to answer relationship questions or comments you’d like to post at the end of this article.
