Posted by Wittgenstein on October 5, 2007, at 6:21:26
In reply to Short term live in Therapy 'Camp', posted by Jimmyboy on October 4, 2007, at 18:58:24
Hi Jimmyboy,
I know these places exist - although I've never considered doing such intensive therapy.
Do you know what kind of problems you want to deal with and with what kind of therapy? Certain therapies (and for certain kinds of problems) are better suited to intensive work than others. For example, intensive CBT (residential) group therapy with exposure work exists for those with social anxiety and I think this is a pretty effective way to get a lot done in a short space of time.
If the issues are less specific (i.e. not a phobia but rather long-term trauma) then perhaps it's not so wise to go into heavy issues too intensively as you can easily end up flooding yourself and putting yourself into crisis.
For those with certain psychiatric illnesses an intense period of hospitalisation and stabilisation (sorting out meds, and getting through the immediate crisis) before starting long-term work can be essential.
I hope this helps and that you find the help that suits you.
Witti
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