Finding
a Therapist in Your Area
If
you decide that you would be helped by seeing a therapist
to talk about some of the barriers you have to living a
bountiful life, please make sure to see someone who is
supportive of your life choices. To assure their
competence and acceptance of whatever personal choices
you are making, it is sometimes helpful to screen
therapists by asking some questions on the telephone
and/or meeting with them, for a brief session, in person.
Some
questions that occur to me are as follows. Of course,
though, it is important the fit and comfort with that
person be just right. Do not settle for a therapist
with whom you do not feel and are not being yourself.
Remember, the relationship you have with that person
should be one that is a true partnership. You bring what
you know about you. That person, woman or man, brings
what s/he knows about other important things.
Possible
questions.
•
When you/the therapist meet with a large (use whatever
word works for you) person, what is your first thought
about what they need to do to have a good
life?
•
When you/the therapist meet with a large person for
therapy, what, if anything, do you think is the meaning
of "my" body size?
•
Do you/the therapist assume that there has to be a
psychological problem associated with this body
size?
•
How do you/the therapist determine success of treatment?
Does it have to include weight loss?
•
When you meet a large potential client, do you/the
therapist think to yourself, why doesn't s/he lose
weight? That would make her life so much
better.
•
Are you/the therapist familiar with the research on the
failure of dieting?
•
Are you/the therapist familiar with the research on the
value of movement at any size?
To
Therapists
Along
with some of my professional colleagues, I shall be
offering some on-line consultation and support to those
of you who may want to provide services to bountiful
women. Please contact me for further
information.
Bountifulwomen@aol.com
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