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Reluctant in counseling
My mother is unwell for a long long time, her problems are causing problems in every members of our family but she doesn't want to go for a counseling, she in unaware of her problems. She thinks only paitents in mental hospitals need a doctor. How to convince her? Please please help
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Hi, you can consult a psychologist and explain about your mothers condition. You can explain about what your mother is going through. A psychologist will be able to guide you with what to do. I understand you are worried about your mother. Do not worry you can explain about what is bothering your mother and you will feel better after consulting a psychologist.
Next Steps
Consult a psychologist.
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Contact me for counseling session.
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For reluctant people, you can always speak to a psychologist and try working the other way around.
As in how can you respond to them and how you can involve them in therapy as a supportive person instead.
It is very common that elderly people think that counseling is only for mentally illness and not for anything else.
Once the person is receptive towards therapist's suggestions then the intervention can move in the required direction.
Next Steps
Please consult a psychologist and first brief them regarding the issues. Post which you can work it out further.
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You can consult me online or in clinic via practo, or consult any other professional nearer to you.
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