Question 1

advice? when counseling children in grief of loss what are the precautions to take?

Accepted Answer

Some Thoughts: Don't force agenda. Children grieve their own timetable. They may be playing happily one minute, & ready to talk the next.
Let child pick communication style. Some kids prefer to let puppets or stuffed animals "talk" it out for them. Some express in art. Talking may be easier while walking, looking through pictures.
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Question 2

is there such a thing as a pediatric oncology grief counselor?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Children's medical centers have resources who specialize in child bereavement. Your pediatrician, school, psychologist or psychiatrist can also assist. Don't underestimate your clergy or other parents who have struggled with similar experiences.

Question 3

is online counseling effective?

Accepted Answer

In person better: Online counseling can be effective, especially when there is a live visual component so that the participants can read non-verbals.  In person counseling offers more to both the person and the therapist.  If there are barriers that prevent one from attending in person, it is better than not getting treatment but i strongly recommend in person services if/when available.

Question 4

how effective is online counseling?

Accepted Answer

So so: Online counseling is frowned upon and in some states not permitted. Advice over the phone computer is fine. In fact, i'm giving some right now! however counseling implies repeated sessions and more detailed and significant work. As such, you need to be prudent.

Question 5

what can you expect at a counseling session?

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A therapist: Will ask you about your problems, get a history of what you are experiencing, family history, and assess what is wrong. See if they feel supportive. Then they will  make recommendations for treatment options.

Question 6

can you have grief induced allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Strong emotions including grief can contribute to flares of hives and flares of asthma.  Grief and stress can aggravate many physical symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, etc, but i'm unfamiliar with allergies being triggered by grief.

Question 7

how effective is counseling for depression?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Is one modality, along with medications if needed.

Question 8

i'm wondering can therapy/counseling help me?

Accepted Answer

It usually can: I would. Eyed to know more specifically what you need help with to suggest the most effective form of counseling.  In combination with medication, when needed, therapy is generally quite helpful in figuring out the best ways to deal with and understand your problem.

Question 9

why would   need counseling to quit drinking?

Accepted Answer

Mutual support helps: Counseling may help the alcoholic learn how to use mutual support.

Question 10

how long are you in counseling for depression?

Accepted Answer

DEPENDS: The length of time that one is in therapy varies and depends on the type of therapy and what you are in therapy for. It can be very brief and directed over a few weeks to lasing several years if necessary if you are in psychoanalysis.

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