mental health might be the only profession in the world without a standardized language.
imagine going to 5 different dentists and they all have a unique name for a cavity.
or learning a new language every time you switch car mechanics.
or order pizza.
this is what you get with mental health. there are multiple ways to describe the most basic concepts.
do you want to address your negative thoughts?
or your cognitive distortions?
negative cognitions?
unproductive self schema?
maladaptive perceptions?
internal dialogue?
if you aren't a mental health professional, you might not know all of the above is the exact same thing.
unfortunately, too much of mental health is putting an old product in a different box and selling it as brand new. the primary result is a confused consumer because everyone is talking about the same stuff and using different terms!
one of the major reasons people seek help for their mental health is to simplify their lives.
the mental health profession should lead by example and simplify their message.
these are my thoughts.
not my perceptions.
or cognitions.
or internal dialogue.
my thoughts.
for information on individual therapy, contact me at bradleyjabel@gmail.com
