{"id":6577,"date":"2020-12-28T16:35:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T15:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poradnia-harmonia.pl\/jaki-jest-cel-psychoterapii\/"},"modified":"2020-12-28T16:51:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T15:51:05","slug":"what-is-the-purpose-of-psychotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poradnia-harmonia.pl\/en\/what-is-the-purpose-of-psychotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Purpose of Psychotherapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To put it simply, psychotherapy is nothing more than treatment with a conversation. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a therapist advising and comforting the patient. It is something much deeper – something that allows him to eliminate problems and permanently change his attitude and, consequently, his life. How does psychotherapy work? What exactly is it about? What is its main purpose?[\/vc_column_text]

A few words about psychotherapy<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Psychotherapy is a complex therapeutic process that can work in many different ways. Its course largely depends on the patient’s needs and the selection of appropriate methods by the therapist. As for the therapy itself, it can be done in very different ways, for example it can be based on group activities or individual meetings. The duration of psychotherapy depends on the patient’s needs and may include several meetings or regular, long-term therapy.[\/vc_column_text]

How does psychotherapy work?<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Due to the fact that psychotherapy is individual, it is very difficult to indicate its exact course. The basis for treatment planning is a detailed patient diagnosis. Once the specialist determines the disorders he is dealing with, he can pre-plan the course of treatment and the direction in which the therapy will develop. Unfortunately, discovering the essence of the problem very often requires a lot of time, which makes it practically impossible to plan the course of psychotherapy in advance.[\/vc_column_text]

Aims of therapy and a psychotherapeutic contract<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]After a diagnosis is made by a psychotherapist, it is crucial to define the principles and goals of treatment. The so-called a psychotherapeutic contract that is the starting point for all treatment. It is the type of agreement, written or oral, between the patient and the therapist that addresses the desired effects of the therapy. The contract may of course be modified along with subsequent consultations. A psychotherapeutic contract is also a great help in determining formal issues related to the visits. It should include arrangements regarding the frequency, price and duration, terms of resignation from a visit or termination of cooperation, and confidentiality of meetings.[\/vc_column_text]

What do the goals of psychotherapy depend on?<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]As mentioned before, the goals of psychotherapy can be very different and cannot be determined without recognizing the source of the patient’s problems, and once the goals are set, they are not rigid and can be modified during therapy. The factors that influence the shape of the treatment are mainly influenced by:<\/p>\n