Science wife's online course provokes controversy! Psychologist publishes "True Consultation Notes": Suitable for ethnic groups and the timing of consultations can be understood in one go
Recently, the online creator “Mrs. Science” launched an online course, which includes experience sharing of more than 100 hours of consultation. Because the content of psychological counseling is considered “medical behavior” in Taiwan, the course immediately aroused opposition and criticism from professionals. In this regard, psychologist Su Congqi, director of the Four Seasons Heart Psychological Counseling Center, specially compiled notes on people’s common questions about counseling to help increase people’s awareness of psychological issues and mental health.
How to find psychological counseling resources? What is the difference between government resources and self-funded resources?
“Actually, counseling is really not that mysterious! To put it simply, it is just like going to a clinic to see a doctor for a cold, a dentist for a toothache, or a Chinese medicine practitioner for body adjustment.” Psychologist Su Congqi said that in recent years, although many celebrities have joined the initiative and Publicity, there are still many people who are full of doubts and imaginations about seeking help from psychologists, which also makes certain groups want to use “purchase notes” as a reference.
The first question many people have is, “How to find consultation resources?” Psychologist Su Congqi explained that psychological counseling resources are generally divided into “government resources” and “self-funded resources”. Government resources are funded by health insurance and government budgets. Although the public “does not have to pay” or “pays a lower fee,” Psychologists will still charge fees from public agencies, which is not essentially a “free consultation.”
Looking further, depending on your status, you can use different consultation resources provided by various governments:
General public: Hospital psychiatry department, psychosomatic department, county and city health bureaus or community mental health centers.
Friends of workers: Labor health service centers in various districts, employee assistance programs (EAP), etc.
Teacher group: Teacher consultation and guidance support center.
Student groups: Student counseling and consultation centers in schools at all levels.
Social Bureau: Most of the relevant resources are available for people with disabilities, long-term care for the elderly, early childhood care, vulnerable families and new residents.
Judicial units: victim protection or related issues.
Social welfare organizations: Lixin Foundation, Family Support Center, Child Welfare Alliance, Rare Disease Foundation and other organizations all provide consultation resources on specific topics.
Psychologist Su Congqi said that the advantage of government resources is that the consultation fee is low (free to several hundred yuan), and each county and city has corresponding institutions to choose from. However, due to the large number of consultations, there are relatively long waiting times, difficulty in choosing a suitable psychologist, and other disadvantages, and records may be left on the government agency’s network or the health insurance system.
As for self-financed resources, the expenses are mainly borne by the public themselves. Psychological consultation clinics, psychotherapy clinics and some hospitals all offer self-financed outpatient clinics. The advantages are that no information will be left in the health insurance system or the public system, confidentiality is high, and help can be obtained quickly; and psychologists have their own strengths and can find help according to their own needs. The disadvantage is that the cost is relatively high (1,500-4,000 yuan, depending on the institution), and each institution is geographically specific, so you may have to go to a specific area to find it.
Chatting and gossiping with friends and family is completely different! The content, timing, and appropriate group of psychological counseling can be understood at once.
Psychologist Su Congqi revealed that although the “Psychologists Law” has been passed for many years, certain ethnic groups are still very unfamiliar with the profession of psychologists, and even think that the work of psychologists “can make money just by chatting.” In fact, psychologists must major in counseling or clinical psychology at a psychology or counseling counseling institute, undergo at least 43 weeks or more than 1,500 hours of internship, and obtain a master’s degree or above before they can participate in the professional training of psychologists. take an exam.
“Psychiatrists have the power to ‘prescribe’ and ‘diagnose’, while psychologists have the expertise of ‘psychological assessment’ and ‘psychological consultation’!” Psychologist Su Congqi explained that the services that psychologists can provide are, in simple terms, Can be divided into 3 categories:
Psychological consultation. Provide consulting services in the fields of emotion management, stress adjustment, interpersonal interaction, career planning, emotional issues, marital relations, parenting, deviant behavior or mental illness; or provide complete speech and training courses.
Psychological evaluation. Use tools such as interviews or psychological tests to evaluate the case, and use the psychology profession to understand the patient’s cognitive, emotional, behavioral and other psychological states.
Psychological consultation. Through conversations or specific methods (such as physiological feedback, games, sand play, art, mindfulness, etc.), we help patients adjust their thoughts, emotions, change behaviors and improve life adaptation.
To sum up, people can try to seek consultation if they have physical illness, specific thoughts and emotions, family or interpersonal relationships, workplace relationships, and other “people”-related problems. Different from “talking with relatives and friends”, psychological consultation emphasizes theoretical structure, specific assistance and absolute confidentiality. Through the expertise of psychologists, the case can ensure that the direction expected by the case is consistent with the direction expected and receive the best assistance during the negotiation process.
Finally, psychologist Su Congqi suggested that just as people usually pay attention to diet and exercise to promote health, mental health also requires daily care and maintenance. For maintenance work, you can rely on psychologists to improve your self-state through gradual learning. “Counseling is like fitness. The consulting room is your gym. You don’t need to rely on other people’s experiences or notes. Instead, you need to find a suitable psychologist and gradually strengthen your mental state through consultation.”
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