Ask Amy: Trauma survivor wants to confront bully
Until then, disengage from her on social media and continue to work on your own recovery.
Dear Amy: You frequently mention therapy or finding a therapist in your columns. Could you offer some advice in a future column of how to go about this?
I lucked into a great therapist years ago, but she moved away. Since then, I've tried half a dozen therapists and haven't found one who I click with or who works for my schedule.
I've given up on therapy because starting with a new therapist is arduous and I've been burned before.
I wonder if others are in a similar position. Your advice?
-- C
Dear C: The American Psychological Association offers a helpful database for finding therapists on their website: apa.org (search "psychologist locator"). You can type in your ZIP code and nearby therapists are located with their specialties noted, and the forms of insurance they accept.
Many therapists will connect with clients virtually, using telepsychology. Even though your previous "good fit" therapist has moved away, she might be happy to provide Skype sessions.
Dear Amy: I have an idea that might help relationships in this divided age.
Each person should watch one hour of the other person's news program (of that person's choosing) each day.
What do you think?
-- Balanced Perspective
Dear Balanced: Yes, this might help. It might also make both sides of this divide want to set their collective hair on fire.
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