This is to all those friends (virtual & real-life) that are into psychology. Yes, I know that "psychoanalysis" is mostly an out-dated term, but you knew what I meant, didn't ya??
Anyway, I am looking for hypothetical advice and some perspective.
First, perspective...
Have y'all who are going through LPC training been in a therapeutic situation before heading into the Master's program? If not, where/when did you learn what to expect? Was this one of those (many) things covered in undergrad classes? If so, how has that affected your view from the other side of the desk? In the graduate program so far I have seen the purpose for therapy for the BIG stuff (DSM psychopathological diagnoses), but how does it really help in the little everyday crap of life? It's a serious question. I am trying to fill in the holes as well as decide if this is REALLY the direction in which I want to head. So, any help in how you figured out what you were supposed to DO in the therapeutic setting would be fantastic!!
Now, the hypothetical...
Is there a treatment plan for apathy? Let's say that the DSM has been studied and the symptoms aren't severe or disabling enough to qualify as dysthemia or depression, but the individual is having a hard time giving a flip about anything. This person does his/her job - does it well & socializes appropriately at work, if invited to be a part of a known, friendly group will go and participate & enjoy, BUT... otherwise is behind in most areas, otherwise chooses to veg in front of TV or online games (nothing exciting - dominoes, cards), or sleep!, otherwise can't seem to find much interest in what is going on the little dramas of life around him/her. Otherwise apathetic. SO, what's your verdict, thoughts, or suggestions for this hypothetical individual who doesn't really care??
Thanks for your comments on FB or at my actual blog (http://rlawtex.blogspot.com/). I look forward to them!!!!!
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