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Questions and Answers

Find out more about our treatment center and services by reading the information below. Should you have further inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact Triad Family & Children’s Services in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

What is therapy like?

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session.

Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist.

It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process, such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors, or taking action on your goals.

People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives, and take responsibility for their lives.

How can therapy help me?

A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks.

Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution.

The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and values
Developing skills for improving your relationships
Finding a resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures

Improving communications and listening skills
Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired.

You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, redirect damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.

Why do people consider using therapy?

Therapy is a partnership between an individual and a professional who is trained to help people understand their feelings and assist them with changing their behavior. People often consider therapy under the following circumstances:

They feel an overwhelming and prolonged sense of sadness and helplessness in their futures.
Their emotional difficulties make it hard for them to function day to day. For example, they are unable to concentrate on assignments and their class performance suffers as a result.
Their actions are harmful to themselves or others.
They are troubled by emotional difficulties facing family members or close friends.
They just need someone with whom to talk.

Why would someone want to attend individual therapy?

There are plenty of reasons, depending on what the patient is going through. Some reasons include:

To cope with childhood trauma
To handle a major life change
For self-investigation
To seek out change
For help reaching and attaining personal goals
Heal from an addiction of any kind

What are the goals of group therapy?

People who participate in counseling groups benefit in many ways. At Triad Family & Children’s Services, we believe groups are uniquely suited to help clients:

Give and receive support
Gain understanding of problems and explore possible solutions
Practice interpersonal skills in a safe group setting
Learn more about how you come across to others
Increase observation and feedback skills
Enhance problem-solving skills
Improve emotional expressiveness
Decrease social isolation
Develop good communication skills