In 2017, the World Health Organization presented the grim data: over 400,000 people in Serbia suffer from depression.&nbsp;



But because statistics are computed based only on registered cases, we can be certain that the figure is, in fact, much higher. That this is not just a hypothesis is confirmed by the fact that SOS centers are receiving more phone calls than ever, that an increasing number of people contact suicide prevention centers, and that the waiting rooms in counseling centers are most often packed.



Unfortunately, despite the increasing number of those seeking expert help, the old way of thinking that mental health issues are to be dealt with exclusively behind closed doors is still present in our society.&nbsp;



Over time, we have managed to include the mental health issue in everyday conversation. Numerous programs, public discussions, forums, and support groups are now helping people change their minds and open up.



&nbsp;Don’t worry if you are not quite familiar with all this, because by being here you have already taken the first step – you are getting informed and examining the ways of coping with current or upcoming issues. We are introducing you to some basic terminology and principles, as well as providing you the necessary guidelines for taking the next step and contact a psychotherapist.&nbsp;



What is psychotherapy?



Psychotherapy is a general term for a structured process involving you and an expert, where you learn how to deal with mental problems and physical challenges, as well as work on personal growth.



Psychotherapy involves conversation and other activities you engage in with your psychotherapist, specially chosen to boost your mental health. Through psychotherapy, you will adopt mechanisms for coping with a particular problem and techniques that will come useful in other aspects of your life, as well as in coping with future challenges.&nbsp;



How long does psychotherapy last?



Psychotherapy is a personalized experience, i.e. it is adapted to each person depending on his or her needs. Among other things, it means that the number of weekly sessions is individual and the sessions are scheduled by your psychotherapist based on their experience and expert opinion.&nbsp;



On average, people see a psychotherapist once a week and the sessions last between 45 and 60 minutes. How long you will be in therapy in relatively regular intervals depends on different factors:



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<li>the kind of problem and seriousness of the situation,</li>



<li>the level of stress,</li>



<li>the time you experienced the problem before turning to therapy,</li>



<li>the pace of your progress,</li>



<li>the support in your immediate environment,</li>



<li>your readiness to work on yourself,</li>



<li>the relationship with your chosen psychotherapist.</li>
</ul>



&nbsp;Some mental issues can be resolved in a year, while others may take years of therapy.



Please bear in mind that psychotherapy is continuously developing and changing in line with global changes. It is constantly adapting to the needs of all of us who rely on it when we need complete understanding of our thoughts and feelings.



Psychotherapy does not have a beginning and end in the traditional sense. While it can help you deal with a specific problem, it is possible that life will surprise you with a new and completely different challenge you may wish to overcome through this kind of help.&nbsp;



Who is psychotherapy intended for?



Everyone can see a psychotherapist, regardless of their gender, age, or life circumstances. It should be noted that psychotherapy is especially recommended to those facing certain changes or going through a difficult period on a personal or professional level – death or loss of a loved one, loss of job, illness, domestic violence, etc.&nbsp;



No problem is small or insignificant. We cannot go through life with the motto ‘’it could be worse’’, because this is the kind of attitude that leads us to our boiling point – the moment when all those ‘’small problems’’ have accumulated into a big one, making us feel anxious for longer than a few days, weeks, or even months.



Is psychotherapy for me?



We believe that, even having read this far, some of you are still skeptical when it comes to seeing a psychotherapist or think that the problems troubling you are not serious enough for seeking expert help.



Psychotherapy can be of use to all those who



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<li>struggle with longer periods of sadness and hopelessness,</li>



<li>fail to deal with current problems, regardless of actions they take or changes they make in their lives,</li>



<li>experience a lack of concentration, focus, and motivation for work,</li>



<li>experience increasing shortness of breath or breathing problems, even when they are not physically active,</li>



<li>do not see ‘’the light at the end of the tunnel’’ in any situation and don’t believe there is a way out of a difficult period,&nbsp;</li>



<li>notice that their actions, thoughts, and feelings have a negative impact on themselves and their immediate environment.</li>
</ul>



Even if none of the above applies to you, but you still feel the need to talk to an expert before making a major decision or certain changes in your life, you can consult a psychotherapist.&nbsp;



You can undergo psychotherapy preventively



Psychotherapy is a field that constantly develops and changes based on new accomplishments and advances in the treatment of clients. As such, it is no longer considered only a tool used when we need to address a particular problem. On the contrary, psychotherapy has proven to be exceptionally useful with individuals who are planning to make big changes in their lives or have decided to work on themselves, in both specific and general terms.&nbsp;



Even if you know that people closest to you mean well and you can rely on them in the period ahead of you, they are often unable to assess your circumstances objectively and, therefore, give advice that is to some extent based on their emotions.



Psychotherapists offer much more than conversation and attentive listening. Thanks to their knowledge and skills, they can understand the complexity of the problem you need to deal with and propose techniques that will help you adopt the best approach for coping with it.



What is the difference between a psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist?



Psychotherapists hold a bachelor’s degree (most often in the humanities) and a license granted by a professional association or government body. The education in psychotherapy lasts a minimum of four years, with specialization in one or more theoretical approaches. Psychotherapists treat depression, phobias, anxiety, panic attacks, alcoholism, and other disorders. They can also help in periods of major life changes. Conversations with psychotherapists are confidential, and the information you disclose to them is protected in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data.&nbsp;



Psychologists hold a bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in psychology and are commonly employed in health and educational institutions, public and private companies, counseling centers, etc. In some cases, psychologists work side by side with psychiatrists and other medical experts as a part of expert teams. Because they are not doctors, psychologists do not make medical diagnoses and cannot prescribe medicines. They are qualified for providing psychological counseling and carrying out psychological tests and evaluation, which are extremely important for understanding the psychological state of individuals who seek their help.&nbsp;



Psychiatrists hold a bachelor’s degree in medical sciences and a specialization in the field of mental health. Their approach to treatment is based on collecting medical and general data on patients, which they rely on in making accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Unlike psychologists and psychotherapists, psychiatrists can apply pharmacotherapy and prescribe medications such as antipsychotics, sedatives, anxiolytics, and sleeping pills. They diagnose and treat patients suffering from more severe forms of mental diseases, such as schizophrenia, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, and panic attacks.&nbsp;



How to choose a psychotherapist?



Since the relationship you establish with a psychotherapist is of essence for successful therapy, it is important to approach the choice of therapist in a strategic manner. You should consider their credentials, field of expertise and experience, but also take into account how you feel in their presence.&nbsp;



You can make an initial list of potential psychotherapists after consulting friends and family members who have undergone therapy. Additionally, you can ask for recommendations at local counseling centers or on relevant forums, as well as read other clients’ reviews of certain therapists.&nbsp;



However, until you have talked with a psychotherapist face-to-face, you cannot be sure that you have made the right decision. That is why many people do short telephone or in-office interviews with their potential therapists, to see whether their energies are synchronized, whether they feel at ease in their presence, and whether they can relax and open up with them.&nbsp;



We recommend that during the initial conversation you also inquire about the following:



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<li>which type of therapy they specialize in (individual, couples, group), in order to establish whether their experience matches your needs,&nbsp;</li>



<li>what age are most of their clients (children, teenagers, adults),</li>



<li>whether they have experience in working with clients who have been through difficulties similar to those you are struggling with,</li>



<li>what is their approach to therapy and what methods they have used with other clients with the same problem as yours,</li>



<li>how much the psychotherapy costs and what ways of payment they accept.</li>
</ul>



In case there are any dilemmas you want to get out of the way before you schedule the first session, the best thing to do is resolve them during the first conversation with a therapist. That way, you will avoid any unpleasant situations in the future if you decide to change your therapist.



The first psychotherapy session



During the first session, the psychotherapist will want to get acquainted with you and find out what has brought you to therapy. Gathering the most important information is mostly done through conversation, although clients may sometimes be asked to fill in a prepared form.



Your psychotherapist will also inform you about themselves, their office, and way of work, so that you can get an idea of what the sessions will be like and what you can expect to happen during them. During the first (and all following) sessions, the psychotherapist will set some time aside for questions related to the therapy process or a particular problem.&nbsp;



The psychotherapist will commonly define a few minor goals that are easier to achieve during the first session, as well as propose techniques for achieving them.&nbsp;



It is completely normal for you to experience different levels of nervousness before the first session, even if you have already visited other psychotherapists. You can prepare for the first session by thinking about (or even writing down) the issues that trouble you and that you want to discuss. The psychotherapist will ask what has motivated you to turn to therapy at that particular time in your life, because this information will help him or her to identify the problem and determine which psychological methods could help. With regard to goals, they are often difficult to define in the course of the first session. That is why you and your therapist will probably set a few smaller goals that are easier to achieve, as well as talk about the frequency of your visits and possible further steps in your therapy.



What results can you expect?



As with many other questions related to psychotherapy, there is no universal answer to this one. Furthermore, there is no universal remedy, a box of pills you can take two to three times daily after a meal and see the first results in a week.&nbsp;



Your current situation will not change overnight, and the process you go through with a psychotherapist is personalized and focused on reaching specific goals that you define together.&nbsp;



In general terms, psychotherapy helps you connect to your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. During the process, you will find the strength necessary for learning how to face your problems and cope with them. Some of the newly-acquired skills will help you to



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>gain control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions,</li>



<li>reduce and, at some point, completely eliminate the symptoms of psychological problems,</li>



<li>find the best problem-solving ways,</li>



<li>develop the sense of control,</li>



<li>free yourself from internal stress and pressure,</li>



<li>recognize the thoughts and behaviors that affect your life,</li>



<li>reduce internal conflicts and improve relationships with others,</li>



<li>increase the level of satisfaction with life.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



How to get the most out of therapy?



Rule one: don’t run away from your problem or be afraid to talk about it.



Visit your therapist with an open mind and readiness for change. Therapy is most effective with individuals who are prepared to make certain changes related both to their way of thinking and future actions. Best results are achieved when people allow themselves to relax before a psychotherapist, who will do his or her best to create a pleasant and supportive atmosphere.



Rule two: be honest.



A psychotherapist will not be able to help unless he or she gets thoroughly familiar with you and the challenges that are holding you back in life. There are probably overwhelming thoughts and feelings you haven’t been able to share with anyone, despite the support of those closest to you. It is in these situations that a psychotherapist will give you objective expert help.&nbsp;



Since the interaction with a psychotherapist is one of the factors with the biggest impact on the success of therapy, if you need more time to build trust with your psychotherapist, it is extremely important to let them know how you feel. They will then take necessary measures and adapt their approach to strengthen the relationship.&nbsp;



Rule three: psychotherapy is a continuing process that demands your active participation.



Psychotherapy does not only involve the time spent in a session. Everything you learn from a psychotherapist needs to be implemented actively and daily in order to accomplish visible results, and, as in all other aspects of life, you will have to roll up your sleeves and work actively on the realization of the defined goals. No matter how experienced and knowledgeable they are, psychotherapists cannot change your life radically unless you want the change it too and work on achieving this goal. It is important to give your best during each exercise and activity proposed by your psychotherapist during the session, or assigned as ‘’homework’’.&nbsp;



Rule four: the road to change is long and sometimes painful.



No one can predict when you will notice the first results. Many experience a great sense of relief after only a few introductory sessions simply because they have taken the first step by seeking psychological support. Nevertheless, radical change takes time and mental strength to cope with the problems you have been suppressing, hoping they will just disappear.&nbsp;



During therapy, you will have to step out of your comfort zone, face your challenges, and be prepared for the possibility that you may not feel too well after certain sessions. But it is then that you will often discover mechanisms that will serve you as weapons, get you out of a bad period, and lead you to feel calm and satisfied.&nbsp;



Rule five: honor the agreement.



You will not always be in the mood for therapy, and there will be times when you will even be tempted to cancel it due to other engagements. It is important to understand that each time you break the continuity you take a step backward. Even if you feel discomfort regarding a particular topic or an activity you are supposed to undertake during the next session, don’t run away by canceling the appointment. Speak about your problem and explain precisely what makes you nervous about it, so that your psychotherapist can choose a different approach to keep you on your path to recovery.&nbsp;



Ready for the next step?



The Selfnest platform gathers experts qualified to give you psychological support at all times. We offer you the opportunity to identify your needs and easily find a psychotherapist with the necessary experience to help you deal with a particular problem.



You can go through the entire process anonymously. Don’t be afraid of talking about the issues that trouble you.&nbsp;

All you need to know about psychotherapy

Kada razmišljam o Geštalt terapiji, prva reč koja mi pada na pamet je prisustvo. 



Geštalt za mene nije samo terapijski pravac, već filozofija življenja &#8211; poziv da budemo potpuno tu, u „ovde i sada“, svesni sebe, svojih emocija, tela i odnosa sa drugima. To je način da se vratimo sebi, bez maski i bez potrebe da sve razumemo. Promena se, u mom iskustvu, ne dešava kroz analizu, već kroz kontakt – sa sobom, sa terapeutom, sa trenutkom.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Zašto baš Geštalt?</h4>



Moj izbor Geštalta bio je ličan. 



Privukla me je njegova autentičnost i humanost. Geštalt mi je dao slobodu da kao terapeut budem stvarna osoba &#8211; da ne popravljam klijenta, već da budem svedok i saputnik u njihovom procesu. Geštalt nudi put da vidim klijenta ne kao zbir problema, već kao jedinstveno biće koje pokušava da se adaptira svom okruženju. U ovom pravcu smem da priznam sopstvene emocije, da reagujem, da budem prisutna kao čovek, a ne samo kao stručnjak.



Geštalt me je naučio da klijenta vidim kao celinu – spoj tela, misli, emocija i delovanja u kontaktu sa okruženjem. To je pravac koji ne leči „bolest“, već oslobađa potencijal osobe da postane celovita &#8211; da integriše delove sebe koje je odvojila ili potisnula.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kako koristim Geštalt u radu s klijentima?</h4>



U radu s klijentima, fokusiram se na proces, a ne samo na priču. 



Kada klijent govori o nekoj situaciji, pratim ne samo sadržaj, već i ton glasa, položaj tela, disanje. Ako neko priča o <a href="https://www.selfnest.com/blog/kako-kontrolisati-svoj-bes">ljutnji</a>, a istovremeno se smeši, zaustaviću ga i pitati: „Šta se dešava sa tim osmehom?“ Taj trenutak često otvara vrata potisnutim osećanjima i omogućava autentičan kontakt. Za mene, rad sa klijentima je kao da klijent drži mapu svog života, a Geštalt mu daje lupu da vidi tragove izbegavanja, ili straha koje svesni um pokušava da sakrije.



Često koristim eksperimente &#8211; male akcione vežbe kojima klijent ne priča o iskustvu, već ga ponovo doživljava. Klasičan primer je prazna stolica: klijent razgovara sa osobom, ili delom sebe s kojim ima konflikt, ali ne zamišljeno, već stvarno &#8211; telom, glasom, emocijom. Time prestaje da projektuje i preuzima odgovornost za svoj unutrašnji konflikt.



Geštalt ne traži „zašto“, već „kako sada“. Na primer, ne pitam „Zašto se plašite?“, već „Kako osećate taj strah sada, dok o njemu govorite?“. Kada se pažnja prebaci iz glave u telo, dolazi do trenutne promene. To su trenuci u kojima klijent izgovori: „Prvi put sam to osetio, a ne samo razumeo.“



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Reakcije klijenata</h4>



Klijenti često kažu da ih Geštalt „iznenadi“. 



Navikli su da dobiju objašnjenje ili analizu, a ja ih vraćam na iskustvo: „Šta sada osećate?“, „Gde to osećate u telu?“. Ponekad u početku budu zbunjeni, ali ubrzo osete olakšanje. Kada dođe do stvarnog kontakta, promena se ne dešava u mislima, već u telu &#8211; u dahu, pogledu, glasu. To su duboki, iskreni pomaci koji ne zahtevaju mnogo reči.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Geštalt i Transakciona analiza (TA) &#8211; dve perspektive istog čoveka</h4>



Često me pitaju kako razlikujem Geštalt od Transakcione analize (TA), jer oba pravca dele humanističke korene i veru u potencijal čoveka.



Transakciona analiza nudi strukturu, jasnoću i jezik. Pomaže klijentu da razume zašto se ponaša na određeni način, kroz modele kao što su ego stanja (Roditelj, Odrasli, Dete) i životni skript. TA klijentima pruža mapu: brzo prepoznaju obrasce, razumeju odakle potiču i kako ih ponavljaju. Za mnoge je to sigurno tlo, posebno za one koji vole logiku i sistem.



Geštalt, nasuprot tome, ne pita „zašto“, već „kako sada“. Dok TA analizira strukturu, Geštalt istražuje iskustvo. Dok TA kaže: „Koje ego stanje sada govori iz vas?“, Geštalt pita: „Šta sada osećate, u telu, u glasu?“ 



U praksi, često kombinujem oba pristupa: TA daje kognitivnu jasnoću, a Geštalt donosi emocionalno iskustvo promene. Kada klijent razume svoj obrazac kroz TA, a zatim ga doživi u Geštaltu, transformacija postaje stvarna i održiva.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Prednosti i mane Geštalta</h4>



Glavna prednost Geštalta je u njegovoj dubini. On omogućava brze uvide koji se ukorenjuju u telu i doživljaju. Holistički pristup spaja telo, emocije i misao u jedno iskustvo i vraća čoveku kontakt sa sobom.



Njegova mana može biti intenzitet &#8211; za klijente s vrlo slabim granicama ili ozbiljnim traumama, potrebno je pažljivo doziranje. Takođe, Geštalt nema čvrste protokole, što nekima koji vole strukturu može biti zbunjujuće. Zato često koristim i TA, jer ona nudi kognitivni okvir koji daje osećaj sigurnosti.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kome bih preporučila Geštalt?</h4>



Geštalt bih preporučila svima koji su spremni da prestanu da pričaju o promeni i počnu da je žive. Onima koji previše analiziraju, a malo osećaju. Onima koji žele da nauče da postave granice, da budu prisutni u odnosima, da ponovo osete energiju života. Posebno pomaže kod <a href="https://www.selfnest.com/blog/anksioznost-sta-je-koji-su-simptomi-i-kako-se-prevazilazi">anksioznosti</a>, jer vraća pažnju iz budućnosti u sadašnjost &#8211; tamo gde strah gubi snagu.



Uspavanima za svoje <a href="https://www.selfnest.com/blog/srdana-sijan-rad-na-sebi-je-najbolji-poklon-koji-mozemo-dati-i-sebi-i-svetu">telo</a>. Oni koji su fokusirani samo na misli, i intelektalizaciju osećanja, Geštalt ih prizemljuje i uči da im je telo verni svedok istine.



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Tekst napisala Ivana Đorđević, Diplomirani psiholog, Master klinički psiholog, TA i Geštalt terapeut pod supervizijom, psihoterapeut na <a href="https://www.selfnest.com/">Selfnest platformi</a>. 







<div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1764585888256">Šta je Geštalt psihoterapija? Geštalt je fenomenološko-egzistencijalna terapija koja se fokusira na sadašnji trenutak i iskustvo u „ovde i sada“. Polazi od holističkog pristupa, posmatrajući um, telo i ponašanje kao jedinstvenu celinu u kojoj je celina uvek više od zbira njenih delova. Geštalt psihologiju početkom 20. veka utemeljili su Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka i Wolfgang Köhler, dok je nekoliko decenija kasnije razvijena Geštalt psihoterapija, čiji su ključni osnivači Fritz i Laura Perls uz značajan doprinos Paula Goodmana. Danas se u praksi primenjuju njena osnovna načela: kontakt i granice, fokus na sadašnji trenutak, preuzimanje odgovornosti, autentičan odnos terapeuta i klijenta, terapijski eksperimenti i fokusiranje na telesne i emocionalne procese. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1764587721904">Kome Geštalt može pomoći? Pomaže osobama koje se bore sa anksioznošću, depresijom, niskim samopouzdanjem ili žele da rade na problemima u odnosima. Posebno je pogodna za osobe koje žele da razviju samosvest i ostvare kontakt sa sobom kroz rad sa telom. U praksi se Gestalt tehnike često kombinuju sa pokretom, plesom, umetnošću, dramom, radom s telom i drugim iskustvenim metodama. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1764588087460">Da li se Geštalt preporučuje u radu sa decom? Gestalt terapija može biti adekvatna i korisna za decu i adolescente, pod uslovom da je terapeut upoznat sa razvojnim specifičnostima, da koristi prilagođene metode koje se često sprovode kroz kreativne igre i zadatke, i da je terapijski proces fleksibilan i senzibilan na potrebe deteta. Upravo Geštalt Play Therapy je kreativni i iskustveni oblik Geštalt terapije za decu, koji kombinuje principe Geštalt terapije sa igrom, omogućavajući deci da na razvojno prikladan način istraže i izraze svoje misli, osećanja i iskustva. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1764588626702">Da li se Geštalt terapija može sprovoditi online? Da, Geštalt terapija se može sprovoditi online putem video sesija, jer su terapeuti obučeni da prilagode svoje tehnike virtuelnom formatu. Online sesije mogu biti podjednako efikasne kao i lični susreti, omogućavajući razvijanje značajnog terapeutskog odnosa i korišćenje različitih online alata za individualni rad. </div> </div>

Geštalt terapija – umetnost prisustva i autentičnog susreta

Kada bih morala da objasnim šta je REBT, rekla bih da je to terapija koja nas uči da ne verujemo svemu što pomislimo.



Da razumemo kako naše emocije ne proizlaze iz samih događaja, već iz načina na koji ih tumačimo. To možda zvuči jednostavno, ali u praksi menja život iz korena.



REBT (racionalno-emotivno-bihejvioralna terapija) za mene nije samo teorijski pravac, već način da ljudima pomognem da se oslobode stalne samokritike, krivice i potrebe da budu savršeni. To je terapija koja vraća realnost u naše misli i pomaže nam da budemo blaži u odnosu prema sebi.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Zašto sam izabrala REBT?</h4>



Privukla me njegova iskrenost i jasnoća. Nema mistifikacije ni praznih uteha.



REBT ne obećava da će ukloniti bol, već da će nas naučiti kako da ga podnesemo bez samoprezira. Ne traži krivca, već odgovornost. Ne zadržava nas u prošlosti, već nas uči kako da promenimo ono što govorimo sebi danas.



Promenu ne stvara analiza, već nova misao, novi izbor i nova akcija. Zato mi REBT deluje kao realan, zreo i ohrabrujuć put – put u kojem čovek preuzima odgovornost za svoj unutrašnji dijalog.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kako radim sa klijentima?</h4>



Na terapiji najčešće krećemo od konkretne situacije: sukob na poslu, napetost u vezi, osećaj krivice ili iscrpljenosti. Zajedno istražujemo ne događaj, već misli koje ga prate. Često otkrijemo uverenja poput:



„Ako pogrešim, to znači da ne vredim.“ „Ako me ne razume, to znači da sam neuspešna.“



Kada te misli postanu svesne, klijent već počinje da ih preispituje. Tada zajedno tražimo racionalnije, blagonaklonije alternative:



„Volela bih da uspem, ali i ako ne uspem, to ne znači da sam bezvredna.“ „Neprijatno je kad me ne razumeju, ali mogu to da izdržim.“



To je suština REBT-a – ne da se rešimo neprijatnih emocija, već da naučimo da ih nosimo bez samoprezira i panike.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kako klijenti reaguju?</h4>



U početku ih iznenadi što REBT nije pasivna terapija. Postavljam pitanja, analiziramo misli, radimo vežbe i male zadatke. Ali ubrzo osete koliko je oslobađajuće imati alat da utiču na sopstvene emocije. Najlepši trenutak je kad neko kaže:



“Osećam kao da mi se mozak promenio.” To znači da su naučili da misle drugačije – i da više nisu zarobljeni u začaranom krugu samokritike i straha.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Prednosti i kome pomaže</h4>



Prednost REBT-a je konkretnost i efikasnost – brzo pokazuje vezu između misli, emocija i ponašanja. Klijent dobija alate koje može da koristi u svakodnevnom životu, i nakon terapije.



Posebno ga preporučujem osobama koje se bore sa <a href="https://www.selfnest.com/blog/anksioznost-sta-je-koji-su-simptomi-i-kako-se-prevazilazi">anksioznošću</a>, perfekcionizmom, osećajem krivice, hroničnim stresom i sumnjom u sebe. REBT im pomaže da razviju realniji pogled na sebe i postanu emocionalno otporniji.



Nekima deluje “previše racionalno”, ali po mom iskustvu, kad se u njega unese toplina i empatija, postaje izuzetno ljudska terapija – ona koja spaja razum i osećanja.



Ne uči nas da “mislimo pozitivno”, nego da mislimo razumno. Da budemo blagi, ali iskreni prema sebi.



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Tekst napisala Melina Bolta, Diplomirani psiholog i REBT (RE i KBT) psihoterapeut, psihoterapeut na <a href="https://www.selfnest.com/">Selfnest platformi</a>



<div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1762246449942">Šta je REBT? REBT (racionalno-emotivno-bihevioralna terapija) je oblik psihoterapije koji pripada kognitivno-bihejvioralnom terapijskom pristupu. Njen osnivač je Albert Elis, klinički psiholog iz Njujorka, koji se od psihoanalize odvojio, smatravši je nedovoljno učinkovitom i brzom. Inspirisan izrekom filozofa Epikteta &#8211; Čovek nije uznemiren zbog samih stvari, nego zbog njegovog shvatanja istih, REBT je razvio kao modalitet koji pomaže u prepoznavanju iracionalnih uverenja koja uzrokuju emocionalnu patnju. REBT ističe da veliki značaj leži u kognitivnim elementima subjektivnog doživljaja. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1762247363748">Po čemu se REBT razlikuje od drugih terapija? REBT se fokusira na sadašnje misli i reakcije, umesto na prošlost. Cilj je naučiti kako racionalnije misliti i zdravije reagovati u različitim situacijama. Prednost REBT-a je njegova konkretnost i efikasnost – brzo pokazuje vezu između misli, emocija i ponašanja. Klijent tokom procesa dobija praktične alate koje može da koristi u svakodnevnom životu, čak i nakon završetka terapije. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1762247513825">Kome REBT može pomoći? REBT je koristan za sve koji se bore sa anksioznošću, stresom, ljutnjom, osećajem krivice, perfekcionizmom ili niskim samopouzdanjem. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1762247912431">Koliko REBT traje? Trajanje REBT terapije zavisi od osobe i problema na kojem radi. S obzirom na to da je u pitanju fokusirana terapija i da se bavi onim što je u sadašnjosti, rezultate može pokazati već nakon nekoliko seansi. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1762248125075">Da li se REBT preporučuje u radu sa decom? Da, REBT se može primenjivati kod dece i adolescenata. Važno je da se pristup prilagodi uzrastu deteta i pristupi mu se na blaži način, kroz jednostavnije primere, zadatke, igru i razgovor. Uz adekvatan pristup i metodologiju, REBT može pomoći deci da uče da prepoznaju svoje misli i emocije, razumeju njihovu povezanost i razvijaju zdravije načine reagovanja. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1762248550535">Da li se REBT može raditi online? Da, REBT se pokazao kao veoma efikasan i u online formatu, jer se zasniva na razgovoru, refleksiji i praktičnim zadacima između seansi. </div> </div>

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