What is Therapy in Life Therapy? Part 1

In Life Therapy, therapy does not mean treatment. I don’t give treatments. Let me explain.

Therapy-as-Treatment

Some therapists give you treatments: physical therapists, respiratory therapists, radiation therapists, etc. They treat specific physical symptoms. So, do physicians and nurses. They treat your symptoms with medications and surgeries. 

Therapists who give treatments are licensed experts with special knowledge and training you don’t have. They’re expensive.

Treatments as Orders to Follow

Treatments must first be ordered by your physician and pre-approved by your health insurance company. Then you schedule an appointment.

You arrive at the time of your appointment, sign in, pay, fill out forms, and wait until your name is called. Then you go to the treatment room and passively receive the treatment. 

You are not in control. The therapist tells you what to do during the treatment. You comply and follow directions.

Sometimes treatments help you. Sometimes they don’t.

Treatment protocols are based on tests that determine what works for most people. When you don’t fit in the box of “most people,” the problem is the treatment, not you.