Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

1-       What is psychology?

The word psychology is derived from the Greek word psyche, meaning ‘soul’ or ‘mind’. Psychology is a science based on a large body of social science and behavioral science research and which is expanding its boundaries to overlap with neuroscience and health science. 

 

Psychology is a broad field that explores a variety of questions about thoughts, feelings and actions. Psychologists study two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior and one between the environment and behavior.

 

They ask such questions as: "How do we see, hear, smell, taste, and feel? What enables us to learn, think, and remember, and why do we forget? What activities distinguish human beings from other animals? What abilities are we born with, and which must we learn? How much does the mind affect the body, and how does the body affect the mind? For example: What can our dreams tell us about our needs, wishes, and desires? Why do we like the people we like? Why are some people bashful and others not shy at all? What causes violence? What is mental illness, and how can it be cured?"

 

The research findings of psychologists have greatly increased our understanding of why people behave as they do. For example, psychologists have discovered much about how personality develops and how to promote healthy development. They have some knowledge of how to help people change bad habits and how to help students learn. They understand some of the conditions that can make workers more productive. A great deal remains to be discovered. Nevertheless, insights provided by psychology can help people function better as individuals, friends, family members and workers.

 

2-What is a support group?

     

 A support group is a group of people having a common issue who meet to share their experiences. Sometimes you may not feel you need a support group.  You may have many family members and friends who provide enough support for you to cope with your illness. However, if you are feeling down or isolated or just need a shoulder outside of your home to lean on, a support group maybe very helpful.

 

3-What is a group therapy?

 

It is a group of about 6 to 10 people that meet face to face with either one or two trained therapist(s).  During the session, members decide what they want to talk about.  Interaction between group members is highly encouraged and provides each person with an opportunity to try out new ways of communicating and/or behaving.  It also provides members with an opportunity to learn more about the way they interact with others.  Group members make a commitment to the group and are instructed to keep all content discussed in the session confidential.  It is not appropriate for group members to disclose events of the group to an outside person.

 

4-What is a nutritionist?

 

A nutritionist is an alternative health practioner who works with a person’s diet to help heal or prevent disease.  Their focus is entirely within the realm of western medicine, meaning they have rigid guidelines when it comes to dietary recommendations.  They often work directly with medical doctors or in hospitals.  In many ways they are trained to treat the disease rather than the person as a whole.

 

5-Does the nutritionist only give diets?

 

The term nutritionist is subject to several interpretations: it is a health specialist who devotes professional activity to food and nutritional science, preventive nutrition, diseases related to nutrient deficiencies, and the use of nutrient manipulation to enhance the clinical response to human diseases.  They can also advise people on dietary matters relating to health, well-being and optimal nutrition.

 

6- Is clinical hypnosis safe?

 

Hypnosis is actually a state of deep relaxation. A state of deep relaxation means that you are relatively free of the usual busy thought-traffic that bombards your mind in everyday consciousness. It is becoming a more popular alternative treatment for widely divergent issues such as nail biting, improved school performance, and from smoking cessation, weight loss, anxiety, phobias, panic to depression.

Hypnosis is a safe therapeutic tool and has no side effects, but it should be used only by a trained, qualified doctor or mental health practitioner/professional.

 

7- Is everything I say confidential?

 

Of course yes, we are a team that you can trust in, it is best to be as honest as possible, even though it sometimes feels uncomfortable talking about very difficult or personal issues.  It is often difficult to open up and share your problems with a stranger and you may feel anxious during your session.  But don’t worry it is a normal feeling and we promise you to let you feel like you are making the progress or taking steps to make the necessary changes with all confidential.

 

8- Why should I choose Choices?

 

Our services

 

At Choices, our specialists provide an individualized, high standard of care, understanding and service for everyone. This service brings hope and confidence, allowing our patients to take control of their lives within a safe and secure environment.

 

Expertise and innovation

 

By maintaining firm affiliations with recognized institutions in the UK and US, we’ve developed the expertise and innovation to offer consistent and successful treatment support.