Would more men be open to going to therapy if they had resources tailored specifically for them, and if the office had Emotional Support Animals for appointment use?
Would more men be open to going to therapy if they had resources tailored specifically for them, and if the office had Emotional Support Animals for appointment use?
I wouldn’t object to having a dog to pet in an appointment but don’t think it’s entirely necessary. Like anything, though, it’s best when tailored for the needs of the patient so no harm in offering it. The important part is developing rapport between the therapist and patient so they both feel comfortable discussing uncomfortable topics. If that isn’t working out, maybe it’s time to get a referral to a colleague.
This ends up kinda like one of those “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” situations though, it’s not always easy to advocate for yourself and you may not even know what you need yet when you’re unfamiliar with the process. I think it’s less a matter of needing to change what sort of therapy is available and more about changing our attitudes toward therapy so the contents of one’s underwear isn’t seen as relevant (aside from the cases where it very specifically is).