Improved
physical health. There is a strong mind-body
connection. Actually, many authors talk about mindbody
unity rather than connection. Emotional distress affects
our physical strength and energy. We can handle it easily
over the short term. However, long term distress
increases the body's vulnerability to a wide range of
problems because of depletion of the body's natural
resources such as immune system functioning. Similarly,
prolonged physical distress increases emotional distress.
When suffering from a physical illness of any kind, you
will heal more efficiently (and for less financial cost,
overall) when needed psychotherapy is included in the
treatment.
Enhanced
productivity. Long term emotional distress is likely
to interfere with productivity on the job. We do not do
our best when we are anxious or upset. Research shows
that a person's income often increases after effective
therapy.
Personal
Growth. Hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming are
two modalities that offer methods for making personal
change in areas such as habit control, weight control,
and enhanced performance in school, work, sports and
artistic expression.
Enhanced
Relationships. Marital therapy can lead to greater
intimacy, mutual support, and contentment. Enhancing the
relationship is economically beneficial as it helps
people avoid high legal fees for divorce. And for those
who decide to divorce, effective therapy can reduce costs
associated with bitterness expressing itself through the
courts after divorce.
