Morita therapy
Morita Therapy
Morita Therapy was developed in a Japanese mental hospital by Shoma Morita, psychiatrist. Morita was of the belief that the feelings that are experienced are natural responses to life circumstances and scenario. Therefore this understanding is important for normal functioning, the treatment attempt to show the patients how internal conflicts can overcame by accepting them as part of life. The implementation of habitual thinking is done, which enhances the patient’s learning process. It is important to realize that every individual is afraid of something or other. The process of overcoming the fear and working through them efficiently marks the success of human life and also demands necessary skills, which one must keep learning.
What to expect?
The basic focus of Morita Therapy is upon recognizing the psychological function of the patient and seeking for the emotion that makes them feel uncomfortable. It has been observed frequently that people tend to level them with unnecessary feeling rather than understanding the root cause of the feeling. Thereby, the goal is to free the person from focusing their attention on the concept of their "self" by making them look at what they truly requires and desires in life. It is comparatively easier to practice a life that is undesirable because people usually believe that they are not capable of accomplishing what they are truly looking for. This forms the basis of most internal struggle.
How Morita Therapy Works
Morita Therapy proceeds through diagnosing a patient by uncovering their worries as well as figuring out their discomforting factors. The therapist unfolds the present state of the mind of the patient so that they can enlighten them with the procedure to get away from labyrinth confined way of thinking. The patient should be interested in the procedure of change and adhere to the plan that have been worked out by the client and the therapist in unison. When the patient is dealing with an internal conflict it usually indicates that they are not pursuing what the true desire of their life. Instead, they might be meeting the social expectation that have been placed upon them.
The therapist teaches their client about the basic assumption of Morita Therapy; throughout these sessions, the illustration procedure continues and the client is taught the use of these techniques and also encouraged to focus on extrovert goals instead of inner conflict. The patient is then expected to soon get in touch with their innermost desires and feel enthusiastic about achieving personal goals. Thus, ensuring enhancement of the patient’s motivation.
When is Morita Therapy Used?
As it is assumed that most of the problems in the life of an individual is created by the way they perceive their needs and put less regard to the actual desires. Therefore, the therapy largely aims at reorienting the clients towards the goals of life which is necessary at that very moment. When an individual loses the correct direction about self growth, there arises lack of motivation, which results in different types of psychological distress. Ensuring proper motivation can therefore act as an insulator for an individual from sinking into further distress.
Role of therapist:
As the therapist proceeds by uncovering one's desires they will soon support the individual in strategizing a plan. After devising the treatment plan, the client is encouraged to focus on a goal instead of their own thought process. As the time passes, the patient can starts the execution of a new approach that assists them get through the day much efficiently with less worrying about an internal conflict.
REFERENCE
Chang, S. C. (2011, Dec). Psychotherapy and culture. morita therapy: An illustration.