These relationship issues take top priority because they will impact all other areas of your therapy. This could be anything – you’re thinking about termination, you felt angry after the last session, you’re worried what she thinks of you, you had a dream about him, etc. Relationship Next: Following those business items, issues regarding the relationship with your therapist (if there are any) come next. Get all those logistical issues out of the way at the beginning. Nothing’s more awkward than ending a session with a big revelation or emotional breakthrough followed by three minutes of calendar navigation. It may help to bring it to session with you.īusiness First: Take care of scheduling and insurance questions at the start of the session. It doesn’t have to be the “Dear Diary” of your youth, just a place to record a few thoughts or feelings. Journalysis: Use a journal to reflect on your sessions and jot down things you notice about yourself during the week. Maybe you’d find it helpful to engage in… Between sessions, notice areas in your life you’d like to explore. Make it Part of Your Life: Therapy works best when you take what you’ve learned and apply it to the rest of your week.
You’ve got enough to think about during the session, the therapist can be responsible for wrapping up. Get your money’s worth by arriving 10 minutes early to catch your breath, collect your thoughts and prepare for your session.įorget the Clock: Show up early, but let the therapist be in charge of ending the session on time.
Take the Whole Hour: We call it a therapy hour but it’s only 50 minutes. We’ve read a stack of books and spent thousands of hours learning what to do in session. Clients have to learn as they go, costing them valuable time and money. Therapists have a big advantage in the therapy office. Here are a few pointers to help clients level the playing field.
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