How to get the most from therapy
How to get the most from therapy: You’ve made the decision to see a therapist in the hopes that some sort of change will occur (internal, external, relationships,etc). I offer the following guidelines that can help you get the most out of your therapy. - Have an idea of what goals you would like to accomplish(you and the therapist will develop them together) - Interview the therapist about your issue to get a sense if it is the “right fit”. It is very important that you feel comfortable with your therapist! - You are the expert on yourself, let the therapist know what your needs are - It’s OK to ask questions about therapy and approaches! - If you want “homework” assignments, let your therapist know, and conversely, if you dislike “homework”, just say so-it is OK! - Before a session, think about what you would like to discuss/sort through. - Keeping a journal to share with your therapist can be a very effective tool. - If you want your spouse, child, partner, etc to go to therapy wit...