Top 5 Strategies to Approach Your Therapy Sessions
These are strategies recommended for mainly adults seeking to improve their overall therapy experience.
Reflect: on whether you and your therapist are a "good fit." Self-reflection questions to consider: Can I feel comfortable talking to them? Can I feel heard and understood? Can I develop a safe relationship with my therapist after a reasonable amount of time (i.e., 4-6 sessions, may vary for others)?
Check in: with yourself after your session to see if you are either able to express yourself, gain skills, and/or feeling more emotionally balanced. Self-compassionate reminder: progress can take time depending on the severity of your symptoms.
Goal: Attend session with a general goal in mind. If you can't figure out what your goal is then the purpose of sessions can be unclear. Clarifying therapy expectations initially is important.
Notes: You can take brief notes during your telehealth session. This can help you stay focused and remember topics discussed.
Practice: Take what you learned from session and try to intentionally put it into practice in your daily life. This can help you make progress more quickly.