Having scripts for what to say your first time talking with a therapist can help ease initial nerves.
Here are some for six common scenarios.
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Its their job to work with your anxiety, apprehension, discomfortyou name it, she says.
Therapy is a place where you get to just be as you are.
From this less stressed state, we can move forward.
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I just wanted to share that and unload some of what Ive been carrying.
Let that liberate you and allow you to speak freely, she says.
We all create stories in our heads about what our first session will look like, Sosa says.
Sometimes these expectations are realistic, sometimes theyre not.
Instead of waiting and possibly being disappointed at the end, discuss with your therapist.
So what exactly do you say here?
you’re able to move at your own pace if you feel uncomfortable sharing everything right away.
Be patient with yourself and your process, she adds.
It might feel intimidating, yet this is a great place to practice being assertive, she says.
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you might respond with:
What do you mean?orCan you ask that question differently?
I want to discuss it eventually.
Can we come back to that?
Therapy is kind of like dating, sometimes the client/therapist match isnt a good fit, Sosa says.
Dont be discouraged; keep looking; theres plenty of therapists in the sea.
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