Getting the Most Out of Therapy

Be open and honest

You've taken the first step, that you decided to take some time for therapy! At first, on May take a bit for you to get to know and trust your counselor. It may be tempting to hold back uncomfortable information or to avoid painful issues. However, it will be very difficult for your counselor will help you. To get the most out of your session, it is important to be open and honest, not only with their advisor, but more importantly, with you.

Also, let your counselor know if you disagree with them, or if you are in therapy is bothering you. In this way, you can find the best way for cooperation in your treatment. Addressing issues that come between you and your therapist May also help to work on bigger problems in your life. If you think that your current advisor is not a good option for you, it's OK to ask for a referral to someone else.

Take an active role in the treatment of

therapy will be most useful for you if you are clear about what goals you want to work on, and about any preferences you May have on how to work on them. You and your counselor should discuss this in the first few sessions your treatment. It also helps to think for a bit before each session, reflecting on the week, and have an idea of what you want to focus on in therapy that day.

Keep in mind that therapy is not a simple process

takes courage. Occasionally you May have to experience painful emotions, face painful truths, or even consider some of the prior convictions. Knowing that this is a normal part of therapy can help you persevere through the tough parts.

The practice of new skills and try new ideas,

can talk about changing things forever, but it is putting these ideas into action that really makes a difference. Most therapy is done outside the office of adviser.

Do not get too comfortable

I hope you will be able to work toward a time when you do not need more consultant. Sometimes, too comfortable, where you can be difficult to make progress in therapy. This is a wonderful thing, if you feel comfortable, safe and secure, while in counseling. But at some point, it is important to "graduate" from the need for additional support.