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How to Start a Therapy Session as a Therapist

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2:42 i wish more people would catch this one very good point imo
Comment from : @anahim6500

Thank you so much for this!! I am going to start grad school in the fall and I am trying to learn things to prepare myself How to conduct a session, once I start practicums, sounds daunting This helps so much!!
Comment from : @kaylac114

Was the WhatsApp group ever created?
Comment from : @christineclare6374

This is so helpful to have everything laid out like this I just finished my practicum and am headed into my internship, which means a BUNCH of intakes this month This will definitely help me start off confident, thanks Dr Fang!
Comment from : @becomingatherapist

Thank you !!!
Comment from : @shoegirl8186

I would find the leader after you
Comment from : @IanStockwell-if7sl

Ive outsmarted psychotherapists I always leave them stumped
Comment from : @FadedHolySoldier

Love the reflection on these first few minutes and how important they are
Comment from : @PREP-Registrar

Wonderful topic! I am a student and find that hearing examples of what to say in each of these scenarios so helpful if you could provide more examples of what to say would be much appreciated! Thank you for your content!
Comment from : @mixtape-mixer

I’m a USC MSW grad student This was such a helpful video Thank you so much for sharing your framework
Comment from : @lolasworldofminiatures

This is a very Anglo American approach, passive aggressive and not genuine
Comment from : @LukeXMV

i had problem catching up with very fast speech
Comment from : @Psylinguist

I saw a therapist who had really no structure at all After 4 months, she said that we were going over in time every session, and she had other patients to see I was shocked I had thought the sessions were 55 min when in reality they were 45 mins with her My therapy sessions 1 year before with a different therapist were a full hour I was blown away in a bad way that this therapist did not let me know sooner the length of the sessions I was embarrassed and immediately was trying to figure out how I was going to make up (give back the time) I went to look at my initial paperwork that I had signed and realized one of the information sheets did explain it sessions were 45 mins so it was my mistake The paperwork included stuff like HIPPA so I just signed and didn't read However, I still can't understand that she never clarified things She did eventually apologize genuinely when she found out how upset I was However, I realized that I always had this feeling she wasn't going to be honest and upfront with issues since she took 4 months to bring things up My feedback to therapists is to take the first couple minutes of a session if you need to clarify anything Before my therapist finally brought things up, I had a feeling things were off, but I pushed those feelings down Looking back, I am pretty sure this therapist may have been feeling some resentment towards me The comment that she had other patients to get to, and that were always going over in time, made me feel that she was upset I tried to stick it out with more therapy with her, hoping things would get on track, but soon after I ended therapy The therapeutic relationship felt damaged to me, and it sad and upsets me that it was over such a small thing that I feel could have been easily clarified Those first few mins of sessions would have been an easy time to set things on track early on I try to look at the few good things I got out of the therapy, but I do have a feeling much of the therapy was a waste I wish in a way I had not shared some of the deep things with her that I did
Comment from : @ww9192

I love taking one to two mins to review the treatment goal or what was done in last session
Comment from : @apple1hun

Pls is it advisable to take notes while client is with you or you make your notes after client has left?
Comment from : @ednaezekiel1498

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Comment from : @TheTarotButterfly

I'm a patient and a Veteran brI was very upset when my former therapist would always be late to start I felt I was wasting her time brI found a new therapist now Very professional brbrThanks brShawn brToronto Canada
Comment from : @Liquormans

If you follow this advice you'll be in therapy for decades! The therapist is not your friend client wants to deviate the therapist iisok with that ( what it actually means is you will never solve your original issue but you'll find many more issues once she let's you go there
Comment from : @loutirador2421

the sound machine you have going on is soooo fricckin relaxing
Comment from : @Mindsetolympics

1 Ask about their comfortability ( temperature or etc)br2 If online , ask if the connections is okay, location etcbr3 Ensure Confidentialitybr4 Have safety n symptom check in (if feeling suicidal, depression, anxiety etc) br5 Start session : so we can pick up with last time/ do u have any preferences / last time we focus on this this 1-2 summary sentences
Comment from : @bedtimewhisper2551

I was doing teletherapy on the phone (no video) and she just started every session with "how are you?" and that was itI was just expected to take it from there I found it extremely jarring I wish she had seen this video
Comment from : @JulieHerrick

You are very very good but why are you such in a hurry to say everything?
Comment from : @stratoslek2330

This is so nice 😊am a psychologist to be
Comment from : @quellentmetah1239

Thanks so much This is very helpful for me
Comment from : @Hisdesire1st

Like , like , like totally
Comment from : @KTMGUNNER

Brilliant ! I am just starting my therapeutics counselling journey and can see so much basic respect and courtesy shining through
Comment from : @jackyjb5856

Could you please let go of this artificial funny stile and speak slowly?
Comment from : @ffytgm

For consistent structure, I always open visits with “so I want to follow up on our conversation last time and the ideas we discussed trying between visits, but what do you want to make sure we address?”brbrAnd for the polite remarks walking back, I typically ask “what have you been up to today” which usually occupies the time well enough, can be interesting/relevant and is different than the bland “how are you”
Comment from : @Rorshacked

I have an idea, why don't we create a WhatsApp group so that we can get educated on what do, for beginners
Comment from : @queenwilmah5299

Helpful to review! Thank you so much, love your energy, simple straight to the point and positive attitude
Comment from : @anshardglow9426

I like this video! I'm an RD so, I find her videos helpful I especially appreciate each tip/snip-it was linked in the show notes Yay!
Comment from : @curiouscat5045

These suggestions are very helpful, especially for a therapist like me who works with quite a few clients who are working to manage heightened anxiety, stress and ADHD
Comment from : @zigtgut1

The all-important "and this is now the session" line My therapist always says "So, what's new? What's different?" I didn't even notice this right awayit's a stealth transition and it works perfectly :)
Comment from : @SABRMatt2010

Lol my therapist is always late and once I even had to wait 40 minutes but it's ok 😂👍
Comment from : @catherinerichter8317

This is helpful, thank you ! I would like to know how do you do to pass assesments (or psychological tests) for your clients in online therapy?
Comment from : @mesmerizingmuse

Hello! What about the initial meeting? To hug or not to hug? Handshake? I’m transitioning from online to in person and haven’t done much in person work Would love your thoughts!brbrAnd, note taking in-person—how do you do it? ❤
Comment from : @venus_blue25

Hello, Good tips! How do you prepare for a session in only a few minutes? Does it come with experience? Would love to know!
Comment from : @BettieBoo

Abcd
Comment from : @Ionut-lm9cj

Great content AND your approach shows what a courteous and professional therapist you are !
Comment from : @helencastiglione5513

I love these tips! I sometimes comment on the weather to ease into the session
Comment from : @encouragedlaunie

Helpful tips, thanks Marie! Great reminder to focus on clients' comfort and feeling of safety from the moment they walk in :)
Comment from : @Abby-rv6yo

An interesting watch as a grad student in practicum
Comment from : @veganscholar8348

I'm watching this as I'm waiting for my online therapy session! I'm in more of "maintenance" mode, but this stuff rings true It's all about client- centered respect
Comment from : @daveowens271

My advice "Don't Be So Horny To Begin Asking About Goals For The Future" Depending on your client he/she may have gone through with goals before To just put together goals for only the sake of having something to look forward to isn't healthy either Patient may have tried making goals before but wasn't able to make them happen Only for therapist to point out "You're Trying Too Hard You Have To Let It Happen Naturally" Sometimes you may need to rehash old attempts to figure out a new strategy Perhaps a bit more
Comment from : @danielhayes7967

Great information - as always! Thank you Any tips for an initial consultation?
Comment from : @pamelatopjian

This was a great video! So helpful!
Comment from : @neya292

Great content and detail And your info applies to consultation work in general, not just therapy!
Comment from : @LisaT1

Good topic I, too, review my notes before the client comes in Doing that is like gathering and integrating the client's, therapist-client, movement over time With that info and conceptualisation in my mind, I go the waiting room, invite the client into my office, sit down, and say, "sowhat have you been noticing"? Sometimes I say, "what's it been like to be you this past week?" brbrAfter they answer these open questions and I find out their orientation to self and world, and me, their affect, thinking, appearance, voice, I skillfully lead into the ongoing work, the goals let's say Exception: urgent, emergent issues, including safety or med management, substances, legal actions
Comment from : @homefryniles3983

This is great! brHave you done/could you do a video about ending session??
Comment from : @DeLight333

Great video with practical information I can make so adjustments to my style Thanks for what you do!
Comment from : @try-uneservices7832

This is a great video I didn’t even consider this a component 🤦🏽‍♀️ I DO IT but don’t realize it This is great to share with student clinicians Thanks 👏
Comment from : @keyrosellc