Most common questions used to investigate
Do you feel embarrassed around your therapist?
Are you only sharing half of your experiences?
Are you only on a session for a prescription?
Do you want your therapist to fix you as a person?
Have you been doing all the tasks your therapist is asking you to do?
Do you feel like your therapist is tricking you?
Have you ever asked your therapist to sign your paperwork?
Have you ever had problems from your previous sessions?
Do you directly go to in-depth talks with your therapist?
Common conclusions
Telling important things about you can sometimes make you feel uncomfortable, but it is important not to lie or hide truths from your therapists. You don’t need to pour out every piece of information about yourself, but make sure, to be honest at all times.
Don’t just share little information about your concern, but rather tell your therapist all your feelings and how you are connected to a specific situation.
You should not just see a therapist for the sake of asking for a prescription. Medications can do good, but having a talk and personal interaction with someone who can help you is way more beneficial.
It is not your therapist’s job to fix you or solve all your problems but yourself. That’s one thing you shouldn’t ask him/her. He/she is only there to help you deal with your emotions.
You must be able to cope and do all the things your therapist is asking you to do outside the session, as it will help you progress. Telling him/her you could not do it would hinder the advancement of your therapy. If so, you can always tell why you were unable to get it done so that you can be offered a better alternative.
Therapists don't dupe you into doing whatever they want you to do. They are there to help create meaning to your life. Telling them they are just deceiving you is not appropriate as it would seem like you are not interested in any changes at all.
It is not right to ask for your paperwork to be signed especially if you aren’t inclined in the therapy session.
You should not tell your current therapist about your issue with the previous mind doctor, especially if it involves something confidential and disturbing.
It is important to engage in small talks first before telling your doctor everything about your concern. It is a way of building trust and connection before anything else.
Take it slowly and never go immediately to telling straight facts and long stories. Also, avoid telling stories that are unnecessary and can just possibly bore the conversation.
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