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Can you say everything to your therapist?
What can I tell my therapist? The short answer is that you can tell your therapist anything – and they hope that you do. It’s a good idea to share as much as possible, because that’s the only way they can help you.
Can you ask to see your therapist’s notes?
How can I get a copy of my notes? You can ask your therapist for a copy of your notes.
Can therapists write doctors notes?
A therapist can’t actually write a doctors note as that’s a medical certification however there’s no harm in your therapist explaining in a letter if you are too unwell to do overtime!
Should you let your therapist know you’re grateful for their help?
It’s not the sort of situation where you can just send an edible arrangement and call it a day. What I’ve learned, though, is that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with letting your therapist know how grateful you are for their impact on your life. They like being told they’re doing a good job, too, you know.
What should you not talk to your therapist about?
Your therapist should never question your decisions or try to influence them, unless you are hurting yourself or thinking about suicide. She couldn’t seem to relate to my desire to date monogamously out of respect for my partner, so we parted ways. 11. They constantly avoid to talk about your progress in therapy or lack thereof.
Do you feel more vulnerable when you take risks?
Not only do you actually “feel” more vulnerable, but your awareness of your own vulnerability has increased as well. “Conscious vulnerability” is a vulnerability you choose to lean into. When you get serious about taking a personal, professional, or social risk, you open yourself up to being hurt (laughed at, ridiculed, teased, or embarrassed).
What happened when I stopped trying so hard to try in therapy?
Looking back, though, I can see that some of the most important growth I’ve had in therapy actually happened when I stopped trying so hard to please my therapist. In fact, the most powerful moments we’ve shared together were when I had the courage to tell him things that I was absolutely convinced I shouldn’t say.