The
first step in any new direction can be the most difficult to take. Congratulations, you have made the first big step!
Now, here are some suggestions to keep in mind with regard to getting the most out of therapy:
My Best Results -
Over the past two decades I have done therapy with people from all walks of life, adults
to children, and all sorts of issues. I have learned a few things along the way.
Depending on the problems being
addressed, therapy can be brief, or may take up to a year or more. On average, effective therapy happens in 8 to 15 sessions
over the course of three to six months.
Without a doubt, I can say that the best results are experienced
when appointments are kept on a regular basis, and when the goals are clearly stated.
Realistic Expectations -
Here's a sure fire way to become frustrated
and quit therapy:
1) Expect that each session is going to yield good feelings.
2) Expect that each session will produce fantastic insights.
3) Expect that in each session you get all of your money’s worth.
Here's a practical
and realistic approach:
1) Expect therapy to be an experience in which some sessions
will end in good feelings, and others will end with painful feelings to learn from.
2) Expect that some sessions produce insights, and others may produce temporary puzzlement.
3) Figure out for yourself how much you can afford
to spend on your mental health, budget that per month, and then forget about it, so that you can focus on the therapy and
not the dollar.
Good Planning -
I am a big believer
in the idea that we can only get to a destination that has been determined. The most effective way that you can achieve goals
in therapy is to clearly identify them. I have the most success with my clients who set clear goals with me.
This
worksheet can give you some ideas on how to do this.
Notification -
I know how busy things can get, so I would be glad to notify you of your upcoming appointment
by emailing you. Let me know if you are interested in a reminder.
No show - late
cancellations -
Charles
does follow an office policy regarding cancellations. In the case of a no show, or when 24 hour notice was not given please
be prepared to pay the fee of $30 while on the phone when calling to reschedule a session.
Please do not put the secretary in
the uncomfortable position of having to ask for the payment, let her know that you are ready to make the payment and do so
at that time.
A commitment in scheduling an appointment
is make to you and it is expected that you make that same commitment.
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