5 things a therapist wants you to know
I found this somewhere and it resonated with me.
If you think saying something will shock me or disgust me, say it. I’ve probably heard it before and if you’re scared to say it, it may be important.
Boundaries are my concern, and I have years of training and experience in maintaining safe and healthy boundaries. I’ll let you know right away if there’s a problem.
You don’t need to “look good” to me, physically or emotionally. Let me see the real you. Therapy is one of the few places you can do that safely.
The success of your therapy depends about 1/3 on my skills and talent, and about 2/3 on your motivation, commitment, hard work and willingness to take some risks.
I love you. I won’t say it that way, but I do. It’s not a feeling, it’s a decision and a commitment to you and your well being and happiness.