Why do you keep asking me what I feel? To be honest, I don’t feel much.
That may be true. But if I ask what you’re [read more]
But I don’t have any trauma. Nothing really bad ever happened to me. My childhood was normal. And I know my parents loved me. So I don’t understand what my childhood has to do with how I’m feeling now.
This is one of the most challenging subjects you will [read more]
But if the memories are painful, why bother? Maybe they should stay forgotten.
Processing painful of childhood experiences isn’t about some homeopathic discharge [read more]
You keep asking me about my childhood, but I really don’t remember much.
If your therapist asks you for a memory from childhood [read more]
Okay, but I still don’t get it. How can having a conversation help me change?
Having an open, honest conversation about a subject—whether a recent [read more]
But how can just talking help me change?
Well, let’s be clear. In therapy, you’re not just talking. [read more]
Can people really change?
Some people really seem to enjoy saying that they don’t—perhaps [read more]
Should I plan what I’m going to say?
Try to strike a balance between being prepared with a [read more]
What should I bring to therapy?
You may want to bring a notebook and a pen [read more]
Okay, I’m in therapy. So what should I do?
Pour your heart out. Be honest. Don’t censor yourself. Say [read more]
