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| What should you tell a counselor?
You don’t have to tell a counselor that you’ve seen another counselor but it’s usually in your best interests to do so. You know what helped and what did not. Tell the counselor if you are taking medication. Tell the counselor if you have concerns about a particular aspect of the therapy. If you do not think the therapy is helping, say so. If you feel that you may harm yourself (or another), tell your counselor immediately —don’t wait until the end of the session. If you believe you are in danger, tell your counselor. Your counselor doesn’t expect you to be 100% honest 100% of the time. Fear of rejection, embarrassment, guilt, a desire to look good, all factor into what you disclose. Honesty will come more naturally when you begin to feel more confident in this setting. If the counselor makes a suggestion, remember that it is just that, a suggestion. You are still responsible for your decisions and actions. Discuss the frequency of sessions with your counselor. Sessions that are more than two weeks apart tend to lose continuity. |
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| Dr.Maggie |
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| © Margaret L. Cunningham, PhD 2002 |