Posted by Emily Elizabeth on March 30, 2009, at 19:11:48
In reply to Re: First 3 words in a session?, posted by Kenya on March 30, 2009, at 16:38:31
I'm both a client and and a therapist, so I can answer your question "from both sides of the couch." I think it is very common to talk about "unimportant" things to warm up. Really, it all is important in one way or another. It helps your T to have a little context for what is happening in your life. I think when your T said that it wasn't therapy, she was cautioning against spending the whole hour recounting your week.
I liked your idea about starting the session "Today I feel..." Why not try it and tell us how it goes?
Above all, remember what your T said--it's your session. There is no right or wrong way to start. Whatever you do, it's important that you feel that it is helpful. And you feel safe and comfortable.
Best,
EE
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