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| What should you tell a counselor? |
| If you have seen a therapist in the past, it is in your best interests to say so. You know what helped and what did not. |
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| Tell the counselor if you have concerns about a particular aspect of the therapy. |
| Tell the counselor if you are taking medication. |
| 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 don't think the therapy is helping, say so. |
| If you believe you are in danger, tell your counselor. |
| If the counselor makes a suggestion, remember that it is just that, a suggestion. You are still responsible for your decisions and actions. |
| 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. |
| Discuss the frequency of sessions with your counselor. Sessions more than two weeks apart tend to lose continuity. |