How do I deal with the “worse” feelings in therapy?

If this is just a response to discomfort and working in therapy know that the “worse” feeling will pass and know that it means you are changing and doing what you set out to do in therapy. Allow yourself to feel. It is important to be mindful of the feelings and not completely run away from them. They are informative to you and your therapist.

What happens when a therapist terminates a client?

Therapy termination can make both the therapist and client feel insecure. Therapists may wonder if they did enough to serve the client and may feel defensive if the client is unsatisfied. Clients may worry that termination is their fault or may fear leaving therapy means they will no longer have support.

How do you deal with a client who doesn’t like their therapist?

1 Explain to the client that your job is to ensure they get excellent care and that you do not feel you can meet their needs. 2 Give the client space to process their feelings. Some clients will feel rejected, particularly if they felt therapy was going well. 3 Offer a referral to a therapist who might be a better fit.

What happens when a therapist says it’s time to move on?

When a therapist and client agree that it’s time to move on, both may have mixed feelings. The client has formed a trusting and close relationship with the therapist and may have even come to see the therapist as a friend. So it’s important to be warm and supportive, but also to set clear boundaries.

Why do people around me think I’m fine with depression?

When you’re struggling with depression, most of the time, you know. The problem is, those around you may not. That’s because many of the symptoms of depression are “invisible.” So when depression appears to you, others may still think you’re “fine.”

Why do I feel like my therapist is pushing too much?

Your therapist is trying to help you facilitate change. So sometimes we push you into your discomfort to illicit a response. With the nature of therapy and mental health something can be triggered that you and your therapist are both unaware of that result in pushing too much and the symptoms increase more than we wanted them to.

Is your Therapy making you worse?

Suddenly, however, you get home from your most recent appointment and you are feeling worse. You notice you are having an increase of anxiety or depression or just overall discomfort. “Is therapy making me worse?” You ask yourself This is completely normal to happen at some point and various points along the therapy journey.