From: The New York Times
Are You in a Therapy Rut?
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“It’s unfortunately not uncommon to occasionally have a therapy session that feels like a dud,” said Alayna Park, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Oregon.
But if after three or four sessions you feel like you haven’t learned any new coping skills or gained a better understanding of your problem, then it’s time to speak up, either during the session or in an email.
Dr. Park suggested a few ways to kick off the discussion: “I feel like my progress has stalled,” or “I would like to transition to learning new or different coping skills,” or simply: “I feel like I’m in a therapy rut.”
It’s also valuable to ask your therapist how many sessions you might need, what your progress ought to look like and how your therapist is measuring it, said Bethany A. Teachman, a professor of psychology and the director of clinical training at the University of Virginia.
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