How to get the most out of counseling
Adapted by permission from Marina Williams, MA, LMHC No one wants to waste their time, and let's face it, those copays add up, so I decided to distribute this article to help you get the most out of your counseling. As a therapist, I love helping clients get better. Some of the changes I've witnessed have been simply amazing and I consider myself fortunate to have played a part in a person completely altering their lives for the better. Because I want all of my clients to be able to experience this type of change, I asked myself, why is it that some clients improve so quickly and dramatically while others linger in therapy for years without making any real improvements? Was it something special about the nature of these clients in particular? As it turns out, the characteristics that make someone an "ideal" client are quite simple and anyone can implement them. I've found that just sharing this information with my clients has caused all my clients overall to...