5 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR THERAPIST

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5 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR THERAPIST
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What Can I Expect From Therapy?
Many people approach therapy the way they would
any physical treatment, they feel therapy is
simply going to cure them completely. That is not
the case. It's very important for you to discuss
what exactly is the desired result, in other
words, set clear goals for your treatment. For
example, if you are undergoing depression
therapy, you might want to clearly understand
exactly what the treatment will do for you.
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How Long Will Therapy Last?

• Many people and therapists get into therapy from
  a sustained long-term perspective. In fact, many
  people believe therapy will go on for the rest of
  their life.
• Therapy needn't be a never-ending part of your
  life. But in order to get out of it, it's
  important for you to set a realistic timeline
  with your psychologist.
• Building on our first point, you again need to
  define goals that should get achieved within time
  frames.

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Will I Need Medication?

• The need for medication may not be in the picture
  when you first approach the issue. However, very
  often therapists do suggest medicinal
  intervention to support their therapy efforts.
• It's always a good idea to bring this up with
  your therapist right at the outset and discuss
  any possible reservations or doubts you might
  have.
• Very often, patients themselves prefer opting for
  medicines to deal with their issues. Again, it's
  important to discuss this with your therapist and
  determine your options.

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How Expensive Will It Be?

• Let's fact it, whether you are going in for
  couples therapy in Mumbai or an individual
  session, therapy can take a severe toll on your
  finances if your medical plan does not cover it.
• Discussing this issue with your therapist right
  from the outset will help you determine a course
  of action that works well for the both of you.
• Many therapists are flexible enough to offer you
  a treatment plan that can accommodate your means
  without compromising on care.

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What Is Expected From Me?
A therapist is not a magician who'll work his
magic and miraculously cure you. It is a two way
street that requires dedicated involvement from
your end. Discuss with your counselor or
therapist about what they expect from you beyond
the therapy sessions. This will help you actively
work on your problems and gain better insights
into your treatment process. 
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THANK YOU
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