Posted by Dinah on October 12, 2004, at 9:33:34
In reply to I AM SEEING A THERAPIST TODAY..SCARED, posted by woolav on October 12, 2004, at 9:21:05
Nervous is natural in a new situation and meeting a new person.
The first meeting is usually atrociously boring as they don't know anything about you, and it's mainly history taking that they need for future sessions. You might get to address one or two of your concerns. But it's mainly "What brings you to therapy" or "What have you tried in the past to help you with your anxiety, and how did it work" and maybe some questions about your life satisfaction and circumstances.
Just don't forget that this is a good time to size your therapist up and get some information on whether it will be a good match for you. Naturally, it's probably impossible to determine if it's a good match on first meeting, but it might be easier to decide if it's a dreadful match.
And if you think of the meeting as one where you get to check her out, you might feel less self conscious. :)
Good luck, and tell us how it goes!
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