How is therapy effective when you (typically) only talk for one hour per week?

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How is therapy effective when you (typically) only talk for one hour per week?

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A lot of it is structured around a formalized methodology or “model” like, the “linehan model” (developed by Marsha Linehan I think) that gives you tools (emotionally / mentally) to put to use in everyday life. Even workbooks and reading material, to take that one hour session with you for the week and expand on it in your personal time.

The first session is often your life map or family map or something, health etc. You unpack all of your background for them so they have context for the rest of your treatment plan. So the first session is more of an intake.

I always love how therapists listen to you, and respond with really good questions that make you think.

I miss therapy.