Therapy is a beautiful way to explore your inner world, process your feelings, and inspire transformation. But my clients often tell me that a day or so after our session, they begin to feel a little lost and anxious again.
It’s important to support the progress you’ve made with your therapist in between your sessions. Here is what I advise my clients to do in between our sessions:
Keep Your A-ha Moments in Mind
Therapy is a space for profound A-ha moments. It’s important to hold onto those in the days after your session. Think more deeply about what was uncovered and see if any other information comes to the surface. Having a dedicated notebook to jot down anything that may come to you is a great idea. Bring this to your next session to share your additional insights with your therapist.
Read
Ask your therapist to recommend helpful books, blogs, or articles that may offer deeper insights into your issue. While reading about your issue will not resolve it alone, it is a great way to supplement your therapy sessions.
Journal
I have been an advocate for journaling for quite some time, so I was thrilled when research in the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that journaling has both mental and physical benefits. Journaling not only helps to manage stress and reduce anxiety, but it also can alleviate the symptoms of depression.
If you did just these three things, you would find your time between sessions more enjoyable, and it would help facilitate further positive change.
SOURCES:
https://www.foundationscounselingllc.com/blog/what-to-do-between-therapy-sessions.php
https://themighty.com/topic/mental-health/mental-health-support-tools-to-use-between-therapy-sessions/