Intake Appointment

[BigBear]

Since I'm new at therapy (receiving not giving), I thought I'd keep a record for anyone concerned about starting therapy.

So, here goes!

Bear

 

[BigBear]

I found the the following. It appears to be notes for T's for how to conduct an IA (Intake Appointment).

http://Intake.ppt

Bear

 

[intothelight]

Bear,

It's OK and really not at all that bad. Just a lot of questions, so relax and answer them to the best of your ability.

Wishing you the best.

Deb

 

[BigBear]

Thanks Deb!

 

[BloomInWinter]

Yes, absolutely tell it like it is. It'll save you a lot of headaches down the road.

My 'diversionary tactics' of avoidance caused my T. to focus on things that really weren't the big deal I made them out to be as I tried to steer the conversation from the big stuff.

Good luck...I'm cheering for you, dear (((((((BigBear)))))))!!!

PS - My hubby now likes and trusts his T. very much and has unloaded a lot of hurts that he's been carrying around for a long time.

 

[BigBear]

So, I've looked at several lists of questions for intake counselors. I won't delude myself that I know what they are going to ask. I do however feel comforted that I know what kind of things to expect.

Being who I am however, I don't plan to stop there. I plan to fill them out. And in some cases expand on them. That is to get my thoughts in order. Will I actually do it? It has been known to happen, but in that sense I am not dependable.

More later (Maybe...)

Bear

 

[nimkekaa]

A good T will help you feel more at ease.