Nurturing Your Mental Health Between Therapy Sessions
Published on July 31, 2023
Embarking on the therapeutic journey opens the door to exploring your inner world, processing emotions, and fostering personal transformation. Yet, many clients at Bozeman Counseling Center share a common sentiment – a day or so after a session, they experience a sense of unease and anxiety creeping back in.
Acknowledging and supporting the progress made in therapy between sessions is crucial.
Here's a guide we provide to our clients at Bozeman Counseling Center to enhance their well-being in the intervals between sessions:
Recall A-ha Moments:
Therapy often unveils profound A-ha moments. Capture and retain these insights in the days following your session. Reflect on the uncovered aspects and see if additional revelations surface. Maintaining a dedicated notebook for such reflections can be valuable, providing a resource to share newfound insights with your therapist in the next session.
Read:
Seek recommendations from your therapist for books, blogs, or articles offering deeper insights into your concerns. While reading alone may not resolve issues, it serves as a supplementary tool to complement your therapy sessions.
Journal:
Harness the mental and physical benefits of journaling, as affirmed by research in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Beyond stress management and anxiety reduction, journaling can alleviate symptoms of depression. Dedicate time to express your thoughts and feelings on paper, enhancing self-reflection and self-awareness.
Therapy App:
Leverage technology with therapy apps like Blueprint, offered complimentary to clients at Bozeman Counseling Center. This HIPAA-secure app facilitates mood tracking, sleep monitoring, stressor identification, and note-taking for items to discuss in therapy. It can also be utilized for therapist-assigned homework, fostering a secure and connected therapeutic experience.
Engaging in any of these practices enhances the enjoyment of the time between therapy sessions and facilitates continued positive change. At Bozeman Counseling Center, our commitment extends beyond in-session support, providing tools to empower clients throughout their therapeutic journey.
If you're seeking a counselor who offers practical tools for progress and healing between your anxiety therapy sessions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at Bozeman Counseling Center. We're here to support your well-being and growth!