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6 Common Concerns First-Time Therapy Clients Have - And How to Overcome Them!
6 Common Concerns First-Time Therapy Clients Have - And How to Overcome Them!

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel terrifying—you might not know what to expect, how it will go, or if it will even work. While seeking mental health support is one of the most empowering decisions you can make, it's completely normal to have questions and concerns before your first session. Whether you're feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety or unsure about opening up to a stranger, you're not alone—these feelings are shared by many first-time clients. Keep reading to explore how you can overcome these typical worries and face therapy head-on.

Silent Struggle: How Body- Checking Affects Mental Health (Copy)
Silent Struggle: How Body- Checking Affects Mental Health (Copy)

Body-checking is the compulsive act of looking at, and scrutinizing your body. This manifests as an obsessive preoccupation with your appearance and repeatedly checking your body image in mirrors or reflective surfaces, using scales or tape-measures to keep track of weight and measurements, repeatedly evaluating how your clothes look, pinching skin, among other self-destructive behaviors. In today’s social-media and appearance-world, it is easy to compare ourselves to others, especially with regard to our bodies. While body-checking might be a temporary method of attempting to feel better about certain areas of your body, it can ultimately lead to distorted perceptions and greater feelings of loss, judgment, depression and obsessional behavior.

Riding the Wave: Managing Binge Eating Through Urge Surfing
Riding the Wave: Managing Binge Eating Through Urge Surfing

What is Urge Surfing? Urge surfing is an effective visual mindfulness technique for controlling undesirable behaviors. It is especially useful in binge eating recovery. How do I Use Urge Surfing? Urge surfing is a way of ‘riding’ out cravings, in a safe and attuned manner. The first step is to label the sensation as you begin to feel the urge or craving. For example, you may desire to binge at the end of a stressful day or after a fight with a friend. If you are able to, move yourself to a quiet space and relax your eyes.

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