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What kinds of questions do therapists ask their patients?
Questions may vary based on the type of therapy and type of therapist you’re seeing.
- Why are you seeking therapy at this time?
- What do you expect from therapy?
- Have you been in therapy before?
- Are you having suicidal thoughts right now, or have you had suicidal thoughts within the past month?
What to say if a client asks you out?
Some thoughts:
- Politely, but firmly, tell him you’re not interested. You can say it however you want to: “No time to go out dancing since I’m busy planning my wedding!” will work, but “I’m so sorry but I don’t date clients!” is stronger.
- Keep it strictly professional.
- Some business isn’t worth having.
How do you deal with clients asking personal questions in therapy?
Ignore the question and move on. In those cases it may be necessary to tell the client in a firm manner that the therapy is for them and about them, and you expect to spend this time on their issues. Then return to discussion of the client’s concerns.
What personal questions should I Ask my Therapist?
It is not unusual for clients to ask their therapists personal questions, such as, “are you married?”; “do you have kids?”; and, perhaps the most problematic, “how old are you?”. (It is interesting to note that these same clients would never dream of asking their physician such invasive questions.)
Why do clients ask personal questions?
When clients ask personal questions, it may be useful to understand why they are asking the question. Usually it is because they are trying to determine if you have the life experience required to address their issue.
Should I Ask my Therapist invasive questions in the first session?
“Unless it’s directly related to the issues a client wants to address in therapy, I tend to not ask very invasive questions during the first session because I don’t want clients to feel exposed.” And remember, if there’s something you want your therapist to know, speak up.
Should therapists seek therapy for themselves?
Therapists, of course, should seek therapy for their own issues for their own well-being so they are less likely to bring their own baggage into the consultation room. (Therapists, too, struggle with the human condition and are not flawless.)