train stringlengths 48 32.8k |
|---|
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] I have so many issues to address. I have a history of sexual abuse, I�m a breast cancer survivor and I am a lifetime insomniac. I have a long history of depression and I�m beginning to have anxiety. I have low self esteem but I�ve been happily married for almost 35 years.
I�ve never had counseling abou... |
<s> [INST] What are the basic skills a good counselor needs to have?[/INST]1) An awareness of their own incompetence and inexperience with events in your life;2) An awareness of how the body, mind, emotions, spirit, and others all intertwine and activate one another;3) How to work to use these connections to have you i... |
<s> [INST] What are the basic skills a good counselor needs to have?[/INST]Here is a list of skills I use every session, and a short explanation of what they are:Reflecting: Paraphrasing what clients have said so that they know you understand themValidating: Helping clients to know that their point of view is valuable ... |
<s> [INST] What are the basic skills a good counselor needs to have?[/INST]I think that the most important skill a good counselor has is the ability to empathize (whether that be natural empathy, or trained, empathy is essential.) A good counselor also knows the difference between identifying with their client, and emp... |
<s> [INST] What are the basic skills a good counselor needs to have?[/INST]To be non-judgemental, know who they themselves are, be able to step forward and ask questions with ease and grace into painful emotional areas.Also to respect human difference in accomplishing basic life tasks and everyday living.</s> |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]There are typically three reasons why therapy is terminated:1) Client has met therapy goals2) Client is not progressing�3) Therapist is not a good fit for clientIn order to properly assess whether therapy... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]Hello. The end of the counselor/client relationship is one of mutual respect and engagement. Counseling sessions can end for any number of reasons. Among them are the client's inability to make forward pr... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]Hopefully both the client and counselor would together decide when to terminate counseling sessions. It's really helpful for the client to leave counseling with a solid sense of what he or she has accompl... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]There are different reasons why a counselor may seek to terminate with a client and these will each have different processes by which the counselor will come to that decision. Here are a few examples.�The... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]From the very beginning of counseling sessions I emphasize that the work will and must end at some point.In counseling there is an arc to the process. A beginning, middle and end.�I am always digging, sea... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]For most:� When the money/insurance runs out.When best:� When the job is done... and you're feeling much better.</s> |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]To be able to identify a clear ending to a counseling relationship, we must have a clear understanding of the goals and limitations of treatment.� Usually, during the initial evaluation, I identify my cli... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]It is usually time to end counseling sessions when it is clear to both the client and the counselor that therapeutic goals have been reached and enough improvement has been made that the client can contin... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]As a therapist who believes in client self-determination above most other elements of the process, I want to as much as possible leave it up to the client to determine when they are finished. In the case ... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]Ideally, termination should be a mutual process. It's not that the therapist kicks the client out at some point and says, "Okay, you're done." Rather, over time the client will decrease the frequency with... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]For a therapist, deciding to end counseling sessions or terminate working with a client is a thoughtful and intentional decision. One that is not entered into lightly.�While there are many considerations ... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]In general, I usually let the client decide when this should occur, sometimes with some clients it will be a joint agreement, but even in that case it should weigh mostly on what the client feels. In shor... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]I will work with clients and continually review progress with them and determine if counseling is helping.� If a client appears to have less to talk about in sessions, appears more stable for a period of ... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]There are several reasons for a counselor to decide to end counseling. �A major reason to end counseling is if the counselor feels that he or she does not have the skills or experience to work with the cl... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]Counseling ends when the client has received the maximum benefit from the therapist. Even if the therapist believes the client is not making progress, the client may feel they are improving and receiving ... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]Goodbyes can be hard.
Chances are most of the goodbyes you have experienced in your life have been
difficult. Saying goodbye to a therapist can be different. It can be an
opportunity to create a healthy e... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]In the best case scenario, it's a mutual discussion and decision. If not, �I've had the discussion initiated both ways, by me, when I sense the client has gone has far as they want, by lack of interest in... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]In my therapy practice the decision to end therapy is mutually made together with the patient.Otherwise, the person can end up with a sense of tremendous rejection and abandonment.The way you'll both know... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]Hi there,�There are a number of reasons why a therapeutic relationship might end including, but not limited to the client reaching their goals, the client reaching a place of acceptance where they wish to... |
<s> [INST] How does a counselor decide when to end counseling sessions or to terminate working with a client?[/INST]This is a question that is very specific to each person. There are definitely some variables, but I can give you some general ideas for when counseling might end:When a client has met all of their goals, ... |
<s> [INST] What are some difficulties that a counselor can encounter when dealing with a client?[/INST]Dang right!� :)Heh heh, and correct me if I'm wrong... and, if we are truly professionals, we should be able to handle even the most bumptious of folks, now shouldn't we? ;)It's like a mechanic who knows his way aroun... |
<s> [INST] What are some difficulties that a counselor can encounter when dealing with a client?[/INST]Yes, just like some relationships outside of our work are more difficult than others. But, I would not say that the "client is more difficult," rather the dynamic between myself and the client, which constitutes a rel... |
<s> [INST] What are some difficulties that a counselor can encounter when dealing with a client?[/INST]Each counselor will have their own list of "difficulties" in doing therapy work with a client. �Even if clinically trained similarly, since counselors are human then their response to your question will reflect their ... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Yes, Counseling provides an area for people to speak to an unbiased professional about their concerns to address their unique needs. While length of time varies, counseling is a process and can be done from as little as one session to multiple se... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Hi! �Great question. �I believe counseling does help people! Of course, I am a therapist, so I would think that! :) �Seriously - I think therapy and counseling allow us to understand ourselves, our motivations and the things that bring us happine... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Counseling provides a safe environment for people to explore the beliefs about the challenges in life. The various types(modalities/techniques) of counseling serve as guides for specific individual's personal journeys.</s> |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Yes, counseling helps a lot of people, especially when there is a good rapport between the counselor and their client. Knowing your counselor is someone who is really on your side and wants to see you grow past your difficulties into a healthy, h... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Counseling definitely helps people!� I have seen so many positive changes from those willing to engage in the counseling process.� Having a safe place to openly share concerns with an objective listener really is therapeutic and can make a huge d... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Hi there! Thank you for your question. It's a great question and one that many people want to know the answer to. The short answer is, YES! Counseling can be very helpful to people struggling with many different things. There has been a lot of re... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Counselling offers a number of ways to help one to improve their situation. �For some, this process can take a very long, winding path of self-discovery, while, for others, they are seeking a purposeful, solution-based way to approach and manage ... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]There are multiple ways that counseling helps people. The most basic is that it gives you someone to talk to about and through what you are facing. It is better than a friend because this is a space for your stuff and you get to focus on what you... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]A counselor can do a few things that can be helpful:1) Give you a space where you can explore what's in your head without worrying about being judged or punished.2) Help you better understand yourself, your choices, your motivations.3) Give you t... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]No, not really;And it's impossible for it to, anyway;And, this is isn't some sort of "you did it all yourself" kind of blather;Because:1) In most outcomes, if a man or woman simply does nothing and waits, most of the time, they get better... (the... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]You are asking a room full of counselors, and so I am going to guess that we may be a bit biased :). My answer is this: sometimes. Many people benefit from counseling and when counseling works those benefits can show up through positive improveme... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Counseling is a collaborative process which involves the development of a confidential, unique, therapeutic, helping relationship. This relationship is unlike any other as the counselor will act as a facilitator in helping you better understand y... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Yes, counseling can help people.How this happens is bc the counselor can guide the person or couple into deeper areas of their thoughts and emotions than the person or partners would typically avoid or not even realize they are avoiding.Also, a c... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Experts have defined counseling as a healing relationship that helps patients by providing a space to vent, process and receive unconditional support.� Many of my clients have expressed that they are able to find their own answers during the sess... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]I love this question! Some people shy away from counseling because they think since they already talk about how they feel to their relatives or friends they shouldn't need a counselor. However, if you are having a difficult time, counseling can b... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Hello. Yes, counseling can be beneficial to many people. One of the effective components to effective therapy, is when the client becomes willing to participate in the counseling. I don't mean just show up and listen to the counselor for 45-50 mi... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]I believe that counseling (and finding a GOOD therapist)
will be of significant help when the individual seeking therapy desires change,
improvement, and overall growth. Most counseling involves homework and a level
of commitment outside of sessi... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Counseling allows us to have a sacred space, a space that is set apart from the outside world, it is a space of non-judgement and exploration. Being that the universe is not made for us and that the the world tends to be a fairly untamed place at... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]Counseling can go a long way in improving your mental health.�Counseling helps you to get new perspective on your life and problems.Talking about your problems with a counselor gives them substances and something to get a handle on. Talking about... |
<s> [INST] Does counseling really do anything that can help people?[/INST]A lot of things affect how helpful counseling is for each person, including at least these things, but often many others:The therapeutic alliance (this refers to the bond, connection, or trust between the client and the counselor)What the person ... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Hello. First, I am so sorry you are experiencing these feelings. They can be intense, I will do my best to offer some suggestions or thoughts that I ... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It can be uncomfortable talking to someone about your life in the great detail that is normally necessary for counseling to be beneficial. Since you'... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]If you have only been to a couple of sessions, it makes sense that you might still feel apprehensive at first. Therapy is hard work! You may be talki... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Hi there,�Thank you for your question. It's absolutely ok to feel nervous going to therapy. I have experienced anxiety going to see my own therapist.... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Thank you for your question. It's completely normal and natural to feel nervous before a therapy session. Many people report having felt this way.�I ... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Sure, why not!It's nerve-wracking to go to a man or woman you've never met before and who is a total stranger, that you are paying to take an interes... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]What you are experiencing is extremely normal. Opening up to someone you don't know from a can of paint can elicit some uncomfortable feelings and ma... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It�s very normal to be nervous going into therapy. You are being vulnerable and honest, which is always scary, no matter how many times you do it. Th... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It depends on your definition of "normal"!:) I would say that the average client I see feels some level of nervous energy when they come into their s... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Therapy can feel very weird to begin with - think about it, how often do we go and tell a relative stranger our deepest, darkest thoughts in the rest... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It takes a lot of courage to go to therapy.� I have gone myself as a Counselor and know what that feeling is like. This is normal but hopefully you h... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Therapy does not work overnight, oftentimes it is a lifelong struggle, the therapists job is not to "cure" you or to remove something but rather to m... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Yes, feeling nervous for the first few or several sessions of therapy, is completely normal.Therapy is an unusual way to have a conversation with som... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It is absolutely normal to be nervous about therapy. �Many people take years to make the decision to start counseling and although it is a safe place... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Yes, it is completely normal to feel anxious about therapy. Therapy often explores topics and feelings that are uncomfortable. The ultimate goal of t... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]For some people it's absolutely normal to feel nervous about coming to therapy. � It's sometimes hard to share our emotions and feelings with someone... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Well, it's generally okay to feel anxious or nervous about going into therapy, particularly in the beginning because the process of being open about ... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Certainly.</s> |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]of �I would love to know a little bit more about what's going on in your life but I will attempt an answer.Yes, you could still be shaky and nervous ... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It is absolutely a typical response.� Many of my clients are nervous the first couple of times we meet.� This is�essentially a stranger�with whom�you... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It's normal to feel a little anxiety--after all it's an important encounter for you. �My suggestion is to discuss this with your therapist, let him/h... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Hello there.� You ask about being nervous and shaky walking in to your therapy session and want to know if its normal? ...� I realize there a few way... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]"Normal" can be an insidious word to use because it can undermine your sense of worth. �It implies there's one particular way you should be behaving ... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]Everyone has different experiences going to therapy. Being nervous can be a typical emotion one might feel. Emotions are our body's way of telling us... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]I would be more concerned with how is this being addressed in therapy. Therapy can be a rewarding process, however often times we do not pay much att... |
<s> [INST] I've gone to a couple therapy sessions so far and still everytime I walk in I get nervous and shaky. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling like this?[/INST]It is totally normal - you have a lot riding on this and you're invested! Think about why you feel so shaky - is it something about the therapist or ... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Hello,�There are many ways to approach a counselor and starting the process, however they all start with picking up the phone. �It's most definitely an uncomfortable feeling, but once that first step is taken it is often met with a wave of relief.�My reco... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Most counselors are very approachable and many offer a 15 minute chat by phone to allow you to talk about your issue, and to get a feel for the counselor. �If you like what you hear by phone, the next step is to set up a face-to-face meeting. Studies show... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Hi! Great question! My suggestion would be to google therapists in your area. �One great website is called Psychology Today, which is a National site. �You can search for therapists in your zip code and search more specifically for the issue you are seeki... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Hello. Counseling often begins way before the client ever actually calls the local therapist. There is often a tipping point in the internal struggle that the client experiences, where they can no longer deal with the issues on their own and thus giving t... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Usually people call me by phone, they introduce themselves, we chat for a bit, then we schedule a time for their appointment</s> |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Honestly, don't :(Talk with your close friends, first (y'know, the ones you actually can tell sh*t to, not the more surface level ones, god-bless-their-souls...Be with your family; should you have a fine relationship with them, tell them and utilize them;... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Great question!� You can find a counselor by doing an internet search or by asking your doctor for a referral.� Once you have the name and contact information for a therapist you want to meet with, give them a call.� Some therapists will provide a free 15... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Great question. Too often people search for the help they need via a phone book or a basic internet search. When looking for a new person to add to your team, whether it be a Counselor, Plumber, or Mechanic, it is important to know as much as you reasonab... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]I'd recommend looking on psychologtoday.com, reading the bio's of potential therapists who you think you would relate best with, then contact them through e-mail or on the phone.</s> |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]Hi,�Reaching out on this site was a great first step! To start counseling, I would recommend looking up counselors and thinking about what sort of counselor would be a good fit. See if they have areas of focus that line up with your goals, and never be af... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]I have found that if you go to my website and fill out the form, I can usually get back to you within 24 hours. In my most efficient instances, I've been able to set-up a consultation within a couple of days, which is just 15 minutes by phone, to chat a l... |
<s> [INST] How does a person start the counseling process?[/INST]A great place to start is at www.psychologytoday.com.� You can search by location and identify therapists who have expertise in your area of concern.� Once you find a few people that fit your criteria, read about them on Psychology today as well as check ... |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.