How to Prepare<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>Psychotherapist led life-coach session<\/h3>\n<\/div>You\u2019ve already done quite a lot by this point, so why not just \u2018do\u2019 nothing<\/em>?<\/h4>\nIf that seems like an almost unbearable thought, then reflect upon what it is that you are hoping for from this process of therapy\/life coaching with a psychotherapist?<\/span><\/p>\nIf you live in the Guelph, ON area and are meeting with me in-person, there\u2019s not much else for you to do other than \u201cshow up\u201d at the allotted time.<\/p>\n
If you live elsewhere, or just prefer to meet online, then you\u2019ll want to:<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>You\u2019ve made your appointment, now how should you prepare for it?<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Decide where you will be, physically, during our call. I recommend someplace quiet, comfortable, and above-all, private.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure you have a strategy to avoid interruptions during our session, such as by incoming calls and\/or incoming people!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Consider making notes of our session as well as any pre- and post-session thoughts or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Have water and tissues handy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Even if you do\u00a0none<\/strong> or only some of these things, our session can still proceed. Consider that an in-person, psychotherapist led, life-coach session can be switched-out to a video session if need-be. The bottom line is: DON\u2019T TURN BACK NOW.<\/p>\nRemember, your first session is free, just grab a pen and paper or make an audio recording of WHAT you are saying to yourself at the moment when you find yourself wanting to cancel. And,\u00a0instead<\/strong>\u00a0of cancelling, tell me about it at the beginning of our session!<\/p>\nYes, this is messy and you may not be as prepared as you want or wish to be. You aspire to get \u201cthe most\u201d out of our time and it is not going as planned\u2026\u00a0it\u2019s okay<\/strong>. There is gold glimmering in that darkness of disappointment, in the imperfection of it all\u2026 let\u2019s shine a (compassionate) light on it together!<\/p>\nSincerely,<\/p>\n
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Psychotherapist led life-coach session<\/h3>\n<\/div>You\u2019ve already done quite a lot by this point, so why not just \u2018do\u2019 nothing<\/em>?<\/h4>\nIf that seems like an almost unbearable thought, then reflect upon what it is that you are hoping for from this process of therapy\/life coaching with a psychotherapist?<\/span><\/p>\nIf you live in the Guelph, ON area and are meeting with me in-person, there\u2019s not much else for you to do other than \u201cshow up\u201d at the allotted time.<\/p>\n
If you live elsewhere, or just prefer to meet online, then you\u2019ll want to:<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>You\u2019ve made your appointment, now how should you prepare for it?<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Decide where you will be, physically, during our call. I recommend someplace quiet, comfortable, and above-all, private.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure you have a strategy to avoid interruptions during our session, such as by incoming calls and\/or incoming people!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Consider making notes of our session as well as any pre- and post-session thoughts or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Have water and tissues handy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Even if you do\u00a0none<\/strong> or only some of these things, our session can still proceed. Consider that an in-person, psychotherapist led, life-coach session can be switched-out to a video session if need-be. The bottom line is: DON\u2019T TURN BACK NOW.<\/p>\nRemember, your first session is free, just grab a pen and paper or make an audio recording of WHAT you are saying to yourself at the moment when you find yourself wanting to cancel. And,\u00a0instead<\/strong>\u00a0of cancelling, tell me about it at the beginning of our session!<\/p>\nYes, this is messy and you may not be as prepared as you want or wish to be. You aspire to get \u201cthe most\u201d out of our time and it is not going as planned\u2026\u00a0it\u2019s okay<\/strong>. There is gold glimmering in that darkness of disappointment, in the imperfection of it all\u2026 let\u2019s shine a (compassionate) light on it together!<\/p>\nSincerely,<\/p>\n
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You\u2019ve already done quite a lot by this point, so why not just \u2018do\u2019 nothing<\/em>?<\/h4>\nIf that seems like an almost unbearable thought, then reflect upon what it is that you are hoping for from this process of therapy\/life coaching with a psychotherapist?<\/span><\/p>\nIf you live in the Guelph, ON area and are meeting with me in-person, there\u2019s not much else for you to do other than \u201cshow up\u201d at the allotted time.<\/p>\n
If you live elsewhere, or just prefer to meet online, then you\u2019ll want to:<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>You\u2019ve made your appointment, now how should you prepare for it?<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Decide where you will be, physically, during our call. I recommend someplace quiet, comfortable, and above-all, private.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure you have a strategy to avoid interruptions during our session, such as by incoming calls and\/or incoming people!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Consider making notes of our session as well as any pre- and post-session thoughts or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Have water and tissues handy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Even if you do\u00a0none<\/strong> or only some of these things, our session can still proceed. Consider that an in-person, psychotherapist led, life-coach session can be switched-out to a video session if need-be. The bottom line is: DON\u2019T TURN BACK NOW.<\/p>\nRemember, your first session is free, just grab a pen and paper or make an audio recording of WHAT you are saying to yourself at the moment when you find yourself wanting to cancel. And,\u00a0instead<\/strong>\u00a0of cancelling, tell me about it at the beginning of our session!<\/p>\nYes, this is messy and you may not be as prepared as you want or wish to be. You aspire to get \u201cthe most\u201d out of our time and it is not going as planned\u2026\u00a0it\u2019s okay<\/strong>. There is gold glimmering in that darkness of disappointment, in the imperfection of it all\u2026 let\u2019s shine a (compassionate) light on it together!<\/p>\nSincerely,<\/p>\n
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If you live in the Guelph, ON area and are meeting with me in-person, there\u2019s not much else for you to do other than \u201cshow up\u201d at the allotted time.<\/p>\n
If you live elsewhere, or just prefer to meet online, then you\u2019ll want to:<\/p>\n<\/div>
You\u2019ve made your appointment, now how should you prepare for it?<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Decide where you will be, physically, during our call. I recommend someplace quiet, comfortable, and above-all, private.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure you have a strategy to avoid interruptions during our session, such as by incoming calls and\/or incoming people!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Consider making notes of our session as well as any pre- and post-session thoughts or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Have water and tissues handy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Even if you do\u00a0none<\/strong> or only some of these things, our session can still proceed. Consider that an in-person, psychotherapist led, life-coach session can be switched-out to a video session if need-be. The bottom line is: DON\u2019T TURN BACK NOW.<\/p>\nRemember, your first session is free, just grab a pen and paper or make an audio recording of WHAT you are saying to yourself at the moment when you find yourself wanting to cancel. And,\u00a0instead<\/strong>\u00a0of cancelling, tell me about it at the beginning of our session!<\/p>\nYes, this is messy and you may not be as prepared as you want or wish to be. You aspire to get \u201cthe most\u201d out of our time and it is not going as planned\u2026\u00a0it\u2019s okay<\/strong>. There is gold glimmering in that darkness of disappointment, in the imperfection of it all\u2026 let\u2019s shine a (compassionate) light on it together!<\/p>\nSincerely,<\/p>\n
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- <\/i><\/span>\n
Decide where you will be, physically, during our call. I recommend someplace quiet, comfortable, and above-all, private.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nEnsure you have a strategy to avoid interruptions during our session, such as by incoming calls and\/or incoming people!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nConsider making notes of our session as well as any pre- and post-session thoughts or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nHave water and tissues handy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Even if you do\u00a0none<\/strong> or only some of these things, our session can still proceed. Consider that an in-person, psychotherapist led, life-coach session can be switched-out to a video session if need-be. The bottom line is: DON\u2019T TURN BACK NOW.<\/p>\n
Remember, your first session is free, just grab a pen and paper or make an audio recording of WHAT you are saying to yourself at the moment when you find yourself wanting to cancel. And,\u00a0instead<\/strong>\u00a0of cancelling, tell me about it at the beginning of our session!<\/p>\n
Yes, this is messy and you may not be as prepared as you want or wish to be. You aspire to get \u201cthe most\u201d out of our time and it is not going as planned\u2026\u00a0it\u2019s okay<\/strong>. There is gold glimmering in that darkness of disappointment, in the imperfection of it all\u2026 let\u2019s shine a (compassionate) light on it together!<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
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