Personally, I prioritize growth, healing, and authenticity. I enjoy going to my own virtual therapist every week. As a therapist myself, I wanted to share my own rituals for pre and post-therapy session. Below is my step-by-step ritual:
● I have a morning appointment, so I make sure to eat and have coffee to ensure my brain has the right fuel to engage in difficult work
- ● I put on comfortable clothes, make sure my tissues are close,and put on a cup of tea.
- ● I intentionally do not wear mascara o rmakeup, because I will probably cry! (If you are surprised that I cry in therapy, please discuss the belief that therapists are not humans in your next session and/or the belief that crying is bad)
- ● I organize my thoughts in a secure notes app(I use Obsidian)
- ● I turn on Do Not Disturb
After therapy:
- ● I throw away any tissues, clear my space, and pull out my journal to jot
down any thoughts or insights
- ● I take a few minutes to breathe and ground myself
- ● I do a short physical take like unload the dishwasher or fold laundry to
allow my brain to reset
- ● Then, I feel ready to go about my day!
