The "mechanism of change" is an industry term for what makes change occur. Of course, each theory has a different opinion. What your therapist believes is the mechanism of change should be included in the informed consent, either on a written document or during the first conversation. Although therapists will often refrain from answering certain questions, preferring to have the client answer instead, this piece of information should be readily supplied. Therapy is difficult

Developing trust is similar to establishing a line of credit. When we first receive a credit card, our bank gives us a short leash on how much we are able to spend. This is because they are not sure whether we will pay it back. Similarly, when we meet someone new, we typically provide superficial information. We guard our private material because we have no idea if the person is going to return it safely back to us. Eventually, if we like how they handle our superficial infor

One of the more challenging aspects to beginning therapy is that, even after you have made the decision to give it a try and have picked someone out, sometimes the fit isn't there. This leads to some common conclusions: Therapy isn't the answer for me. I gave it a real chance, but it didn't work. It didn't work because something is wrong with me. All therapists are more or less be the same. I'm unhelpable. It is far more difficult to choose a therapist than it is many other p