Course curriculum

  • 1

    Preface.

    • Introduction.

    • Course outline.

    • Begin worksheets.
  • 2

    Chapter 1: How to find a therapist.

    • Table of contents/Therapy is a big umbrella.

    • An overview of who is and isn't a therapist.

    • Finding a therapist, step-by-step.

    • More finding a therapist, step-by-step.

    • Questions for potential therapists / What to expect during a scheduling call.

    • A few more thoughts about finding a therapist.
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Before and during the first appointment

    • Outline / Taking notes.

    • Confidentiality.

    • More advice for your first appointment.
  • 4

    Chapter 3: What to expect early in your therapy relationship.

    • Outline / Common reactions after a first appointment.

    • Topics covered early in therapy.

    • Scheduling.

    • Therapy truths / The here-and-now.
  • 5

    Chapter 4: All about the middle of therapy.

    • Outline / Factors influencing length of therapy.

    • Effective therapy research.

    • Red flags.
  • 6

    Chapter 5: How and when to end therapy.

    • Outline.

    • Signs of being ready to end.

    • Topics covered in final appointments.
  • 7

    Chapter 6: All about Telehealth.

    • Outline.

    • Telehealth as an unexpected opportunity.

    • Telehealth best practices.
  • 8

    Conclusion.

    • Thank you and good-bye!