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Therapist Guide: First Impressions Checklist

Therapist Guide: First Impressions Checklist

The first time you meet with a new therapist, it may be helpful to keep track of your first impressions. Putting these “gut feelings” about a new provider into words can help with decision making about whether or not you would like to continue to see this...
Therapist Guide: At the Therapist’s Office

Therapist Guide: At the Therapist’s Office

Many people wonder what it’s like to visit a therapist’s office for the first time. What can you expect when you first meet with a therapist? This video describes what a typical first visit with a therapist might look like, although every therapist is...
Therapist Guide: Alternatives to Therapy

Therapist Guide: Alternatives to Therapy

Therapy is one of many options people might use to heal from trauma. Often, survivors chose using other strategies in addition to therapy. This video includes many strategies people might choose to support healing. To learn more, visit forge.tips/therapist-guide
Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Forest bathing (Shirin-Yoku) is a mindfulness practice that anyone can engage in. It involves spending time in green nature spaces, and has been shown to have physical and psychological health benefits. How would it feel to incorporate a short move through nature or...