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7 Therapist-Approved Self-Help Tools You Can Try at Home In my work with clients over the years, one of the most common questions I get asked in therapy is, “What can I do at home between sessions?” That question really matters—because real change doesn’t only happen in the therapy room. It happens at home, in practice, in the hard conversations and everyday choices you make when your therapist isn't there guiding you every step of the way. While therapy teaches you some helpful strategies and provides insight, safety, and structure, those helpful strategies or self-help tools are what allow you practice your new skills in real life. Below are seven therapist-recommended strategies that many clients find helpful to try at home. You don’t need to do all of them—start with one that feels doable and build from there. 1. Name What You’re Feeling (Before Fixing It) This tool is also similar to the "Name It To Tame It" strategy we discussed in t...
