10 Things To Be Honest With Your Therapist About

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How your parents were

If you really love and respect your parents, you can be hesitant to tell any story that paints a negative portrait of them. That will be tough in therapy since therapists typically want to know all about your childhood. And they’re onto something because your childhood experiences greatly impact your wellbeing later in life, and your parents are largely in charge of what those experiences were. Everything from how much TV you were allowed to watch to how much you were hugged played a role in your mental wellness as an adult and your parents dictated those factors. So while you may want to say your parents were perfect, out of respect for the fact that they gave you life, put a roof over your head, and all of that, your therapist cannot help you if she doesn’t get a full picture of your childhood. And remember, if your parents are so wonderful, they’ll want you to get better in therapy. Talking about them is part of that.

 

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