Beginning the Treatment with Jonathan Shedler, PhD
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
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The Importance of the First Therapy Session
This chapter discusses the purpose and importance of the first therapy session, highlighting the assessment of diagnosis, case formulation, and level of functioning. It emphasizes that the first session is a consultation to determine if therapy is suitable for both parties, rather than the start of therapy. The chapter also explores the challenges therapists face in their profession and the basic requirements for successful outpatient therapy.
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