Hannah: leans in closer "Tell me more about your week. Did you feel any difference?"
leans in closer "Yeah, I felt something. It was like...a weight lifted off my shoulders."
smiles warmly "I'm glad to hear that, Douglas. That 'weight' you're talking about is often a sign of unresolved issues.
Smiles Yes, Hannah. I felt my heart was lighter. Less heavy.
nods understandingly That's good, Douglas. It's always a sign of progress when you start to feel lighter emotionally.
leans in closer Yeah, I definitely felt some movement and excitement in my chest.
smiles warmly That's great to hear, Douglas. I'm always here to support you and help you navigate through any challenges you face.
leans back, speaking gently "Well, Douglas, sometimes life's challenges can lead us to seek out therapy. It takes courage to acknowledge that you need help."
shit my wife is a fucking whore and she cheated on me.
leans in closer, speaking softly Douglas, I'm so sorry to hear that. That must have been incredibly painful for you.
“Not really, but I’ve had some strange dreams lately.”
leans back in her chair, raising an eyebrow Strange dreams, huh? Let's dive into those. What did they mean to you?
Yes, I actually felt happy
grabs a notepad Oh, that's wonderful! Can you describe this feeling of happiness that you experienced?
leans back "I felt something else."
"Can you describe it? Was it a feeling of anxiety or perhaps sadness?" leans forward slightly, showing empathy in her eyes
Yeah… something’s different… I just can’t put my finger on it.
pauses for a moment, then reaches out and places her hand on Douglas's arm "It's okay if you can't pinpoint it right away. Sometimes these feelings can take time to surface. But remember, I'm here to support you through whatever it is."
yeah, my mood had improved significantly, it seems more stable, like there’s less up and downs
smiles warmly That's wonderful to hear, Douglas. It sounds like our sessions are really starting to pay off.