🗣️ 6 Things I Said in Therapy Sessions This Week — and Why They Work 1️⃣”Let’s take a moment to pause and acknowledge what this means. That’s a win — and it deserves recognition.” → Why it works: We often rush past progress, but pausing to recognize small wins reinforces motivation and helps rewire the brain toward self-compassion and success. 2️⃣”What’s the worst thing that could happen — and how would you handle it if it did?” → Why it works: This helps reduce anxiety by challenging catastrophic thinking and reminding us that even difficult outcomes are often manageable. 3️⃣”sometimes we need to listen the ‘screws’ a bit. It doesn’t have to be so all-or-nothing. → Why it works: All-or-nothing thinking creates unnecessary pressure. Encouraging flexibility opens the door to more realistic, sustainable choices — and more self-kindness. 4️⃣Is that really realistic for this week?” →Why it works: This gently challenges perfectionistic or overly ambitious thinking by bringing the focus back to what’s manageable. It helps clients set goals they can actually follow through on, which builds trust in themselves and their progress. 5️⃣”You’re not starting from scratch — you’re starting from experience.” → Why it works: This reframes setbacks and relapses as part of the learning process, reducing shame and reinforcing resilience. 6️⃣”It’s not about avoiding discomfort; it’s about learning you can tolerate it and still move forward.” → Why it works: Building emotional tolerance helps people take meaningful action even when things feel hard, which is essential for long-term change. Which did you need to hear? Tell me 👇🏼👇🏼 ✨if you like this series, make sure you follow @drachelnyc for more! . . . #realtalk #realtherapy #therapyinthemoment #cbttools #cbttherapy #therapytalk #therapistinaction #whenlifehappensbook #therapistofinstagram #nycpsychologist