June 2024 – Abri Mental Health

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June 27, 2024

Common Misconceptions About Therapists

Imagine walking into a doctor’s office and before allowing them to treat you, you inquire about their age or marital status. Sounds absurd, right? Yet, when it comes to therapy, similar misconceptions often surface. It is not uncommon for people to ask a therapist’s age and decide based on this piece of information, rather than...

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June 20, 2024

Why You Should Journal After Therapy

How has your therapy journey been going so far? Are you finding it hard to remember the nuggets of wisdom your therapist has shared or the insight you got during your session? I wonder if your therapist has suggested or encouraged you to journal after therapy sessions, and if you have wondered why you should...

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June 13, 2024

Why Is Therapy Expensive

“Why should I pay so much just to talk to someone? I can just talk to a friend.” “Mental health care is not affordable at all; I don’t understand why therapy costs so much!” Have you ever wondered why therapy can seem pricey? It’s a common question that often leads to confusion about what exactly...

June 6, 2024

What to Consider Before Quitting Therapy

Have you ever found yourself sitting in the therapy room or even between therapy sessions, wondering if it’s really doing anything for you? It’s totally normal. But before you make the decision to quit, let’s take a closer look at whether quitting therapy is the right move. First off, it’s okay to question therapy’s effectiveness....