Prepare for Your First Session With a Client

Made for Mental Health Counselors

Prepare for Your First Session With a Client

60 min

Prepare for a session with a new client by creating a comprehensive plan, including questions to ask, boundaries to set, and a plan for difficult conversations.

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Use this when

You have a new client coming in for treatment and want to make sure you're prepared to provide the best possible care.

You'll need

  • Client Background
  • Client Goals
  • Session Questions
  • Boundaries and Expectations
  • Plan for Difficult Conversations
  • Progress Tracking
  • Resources and Support
  • Confidentiality
  • Emergency Plan
  • Follow-up
  • Treatment Plan Evaluation
  • Communication with Other Professionals
  • Documentation

You'll get

  • You'll walk away with a session prep plan
  • A list of questions to ask clients
  • A set of boundaries and expectations
  • A plan for difficult conversations
  • A method for tracking progress.

By the end of this playbook

You will have:

  • You'll walk away with a session prep plan
  • A list of questions to ask clients
  • A set of boundaries and expectations
  • A plan for difficult conversations
  • A method for tracking progress.

Sample

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I have a new client coming in for anxiety treatment. I want to make sure I'm prepared to provide the best possible care.

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A comprehensive session prep plan, including...

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