Have you ever thought about running a marathon? Neither have I. But I have wondered what it takes to run the 26.2-mile (42km) race. This year, a good friend of mine, Colin Miller, completed his second marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has raised £1,000 (RM6,000) for Alzheimer’s Scotland. Colin and I have been friends since […]
motivation
How can I refocus my client?
Question: “I feel helpless because I can’t focus the client or direct the session.” I’ve been working with a client for seven sessions now. They initially said they wanted to overcome their anxiety as it’s holding them back from being social and engaging more with their friends. The trouble is that they keep going off […]
How can I motivate my client?
Question: “I want to motivate my client to change.” I have been seeing one of my clients now for 10+ sessions and from the first session, she openly says, “I’m not motivated to try anything in therapy…even though I know I need to change!” She studies Law (a course she’s not interested in) and puts […]