Follow-Up Interview: ACT for OCD Introductory Session

Independent practice, Kate Morrison LLC, Sandy, Utah

Therapists should trust the process, continuing to nudge clients along with the treatment but not pushing them beyond their limits.
If the client talks about self-harm or suicidal thoughts in session, the therapist should make a complete assessment to differentiate actual suicidal ideation from self-harm obsessions.
For the first session, the main message to get across to the client is that this is a time to gather information to normalize their experience.
The therapist helps clients feel welcome to talk about their internal experiences, and starts the process of considering other ways they can respond to these experiences.