What to Talk About In Therapy: 12 Topics for You

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Past traumas

Past traumas are one of the leading causes of depression and anxiety. Solely focusing on your present feelings may slow down your growth and prevent you from moving on from past events. Most people go into therapy wanting to move on from a past experience. If you have spent the past few months talking about your current relationship problem, but you don’t open up about failed past marriages or relationships, your therapist will be unable to identify the problem.

Pamela R. January 18, 2023

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