My T has a natural Beige rug but I don't usually look at that. I look at her eyes when talking. If it's a topic that triggers things I find myself looking to the right of the T at a beach picture or down at my feet. If I look at them too long I completely zone out. T will ask me where I am and what am I feeling. When I snap out of it my eyes are back to hers.

Do you carry the picture of the rug with you to every appointment?