Yes I have a treatment plan. the first day I saw my therapist she asked me why I decided to get therapy and what I expected out of therapy. Boy was my idea of what therapy was way off from what she told me it was. I expected to pay this lady money and talk for a bit and then she would be able to fix all my problems. She laughed and told me no. that I would be the one that had to fix my problems by doing things like keeping a journal and she gave me a list of workbooks and asked me which problem I wanted to start with and we matched that with a workbook from the list. I can pick from the book which things I want to do and sometimes she picks something from the books. We talk weekly too. She also took me on a "field trip" to the library (where I am right now) and helped me sign up for a library card because she said as we go along she sometimes has her clients do research assignments on their problems and mental disorders. Definately not what I expected having to work so hard on fixing my problems but I also did not expect to be having fun too. This weeks assignment is to find 5 things to do with touching all kinds of textures. She said its called stimulating my senses. So I am playing with playdough, cookie dough, jello, mashed potatoes and dry rice.
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