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It's odd he'd be doing anything other than talking about what is real and happening now.... but you're there to explore the present reality; to learn more about how it works and how it can be better.

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ECHOES, are you saying that people shouldn't work on the future at all in therapy? I think actually, that people frequently do, and it can be so helpful. For example, it can help motivate change and define a roadmap/direction if you envision where you want to be in the future. That's what goal setting is all about. How do you want to be in the future? What do you want your life to look like? It can help you make decisions about the now if you examine your future options. I'm not saying this is the case for you, nuttya, but just wanted to let you know that it is not uncommon to address the future in therapy. In fact, in some cases it would be irresponsible not to consider the future in therapy. For example, for me, it would be disasterous not to have considered my family's future safety and financial security when trying to decide about ending the marriage and about how to end the marriage. Sadly, for whatever reasons, some people give their future little thought/exploration and plunge ahead with bad consequences for themselves and their families. So yes, the future definitely can be a topic for therapy sessions!