Because my T follows a psychoanalytic orientation when we start the sessions he will sit there in silence until I say something. The pressure of always having something to say to him is enormous! Instead of going right into the conversation, I like to greet him first with a simple hello or how are you. It serves two purposes, it takes a little of the pressure off of thinking of something to say right away, and most importantly, it helps me reconnect with him after a few days have passed since our last session. Soooooooooo, I wonder how other people handle this.

Who speaks first, you or your T?

Do you have an opening phrase that you use repeatedly?

Do you feel the need to reconnect with your T at the beginning of each session?

Do you greet your T or go straight into talking?