hi @outlander, @Former-Member and @Former-Member
nooks, I wish you the best for your first appointment. I remember being very nervous the first time i visited a psych.
The issue re expectations is a huge one, and so too is the rapport, mentioned by @mohill.
Re expectations, feel free to let the psych know exactly what your expectations are in the first appointment. This should make clear boundaries, put each other on the same page and in a shared direction, and assist in building rapport and trust 🙂 essential for a good a therapuetic relationship
...expect what you want to expect, and let the psych know what you want out of your visits, try not to expect what you think they expect from you (if that makes sense lol) 😉
...but I guess you can expect a warm, sincere, caring, empathetic, and helpful atmosphere...I say thats not too much to ask for 😉
