Supporting Someone in Therapy

How to be encouraging and supportive while respecting boundaries and privacy.

Do's

• Ask "How did therapy go?" not "What did you talk about?"
• Celebrate their commitment to getting help
• Be patient with the process
• Respect their privacy

Don'ts

• Push for details about sessions
• Expect immediate results
• Judge their progress
• Give unsolicited advice

Supporting Their Process

• Offer practical help (rides to appointments)
• Check in regularly
• Recognize small wins
• Allow setbacks without criticism

Therapy is their journey. Your role is support, not fixing.