Ali Englert, LMHC, Supervisor
Region: US
Wednesday 26 August 2026 15:04:22 GMT
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perkie33 :
Complete silence
2026-09-29 02:05:22
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MinhThanh627 :
please help me understand why do you keep saying "fine"/ "dunno"/ "I guess"?
2026-09-27 06:05:22
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AJ.1.0.2.5 :
Sit in the silence and/or I like to ask what would make this a good session for you or something along those lines.
2026-09-26 05:24:02
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mj61127 :
Figure out a common interest and build rapport discussing interests and go from there
2026-08-27 16:35:30
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msjessicacr :
Believe it or not, a great game of Uno will have them telling you more than if you asked a direct question. and I do this with 10-year-olds all the way up to my 30 and 40-year-old clients. anytime someone puts down a draw for they have to tell you a feeling or situation per color. so for example if they put down a draw for and the color is red they have to tell you a time recently when they were angry. I provide services virtually but this works just as good whether it's in person or virtual.
2026-08-30 23:26:35
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JustJen :
Bust out a game. I only see adults.😅
2026-08-27 23:22:44
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Emily Unmasked :
As rapport has been built. I've asked clients if there is anything they feel like they are avoiding talking about. I clarify that it is just a question to help go deeper and not an accusation that they are. I've had success with it!
2026-08-27 18:32:23
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Amanda Suncire :
What needs your attention today? What does your head and heard need today? What feels most important to focus on today?
2026-08-27 04:03:31
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Dan Blackburn :
I use get to know me questions. Face to face we draw them.
2026-09-20 18:28:45
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Elise :
What is the function of “I don’t know”? Is it that they don’t want to talk or do they really not know and need support identifying needs and what is important? If they don’t want to talk, I offer coloring, sand tray, taking a walk. If they don’t know, we clarify whether they don’t know what to expect in therapy or if they have learned that their needs aren’t important. Their I don’t know can actually give us a lot of information.
2026-08-27 15:04:31
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Stacie :
Just following along here for some answers lol
2026-08-27 05:53:11
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Georgie :
What are you noticing not wanting to talk about today
2026-08-27 06:44:05
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reinwithinwellness :
I sometimes just allow the silence. I recently had a review from a client at my job that said I was really nice, but that while she was struggling with her depression in coming to session with nothing to talk about, she felt like I did not know how to lead her.. which was a little disheartening being a new client. I don’t like when sessions feel like a job interview and fighting to come up with things to ask. This type of questions definitely help.
2026-08-28 11:33:03
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Twinkle toes :
Maybe stop trying to connect with words at that point, meet them where they are at and try connecting with breathwork instead.
2026-08-27 05:33:11
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DommyMac :
Ask them what they don’t want to talk about.
2026-09-09 17:35:10
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Dr. Lindsay Kallen Weisner :
I ask about dreams
2026-09-02 15:55:33
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Iris :
I reflect that back to them
2026-08-31 14:13:41
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briaunaabbott :
Someone tag me when there’s answers! I have someone who is doing this and it’s been so difficult. We’ve starting passing journals for review before the beginning of session with prompts and that helped somewhat
2026-08-26 18:48:01
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Saltybitch :
I hate when they keep asking questions after saying “i don’t know”
2026-08-27 07:28:07
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Ray | SOLVE :
I like to ask about the short answers directly. Why do you think it’s difficult to talk about this in more depth? Is there something holding you back? What comes up for you when we start talking about this?
2026-08-28 20:18:43
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Lucas Volini, DMFT, LMFT :
“Should I put on some music or do you prefer silence?” “Do you mind it if I close my eyes and meditate? You’re welcome to join me—I want to make sure I’m getting the most out of our shared moment in silence.” “Did you know silence is one of my favorite forms of communication?”
2026-08-28 14:53:18
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sleepyfaithful_ :
I sit quietly and type notes lol
2026-08-27 23:34:30
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Zxy :
I stay quiet
2026-08-28 01:35:53
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Nikb78🏳️🌈 :
i get comfortable in silence with them. silence can be good sometimes.
2026-08-28 00:58:24
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HRich1111 :
Ask open ended questions and use silence
2026-08-26 18:53:31
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