Initial Contact

• Call back within the day, unless you call after hours
• Are we a good fit? We will determine if our practice is the best place for you
• Explain the L & B Counseling Way

Beginning (1-3 sessions)

• Assessment (explain what to expect during the first session)
• Measure the Baseline of emotions & symptoms (Frequency, Intensity, Duration)
• Create your “heart” baseline (how much of your heart is covered in specific feelings and thoughts)
• Teach process used to fight irrational emotions
• Identify methods and tools to help with emotions outside of therapy.  Client will get a take-home, pocket size tool sheet.

Middle

• Reevaluate fit (is this still best practice for you)
• Evaluate progress (Frequency, Intensity, Duration) by comparing it to your baseline. 
• Utilize therapist’s tools to enhance teaching and reinforce principles

Ending

• Maintenance
• Refer out if needed
• Met every three to four weeks
• Plan for discharge by talking about it
• Create goals for post therapy
• Provide the critical number that helps the person understand their baseline (Frequency, Intensity, Duration)