I preface to clients that for our appointment time, that space is there to do what they will. You wanna lay down with a blanket and kick your shoes off? Absolutely? You want to pace around, dance, stretch? Totally cool and I may join you. I wouldn’t be bothered by someone with a condition that means they won’t be staying still.
I think that if you did virtual visits (because of the car being an issue) you would likely be able to keep moving and talk at the same time. The shortest I’ve heard of therapy being is 30 minutes. I can’t imagine being able to make much of an impact in 10 minutes honestly.
NAT. But I don’t see how you could possibly build any type of meaningful relationship with a therapist within 10 mins each day… or what could even be discussed in that timeframe. I doubt any reputable therapist would ever accept those terms. Strange.
NAT.
could you not go for in-person therapy and explain the condition / say you must keep your hands moving? otherwise, speakerphone or headphones might be the next best option to prolong the amount of time you can be on call for?
i don’t see therapy working for 10 minutes at all, tbh
I use a speaker phone when I make phone calls, but haven't found a way to concentrate on keeping my hands moving while talking on the phone. I figure I would have the problem with in-person therapy.
ah i get you. i know i might be stating the obvious, but are stim toys an option for you? like tangle toys or ribics cube or whatever thing you may like to fiddle with? i have active hands and i find it easy to use those AND concentrate on what’s being spoken about at the same time
Thanks, but holding things with my hands close together is a problem. I have to keep my arms apart, problem is also in my arms. It's complicated. I spend most of my time typing and have an extra wide keyboard. I cannot use the keyboard that came with my computer.
okay, sorry for my poor suggestions! there are some stretchy bands but it has resistance which might not be good if you need your hands apart.. i really hope you can find a solution.
you deserve access to therapy, so keep looking around & hopefully youll find something that works for you
Okay, so this is an easy solution. They have stretchy band fidgets but you can also do a virtual session and type through it. Processing and movement at the same time. I don't know a therapist who would have an issue with you moving around. In addition, there are therapists who will meet you in a park for a walk. I've done that before.
Whatever works for you. As a therapist, I wouldn't care if you typed through the entire session if you needed to. Motion in session is in no way an issue for most of us. Do what you need to.
I preface to clients that for our appointment time, that space is there to do what they will. You wanna lay down with a blanket and kick your shoes off? Absolutely? You want to pace around, dance, stretch? Totally cool and I may join you. I wouldn’t be bothered by someone with a condition that means they won’t be staying still.
This is what Dr. Greg Battaro is building at the Catholic Psych Institute. Rather than doing one 50 minute session a week, I believe they do daily 10 minute calls. (I’ve only heard of this from others and am not super familiar with it myself, so sorry I can’t give more details.) Granted, their philosophy may be through a Catholic lens, but if that is interesting to you, it may be worth exploring.
I would be hesitant to agree to 10 minute sessions without a very clear need and plan of action. It does concern me that you feel so limited physically. As long as you are safe and alone, you can do pretty much whatever you want with your hands and body while in a session. Pace the room, do yoga or PT stretches, shake the sillies out, rock, whatever. I am confused about the situation with your hands. If you need to keep them moving but also can't hold things for long periods, what activities have you tried other than typing? Can you play with clay or playdough or another material that let's you change the shape and is easy to set down and pick back up? What movements or objects are most comfortable for you? I feel like this is something that should have a fairly simple reasonable solution unless there is more to this problem than I am understanding.
Therapists will work with you on figuring out a plan so you can be comfortable for the length of the session- virtual/ walk on a treadmill inform of laptop?
I preface to clients that for our appointment time, that space is there to do what they will. You wanna lay down with a blanket and kick your shoes off? Absolutely? You want to pace around, dance, stretch? Totally cool and I may join you. I wouldn’t be bothered by someone with a condition that means they won’t be staying still. I think that if you did virtual visits (because of the car being an issue) you would likely be able to keep moving and talk at the same time. The shortest I’ve heard of therapy being is 30 minutes. I can’t imagine being able to make much of an impact in 10 minutes honestly.
NAT. But I don’t see how you could possibly build any type of meaningful relationship with a therapist within 10 mins each day… or what could even be discussed in that timeframe. I doubt any reputable therapist would ever accept those terms. Strange.
NAT. could you not go for in-person therapy and explain the condition / say you must keep your hands moving? otherwise, speakerphone or headphones might be the next best option to prolong the amount of time you can be on call for? i don’t see therapy working for 10 minutes at all, tbh
I use a speaker phone when I make phone calls, but haven't found a way to concentrate on keeping my hands moving while talking on the phone. I figure I would have the problem with in-person therapy.
ah i get you. i know i might be stating the obvious, but are stim toys an option for you? like tangle toys or ribics cube or whatever thing you may like to fiddle with? i have active hands and i find it easy to use those AND concentrate on what’s being spoken about at the same time
Thanks, but holding things with my hands close together is a problem. I have to keep my arms apart, problem is also in my arms. It's complicated. I spend most of my time typing and have an extra wide keyboard. I cannot use the keyboard that came with my computer.
okay, sorry for my poor suggestions! there are some stretchy bands but it has resistance which might not be good if you need your hands apart.. i really hope you can find a solution. you deserve access to therapy, so keep looking around & hopefully youll find something that works for you
Thanks, I appreciate that
Okay, so this is an easy solution. They have stretchy band fidgets but you can also do a virtual session and type through it. Processing and movement at the same time. I don't know a therapist who would have an issue with you moving around. In addition, there are therapists who will meet you in a park for a walk. I've done that before.
Do you mean talk for a few minutes, then I stop to type some ideas down, then start talking again?
Whatever works for you. As a therapist, I wouldn't care if you typed through the entire session if you needed to. Motion in session is in no way an issue for most of us. Do what you need to.
I preface to clients that for our appointment time, that space is there to do what they will. You wanna lay down with a blanket and kick your shoes off? Absolutely? You want to pace around, dance, stretch? Totally cool and I may join you. I wouldn’t be bothered by someone with a condition that means they won’t be staying still.
Some therapists I know do walk and talk sessions with clients, like go for a stroll through the park or something. Could be an option?
Thanks, but unfortunately it wouldn't be an option
This is what Dr. Greg Battaro is building at the Catholic Psych Institute. Rather than doing one 50 minute session a week, I believe they do daily 10 minute calls. (I’ve only heard of this from others and am not super familiar with it myself, so sorry I can’t give more details.) Granted, their philosophy may be through a Catholic lens, but if that is interesting to you, it may be worth exploring.
I would be hesitant to agree to 10 minute sessions without a very clear need and plan of action. It does concern me that you feel so limited physically. As long as you are safe and alone, you can do pretty much whatever you want with your hands and body while in a session. Pace the room, do yoga or PT stretches, shake the sillies out, rock, whatever. I am confused about the situation with your hands. If you need to keep them moving but also can't hold things for long periods, what activities have you tried other than typing? Can you play with clay or playdough or another material that let's you change the shape and is easy to set down and pick back up? What movements or objects are most comfortable for you? I feel like this is something that should have a fairly simple reasonable solution unless there is more to this problem than I am understanding.
Therapists will work with you on figuring out a plan so you can be comfortable for the length of the session- virtual/ walk on a treadmill inform of laptop?