Before therapy — May Tree Support Library

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Orientation

You do not have to come in already knowing what to say. Arriving is enough.

A reminder. You can pause here. You can return later. If anything feels like too much, close the page.

Orientation

You do not have to come in already knowing what to say. Arriving is enough.

A first step

Sit. Notice three things you can see. Notice one thing you can hear.

A little context

Many people find that a few minutes of orientation before session helps the conversation begin without rushing past the body.

Gentle reflection prompts

What has been on the edges of your attention this week?
If today's session could touch one thing, what might that be?

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Practice

Orienting to the Room

A short, eyes-open practice to help your nervous system register that you are here, now, and safe enough.

Practice

Before Session Settling

A few minutes of arrival before therapy so the work can begin from a steadier place.

A reminder. You can pause here. You can return later. If anything in this pathway feels like too much, come back to the first step or close the page entirely.