The question is yours to answer
Many clients feel uncertain about how much to tell their therapist. They wonder whether something is relevant enough to bring up, whether sharing a journal entry would be too much, or whether they are “doing therapy right” if they keep parts of their experience private. There is no rule. Therapy is a relationship, and what you share is determined by trust, therapeutic goals, and your own sense of what is useful.
Reasons to share more
- Something has been on your mind between sessions and you cannot figure out why
- You noticed a pattern that connects to what you have been working on
- An experience felt important but you processed it alone, and you are not sure what to make of it
- Sharing something in writing feels easier than saying it out loud
Reasons to keep something private
- It does not feel relevant to your current therapeutic goals
- You want to process something fully on your own first
- You are not ready to discuss it yet, even though you may be later
In Betterjournal, you decide what to share before each session. Review your entries from the week, select the ones you want your clinician to see, and send them directly from the app. Everything else stays private.
If something feels urgent
If you are in distress between sessions, Betterjournal is not the right tool. It is not monitored in real time. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline) or contact emergency services.
Arrive more prepared
Journal between sessions. Share what you choose. Free for all clients in Canada.
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