| It takes minutes and can be started as one session per week, or in some cases meetings can be held more frequently and at longer intervals. Situations affecting meeting times;
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The nature of the subject to be supported
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Whether the client has received psychiatric treatment or not, his/her compliance with the treatment
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Methods used by the counselor during the support process
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The client's availability in terms of time
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The client's openness to cooperation with the therapist
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The client's economic situation, etc.
How Long Does Child Counseling (Ages 3-13) Last?
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The play therapy method is generally applied to children and the average It is 40-50 minutes, but in some cases it may take shorter or longer depending on the child's condition. The first meeting is made as information gathering with the family without the child, and the first 4 sessions are continued by planning weekly meetings. After every 3 sessions in which the child is interviewed, a separate session is planned with the family and observations are shared. It can last between 8-24 sessions, and in some cases, continued support can be provided to the child during the school period with monthly meetings.
How long does Adolescent Counseling (13-18) last
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Adolescent counseling can be carried out together with individual and family interviews, or it can be in the form of sessions in which family interviews are held separately. An average of 50 minutes and 90 minutes in meetings with the family can be planned. Although it varies depending on their problems and age, an average of 8-12 counseling sessions are planned.
How long does Couple and Family Counseling last
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Although interviews generally last 90 minutes, the decision on how many sessions will last depends on various criteria. These are;
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The nature of the issue for which support will be received
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Methods used by the therapist during the couple therapy support process
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The client's availability in terms of time
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The client's openness to cooperation with the therapist
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The client's economic situation, etc.
It can be said that therapy sessions in the world and in Turkey last between 8-12 sessions on average. In some cases, this period may extend from 6 months to 1 year. In fact, in some cases, it is considered a normal process for the period to exceed one year. The decisive factor here is to ensure that the client develops his/her own coping skills and manages his/her life independently in a healthy way, and also to prevent dependence on the therapist.
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