Finally, have you thought about what you are going to do with all this
hard work? Make life easier for yourself and plan an effective filing system
(you notice I said filing and not piling).
Finally, have you thought about what you are going to do with all this
hard work? Make life easier for yourself and plan an effective filing system
(you notice I said filing and not piling).
You could start to separate different sections of your work, possibly using subject dividers for the different inductions and deepeners. Different techniques could be grouped together, such as regressions, dissociations and maybe notes on medical conditions, such as asthma, enuresis, IBS and blood pressure could go together as could clinical conditions, phobias, anxieties, panic attacks etc. Whatever you decide, make sure you compile an index so you know if the page you want is in that section, because you will need to refer to these from time to time when you are a practising therapist, as well as for revision!
If you are going to be using the page frequently, perhaps an induction or deepening script, it may be worthwhile using plastic pocket to protect it and you can buy some from large stationers that pull straight out of the folder or file without having to click it open each time, which is more discreet during a therapy session.
Finally, remember that note taking is more of a strategy than a skill and is a form of writing for yourself rather than for an audience, so you can be flexible and change your approach as you go on, but here a few points to think about:
Notes can assist with:
