Lateness in Therapy: A Case Study
Case 1: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Lateness
The patient, Jane, is a 32-year-old marketing manager who has been struggling with lateness for over 10 years. She is consistently 15-30 minutes late to work, social engagements, and appointments. Her lateness has caused strain on her relationships, job, and overall mental health.
Jane's therapist, Dr. Smith, has been working with her to address the issue through a combination of cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques. The goal of the therapy is to identify and challenge Jane's deeply ingrained thoughts and behaviors that contribute to her lateness.
Through a series of exercises and homework assignments, Dr. Smith has helped Jane become more aware of her lateness and its impact on others. Jane has begun to develop strategies to manage her time more effectively and has started to make progress on her lateness.
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Dr. Smith notes that Jane's progress is a testament to the effectiveness of therapy in addressing lateness. He encourages readers to seek help if they are struggling with lateness and to not be ashamed to do so.