Between appointments

What to Do Between Therapy Sessions

A light-touch way to remember events, questions, and agreed next steps.

Published by SessionPrep | Updated August 17, 2026

Short answer: Between therapy sessions, you can briefly capture events you may want to discuss, remember any action you agreed to try, note questions, and record what went well. Follow your therapist’s specific guidance rather than inventing assignments for yourself, and use emergency or crisis services—not a preparation app—for urgent help.

Capture, do not analyze

Write the event, your reaction in your own words, and why you may want to remember it. Avoid forcing a diagnosis or explanation.

Remember agreed next steps

If you and your therapist agreed to try or observe something, write it plainly. Record what happened without grading yourself as a success or failure.

Know the product boundary

SessionPrep stores reminders and reflections. It does not monitor you, contact your therapist, or provide urgent support. In the U.S., call or text 988 for crisis support; call 911 for immediate danger.

A simple example

We agreed I would notice when I automatically volunteer for extra work. I noticed it twice and paused once before answering.

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Common questions

Do I need to journal every day?

No. A ten-second note when something matters may be more sustainable than a forced daily routine.

Will SessionPrep contact my therapist?

No. Sharing is user-controlled by copy, print, or download.

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Sources and scope

This page offers general preparation ideas, not therapy or medical advice. It does not interpret your circumstances.