{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fc0bcb0bf-aad4-4aff-9ff1-49333b5dc6e6","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"What to do if your client didn\u2019t show up for their second therapy session","description":"It\u2019s happened to us all: You got a call and a client booked in. They come for their first session and it all seems to have gone well as they book in for session 2. \n\nBut they don\u2019t turn up. \n\nThis can feel awful at any time, but especially if you\u2019re new to private practice as it feels like a slap in the face. \n\nSo what can you do if this happens to you - and it will at some point.\n\nHere\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in this episode\n> Why you should give yourself a pat on the back \n> Why this happens\n> Why you\u2019ll never be sure about why it\u2019s happened\n> How to review your first session\n> Tips on how to manage those first session nerves\n> Practice practice practice\n\nThis happens to us all from time to time and the most important thing is to not beat yourself up about it. Literally, nothing good can come from that.\nSo if it's happened to you - big deep breaths. And then calmly decide what to do next. \n\nGood luck!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7081d1e9-b057-4d73-83ac-8df31aeb0456/ue8o-h3j5-fgtok6jdxopsx4.jpg"}