The Truth About Aha! Moments in Therapy
I’ve had clients tell me (sometimes sheepishly) that they are awaiting their singular aha! moment when all of their uncertainty and pain will coalesce into a single insight that cleanly explains their struggles and catalyzes change. While aha! moments are part of the therapeutic process for many, they are far more nuanced than movies portray. They take many forms and impact clients in a wide range of ways, both short-term and long-term.
