Between-Session Practice: 10-Minute Meeting Preparation
For clinician review before sharing with the client
Purpose
Practice keeping preparation for one routine meeting to 10 minutes, then notice what happens. The goal is not to prepare perfectly. It is to learn whether a shorter preparation period is enough.
Instructions
Before one upcoming routine meeting:
1. Set a timer for 10 minutes.
2. Use the time to prepare in your usual helpful way.
3. When the timer ends, stop preparing and attend the meeting.
4. Afterward, complete the brief reflection below.
If the meeting involves urgent, high-stakes, or safety-related matters, discuss with your clinician whether to use this exercise.
Before the Meeting
Meeting: ________________________________
Date/time: _______________________________
My prediction
What do I expect will happen if I prepare for only 10 minutes?
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How worried or uncomfortable do I feel right now?
0 = not at all | 10 = extremely
Rating: ____ / 10
What is the main thing I want to remember or accomplish?
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After the Meeting
What happened?
What did I notice during the meeting?
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Was 10 minutes enough for this meeting?
☐ Yes
☐ Somewhat
☐ No
How worried or uncomfortable do I feel now?
0 = not at all | 10 = extremely
Rating: ____ / 10
What did I learn?
What was different from, or similar to, my prediction?
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What would I like to try next time?
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Optional: Bring this completed page to the next appointment for discussion.
Produced by this tool on 15 October 2026 using fictional input. Output varies; professional review is still required.