Then use CBT techniques on yourself if any client comes to mind. Identify your cognitions about this client and do one or more of the following:

• Evaluate and respond to your cognitions about the client; create a coping card to read.
• Check on your expectations for your clients. Work on accepting them and their values as they are.
• Check on your expectations for yourself. Make sure they’re realistic.
• Specify your concern and conceptualize: What might the client do or say (or not do or not say) in session (or between sessions) that could be a problem? Which beliefs might underlie this behavior?
• Cultivate nondefensiveness and curiosity.
• Problem-solve by yourself or with a colleague/supervisor.
• Set appropriate limits with clients.
• Work on accepting your own emotional discomfort.
• Do good self-care throughout the day (e.g., deep breathing, taking a walk, calling a friend, doing a short mindfulness practice, eating in a healthy way).