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How do you stop talking in circles during sessions with your therapist? July 3, 2025

One needs to understand why the person is talking in circles during the session, which is the job of the therapist to help the patient to understand.

When my clients talk in circles, we first speak about why this may be occurring, many times due to trauma. After that, I let them know that they had already told me the story so we can move onto another subject. It is up to the therapist to decide when it is worthwhile to listen to the same content or if it is time to let the patient know that it has already been stated so there is no longer a need to continue to restate the information. The therapist is there to help guide the patient in learning why they do the things they do and help them to stop doing those things that no longer serve them. Once the patient is aware of these things and has the understanding of why it happens and is given some tools to stop it which is acknowledging to themselves that they can stop the behavior, it can be decreased and even let go by the patient.

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Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders. Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats. She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine. Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work. Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College. Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.