Stepping into a new space, especially for counseling or therapy, can feel intimidating for many, but a welcoming environment helps ease anxiety. Research shows that encouraging signs in therapy spaces reduce stress and make it easier for clients to open up. The When You Enter This Office poster sets clear expectations for therapy sessions and includes values like kindness, respect, and openness. It starts with the phrase, “When you enter this office you are,” followed by different words of affirmation that reassure clients. Displaying this poster allows kids and teens to feel safe and supported during sessions. Enhancing the therapy space with other calming decors or relaxation corners can further promote comfort. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of therapy office decor. References: Cochran, B. N., Reed, O. M., & Gleason, H. A. (2017). Providing a welcoming clinic environment. Adult Transgender Care, 44-60. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315390505-4 Knapp, A. (2020). Client perceptions of the therapy room: Effects of homely therapeutic landscapes (Master’s thesis, Antioch University). Sinclair, T. (2020). What’s in a therapy room?—A mixed‐methods study exploring clients’ and therapists’ views and experiences of the physical environment of the therapy room. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 21(1), 118-129. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12376 Taiwo, A., Chinyio, E., Hewson, H., & Agberotimi, S. (2023). Client and therapists’ subjective understanding of an ideal therapy room: A divergent reflection of experience. The European Journal of Counselling Psychology. https://doi.org/10.46853/001c.91127
