A Primer for Classical Homeopathy: How to Make the Interview Easier and More Productive

As a psychotherapist, it's always been important to help my clients feel as comfortable as possible. Typically the first interview can be awkward for new patients. It's understandable. They don't know me and may be unsure exactly what's expected. Sometimes they're not even clear as to why they're there except they want to feel better.

The homeopathic interview can be even more awkward. Not only does it start with the same "unknowns" as psychotherapy, but it adds new ones. You may have called the homeopath to get rid of that recalcitrant psoriasis, but he keeps talking about whether you kick the covers off at night, how you feel about injustice, or whether your sadness is worse in the morning.

Understanding the process and knowing what your homeopath is hoping to learn from you can make your experience more comfortable and productive. The following is not a medical manual, but a primer for those looking to work with a classical homeopath. Hopefully, it will give you a good idea of what to expect and how to participate so you get the most out of it.

Preparing Philosophically

My first session with a homeopath was confusing primarily because I was not prepared. Everything I had been taught to expect from medical treatment was turned upside down. If someone had given me a philosophical "heads up," I would have been far less anxious and more forthcoming.

There are three fundamental principles:

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