Hold on to what stood out
Therapy often involves recognising a familiar pattern and considering a different way to respond. Learning starts a series of physical changes in the connections between brain cells. In an animal study, researchers found that these changes developed in stages after learning rather than appearing all at once.[1] Writing down what stood out gives the insight a clear form that you can revisit once the session is over.
Connect it with daily life
A therapy insight is more useful when it comes to mind in the situations it relates to. Bringing something back to mind after a gap can strengthen later memory. In a human study, spaced repetitions produced better recall than immediate repetition, and the memories that lasted were linked with more consistent patterns of brain activity.[2] Plastic Brains prompts you to review the notes you’ve made, giving you another opportunity to connect what you discussed in therapy with what is happening in your life.