ESL Conversation Questions – Therapy 🛋️

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What colors do you see in the therapy room?
2. What makes a place feel safe to you?
3. Can you name three things that help you relax?
4. How do you feel when you talk to someone you trust?
5. Do plants make a room nicer? Why?
6. What do you like to do when you feel sad?
7. Who do you talk to when you have a problem?
8. How do you make a friend feel better?
9. What does the word “therapy” mean to you?
10. Do you think talking about feelings is important?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the benefits of having a supportive conversation.
2. How can therapy help people?
3. What role do surroundings play in feeling comfortable?
4. Why is it sometimes hard to talk about our feelings?
5. What are some ways to manage stress?
6. How does listening help in a friendship?
7. What do you think a therapy session is like?
8. How can plants or nature affect our mood?
9. Why is personal growth important?
10. What qualities make a good listener?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the importance of mental health awareness.
2. Discuss the stigma around seeking therapy and how it can be reduced.
3. How do cultural differences affect perceptions of therapy?
4. Evaluate the role of environment in therapeutic practices.
5. Discuss the benefits of different therapy approaches.
6. How can one build a trusting relationship with a therapist?
7. What are the challenges of opening up emotionally?
8. How does therapy contribute to personal development?
9. Discuss the impact of therapy on relationships.
10. Evaluate the importance of self-care in mental health.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the effectiveness of therapy in addressing mental health issues.
2. Explore the ethical considerations in the therapist-client relationship.
3. Analyze the role of technology in modern therapy practices.
4. Discuss the concept of resilience in psychological therapy.
5. Evaluate the impact of societal norms on individual therapy needs.
6. Examine the challenges in accessing mental health services.
7. Discuss the integration of traditional and modern therapy techniques.
8. Analyze the psychological effects of therapy environments.
9. Evaluate the role of confidentiality in therapy.
10. Explore the significance of empathy in therapeutic settings.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the potential for therapy to enact societal change.
2. Critically evaluate the concept of therapy across different cultures.
3. Discuss the implications of psychotherapy theories on therapy practices.
4. Analyze the long-term effects of therapy on mental health.
5. Examine the role of narrative in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
6. Debate the ethics of involuntary therapy sessions.
7. Discuss the intersectionality of identity factors in therapy effectiveness.
8. Analyze the role of mindfulness in therapeutic outcomes.
9. Critically assess the impact of group therapy vs. individual sessions.
10. Explore the challenges of maintaining mental health in a digital age.