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How Flourish Supports You Between Therapy Sessions: A Gentle, 24/7 Therapy Companion

Therapy may be once per week, but growth happens every day.

Dr. Xuan Zhao
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Therapy can be life-changing, but the moments between sessions can often be the hardest.
Maybe you’re lying awake replaying a conversation.
Maybe you’re spiraling after a difficult day.
Maybe you’re trying to remember the coping skills your therapist taught you… but your mind is too busy to find them.

Those are the moments when people turn to Flourish, a gentle companion that helps you feel calm, grounded, and supported — especially when life hits between sessions.

💬 “It’s great for easy access to wellbeing in between therapy sessions… the reflections help me pinpoint things I wouldn’t normally realise.” — Maxime

Why the In-Between Time Can Be Surprisingly Hard

Life doesn’t pause in between your sessions.

You forget skills in the exact moment you need them

Anxiety spikes, your brain fogs, and the mindful journaling and breathing techniques you meant to practice fade into the background.

Flourish brings the tools to you right when your mind feels too full to find them.

You lose continuity from week to week

A lot can happen in seven days. Sometimes you show up to therapy thinking:

“I know something happened… but what was it?”

The Memory Jar in Flourish helps you capture the moments that matter so your sessions have more clarity and depth.

Therapists can’t hold you accountable every day

You know to make changes, but you don't know who can be your accoutability partner. Most people feel guilty texting their therapist or don’t have that option.

Flourish fills that gap gently, offering structure without pressure, and support without guilt, anywhere and anytime.

How People Use Flourish Between Sessions

To process emotions after tough sessions

Sometimes therapy opens up something tender. Flourish gives you space to land safely afterward.

To practice coping skills at the right time

Grounding, reframing, savoring, gratitude, deep breathing — available in seconds. 

Add them as Tiny Habits, and get a gentle nudge to practice everyday.

To prepare for therapy with more clarity

People use Flourish and the Weekly Insights feature to summarize their week, reflect on patterns, or set intentions.

When a therapist is away or unavailable

Vacations, holidays, schedule changes — Flourish helps you feel supported during those stretches.

Why Therapists Appreciate Flourish

Therapists tell us Flourish helps clients:

  • build emotional awareness
  • reinforce skills at home
  • create healthier habits
  • feel supported without guilt
  • make sessions more productive

💬 “As a therapist, I was skeptical at first… but the recommendations are solid. Great companion resource.” — Jasper

A Note About Flourish’s Roots

Flourish was created by a team of psychologists and behavioral scientists from places such as Stanford and University of Washington, who wanted people to have a gentle source of support outside the therapy room. Many therapists now recommend it to clients as a simple way to stay grounded and practice skills between sessions, and early research — including a Harvard-led study — shows that tools like Flourish can meaningfully support emotional and social well-being.

Support That Helps You Grow Between Sessions

Flourish doesn’t replace therapy. It helps therapy work better.

Whether you’re waiting for your next appointment or navigating daily ups and downs, Flourish offers support, motivation, and accountability that meet you where you are, so that you can keep growing, healing, and moving forward each day.

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