Posted by magic potion on May 17, 2003, at 9:12:15
In reply to Re: Tired of ineffective pdocs » magic potion, posted by fallsfall on May 16, 2003, at 22:49:28
> Do you know what kind of therapy he is practicing? I have talked to 2 different kinds of therapists, and it was very different (one is CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the other is PsychoDynamic). The CBT therapist talks a lot more than the PsychoDynamic one. You may just be mismatched with the therapy type. CBT therapists tend to be very practical.
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> Another thought is that he may be quiet now because he's getting to know you. You should bring this up in your next session and tell him exactly what you told us. He can't help unless he knows what is going on.
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> I do know what you mean about wanting the right to stop living. I have felt that way, and have other friends who have felt that way, too. There have been times, though, when I have gotten past that time and was glad that it was hard to do.No, I don't know what type of therapy. Although when I ask he says he take an "eclectic" approach. That sounds so weak to me, but I suppose he thinks he uses "a wide range of tools" to be able to treat the individual and that his strength is flexibilty.
I had a CBT'er recently. It was too much homework for someone who can hardly get out of bed. I guess he thought I cared enough to do homework.
Maybe he is trying to get to know me. Unfortunately, inside I feel like I am in a crisis. I don't have time for him to warm up. And, I won't share my problems with someone until I am confident they can help me. It's not worth the exchange if it's a dead end.
I know I'm impossible. Thanks for trying to help!
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