Posted by kara lynne on September 11, 2003, at 1:22:08
In reply to Re: Do I need my therapist to love me? » kara lynne, posted by fallsfall on September 10, 2003, at 15:25:46
Hello fallsfall,
Yesterday was my sixth session. I think he's a CBT therapist, I should know more but we really haven't discussed it. The doctor who recommended him says he typically sets a time frame up to get things done--3 or 6 months maybe. That sounded appealing in a certain sense, but I don't think it's going to do me any good if I don't feel a rapport. Although he seems to be helpful with practical step-taking (around employment, eg), he doesn't seem to explore the feeling aspect of things very much. For instance when I talk about my lack of confidence he just asks why I feel that way and doesn't have much to say about it. Just wants to know why I'm not doing what I should be to get my life together. Well if I knew that I wouldn't frigging be there.I am definitely going to bring it up next week. He came highly recommended by my pdoc and I think he's been in practice for many years--but that's another good question to ask him.
Thanks
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