Posted by Poet on October 6, 2003, at 13:01:21
In reply to Therapy, Observed, posted by Medusa on October 6, 2003, at 10:48:28
You are brave! I have trouble talking one on one.
I wouldn't let that letter worry you. Had you gotten the observed session you asked for in the first place, you wouldn't have had to write it. Another example of therapists not paying attention to your needs.
I think that you should tell your trainee and observers exactly why you requested an observed session. Tell him/her/them what you told us: your history of therapists not taking your needs/requests for help seriously.
Then get into why you are seeing a therapist: whatever it is you need help on.
As to why no one in the past has taken you seriously all I can think of is that you aren't making yourself clear as to why you are there. Though a good therapist should be able to ask the right questions and get clarification.
I think the one who talked about Boston was just trying to make you feel comfortable, but she should have caught on that you were getting annoyed.
Let me know how your session goes.
Poet
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