Posted by fallsfall on October 11, 2003, at 0:51:38
In reply to Re: Not bonding with new CBT therapist, posted by Dinah on October 9, 2003, at 20:04:57
Your therapist sounds like she views her role as more of a teacher than as a relationship. From what I've read, every form of therapy (with the possible exception of short term behavioral therapy) values the relationship.
I would particularly talk about the lack of support. Maybe you could describe a time when your former therapist was able to give you support so your new therapist can be sure to understand what you are looking for.
If your style and your therapist's style really don't match, then can you therapist refer you to someone else? I'm guessing that you can't initiate a change, but maybe she could.
Definately tell her how you feel.
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