Posted by Medusa on October 12, 2003, at 18:40:38
In reply to Re: The Last Therapy, Oh My! » Medusa, posted by Poet on October 8, 2003, at 9:38:38
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> I can imagine the looks they exchanged.
>Heh. The therapist with me seemed surprised that we hadn't gotten to any therapy at all during the session.
I wonder if any of the trainees will speak up about their opinions, though - the voice on the therapist's earphone the whole time was that of the one man in the room. (He's a co-director of the center.) I *definitely* have issues with that.
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> I just have got this rut in my brain (her terminology) that positive self-esteem is dependent on getting a better job.
>I don't think it's a rut. I think that self-esteem is partly based on our productive contribution to humanity. Which doesn't come by us sitting behind desks, staring into space or surfing the 'net.
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> When you get a chance, try to translate the info. on self-esteem and send it to me in a post.
>I did a rough translation ... and the stuff seems soooooooooo simplistic! I'll post it, but don't laugh too hard at me finding that inspiring. Maybe reading it in another language was what I needed to get simple concepts around my defenses.
I'm going to be away for a little over a week, but when I get back, I'd be really interested in discussing this self-esteem package with you.
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