Posted by fallsfall on October 30, 2003, at 7:24:07
In reply to Re: Perfect Therapy Patient Club, posted by Medusa on October 30, 2003, at 2:35:07
??How often is it "OK" to call your therapist, After hours? During business hours?
I would have to be in really bad shape to call outside of business hours. I don't feel too bad about calling about easy things (what was the name of the author he suggested? When is my next appointment?) during business hours, but I think that I could get into that too much and use it as an excuse to hear his voice and know that he had to think about me. Calling with a crisis during business hours is OK.
??Does your therapist ever make mistakes? What was the worst one? Did you tell them? when you've told the therapist about her/his mistakes, how have they responded? What's the Perfect Therapist response?
My old one used to, and apologized for them - in general she didn't seem too guilty (which made it easier for me). I would sometimes tell her about mistakes in my journalling - that way we didn't talk about it outloud (unless it was a significant mistake that she would then apologize for). I'm not sure new therapist makes mistakes...
??Are you jealous of their other clients?
I would like to be important enough to have a set time. He fits me in - at least now we have settled (pretty much) on what days, so I can schedule other things. I think that I'm still his newest client.
??Have you searched on the internet for them (my personal favorite)? Driven past their house? Do you know what kind of car they drive? Do you know the car's license number?
Yes, No, I used to know her car & license number. Now I don't know what either of them drive.
??What DO they want from us???????
I still haven't a clue. They want us to cry???
??Do you know their religious affiliation?
She is jewish. I don't know about him. [Why am I answering these questions for both of them? I haven't seen her in 4 months.]
??What are their therapy experiences?
No idea. Except I'm pretty sure that his training would have required him to do some analysis.
??How do they view us? And, do we really want to know?
I only want to know if they think I am interesting and working hard.
??what does the therapist's attire mean?
She had a great wardrobe. Almost as many pairs of shoes as outfits. 8 1/2 years about once a week and I was never aware of a favorite outfit.
He needs a fashion consultant.
??what about therapy in a non-native language - for either you or the therapist?
It is hard enough in a native language. I can't imagine...
??for other therapy HOs, what patterns have you noticed/reactions have you gotten from many, most or all of your therapists?
Not sure what the question is.
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