Posted by Raindancer on July 25, 2004, at 6:51:25
In reply to those termination blues, posted by bell_75 on July 24, 2004, at 19:43:43
I feel for you so much. Would it help to have occasional contact with your T by letter? It might be that you need a little longer to terminate so that you might start to fill the time when you normally see your T with a new project or class to help the transition. Knowing you can go back if need be is helpful. People do go in and out of therapy as needed and it doesn't have to be a closed door. I think it's a bit like a toddler walking on her own after having been supported. It's scary at first and then the confidence grows as she walks further and further and feels her own power and autonomy.
The crying is difficult to contain - perhaps you should let yourself cry and there will still be time to talk. Have endings been difficult for you in the past? You could talk to your T about this
You have obviously done well in therapy and should feel immensely proud of yourself - it's not an easy road. Posting here always helps, so please do. You will be in my thoughts. Please let us know how you're getting on. Take care.
Raindancer
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