Posted by gardenergirl on September 3, 2004, at 0:24:50
In reply to First Session After Break Approaching..., posted by Klokka on September 2, 2004, at 21:43:02
You know what? Five weeks is a long time away from someone so important. And you have had a lot going on then. Didn't you also leave him with a letter or was that someone else? It sounds as if you don't know what to start with, and maybe you are afraid that the connection will be lost when you see him again.
And perhaps you are fearing being punished for finding that internet writing because it seems like punishment is something you experience a lot. Of course you would half expect it/worry about it.
I felt a bit confused and awkward at the beginning of my first session since my T's vacation. I felt like too much had happened, and I didn't know where to start. But I just took a breath and started with whatever came out first. My T is a big believer that what needs to come will, eventually. And if we miss a chance this time, it will come up again someday, so not to worry.
Perhaps you can start by talking about your fears with him being gone and with your scedule briefly... or touch base on how it was seeing the person covering for him.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
gg
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