Posted by Dinah on September 3, 2004, at 14:21:31
In reply to Re: To be continued... » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on September 3, 2004, at 13:28:19
It kind of veered into the direction of discussing whether it was ok to want forever therapy at times, although the primary focus was reducing the number of sessions. It was actually a pretty broadranging session. That's why no decisions were made. I looked up and noticed we were out of time, but clearly still mid-discussion. So the discussion was continued until next time. At that point maybe we'll figure the best course of action.
It was a great session. It's not that we never talk about these things, but this was the most focused discussion we've ever had about the sort of stuff we talk about all the time here on the board. Not dependence precisely, but whether we should start therapy with the intent of leaving it. How "real" the therapeutic relationship is. Just the discussion of the difference between once and twice a week therapy was interesting. I mean, I've thought about these things, and we've talked about them here. But he was pretty open today about his views. And not in that cagey way that therapists often have.
I like him on Fridays. He seems more relaxed and tuned into the session. It must be a light day for him.
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