Posted by Dinah on September 3, 2004, at 14:31:13
In reply to Re: To be continued..., posted by Aphrodite on September 3, 2004, at 13:34:15
Well, I suspect some of it was tactical. Although, yes, he can be very good. And he can still surprise me. But I had left a message for him this week that included "I know you weren't trying to get rid of me last session." which I guess even the dullest therapist would realize meant the exact opposite.
And I walked into the office, threw myself onto the couch, crossed my arms, and sat with a scowl worthy of Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes) at his worst. I'm guessing those might be little clues to a reasonably perceptive therapist that it might be wise to explore feelings before agreeing, disagreeing, or saying anything meaningful at all. :)
When I look back on it, it was sort of funny. I was at my most totally unreasonable and contrary. I'm glad he was able to find gentle humor in it.
We also managed to discuss how this reaction was an improvement (believe it or not) from my previous behaviors. :P
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