Posted by Bent on October 27, 2004, at 12:22:22
In reply to Re: do you ever write to your therapist?, posted by vwoolf on October 27, 2004, at 11:47:32
Hi Froso. I hope you find lots of support here. I know I have.
Every few weeks I have something to read to my therapist. It might be just my journal, a poem, sometimes it's a letter to her. I find it one of my best ways of communicating hard stuff. It's been especially helpful when I need to talk about her/us, and transference.
To me, just talking in a session allows me to censor and sterilize what it is i am talking about. What I write is the raw, unedited me. The me that needs to come out more with her.
I also at first thought she wouldnt like the idea. I even said that it was probably a cheap cop out on talking but she said it isnt. Its just as much a way of communiucating as talking, painting, etc.I highly encourage you to try to read something to her one day. Its very hard to start but something about it is empowering. It's hard but feels great when you can get those hard things out in the open, and reading your thought makes it a little easier IMO. Best of luck.
poster:Bent
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