Posted by Toph on November 10, 2004, at 19:51:53
In reply to My T is retiring next month, posted by partlycloudy on November 10, 2004, at 5:55:51
pc, I wish I had the option of taking some time off. I am dependent on my pdoc for meds which are necessary to keep me from decompensating. What I wanted to say is that regardless of whether you take a break or find another therapist, termination is very important and should be thorough. If you had a therapeutic alliance, it likely involved issues of trust, idealization, resistance, and mutual growth. Hopefully, as a part of your termination you will take a look at your experience, the pieces of yourselves you exchanged and prepare for the loss of this confidant. Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have a painless transition.
In case you are interested, I spoke about my train wreck of a termination in a post from a few months ago.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20040918/msgs/394483.html
-Toph
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