Posted by mair on January 31, 2005, at 19:27:10
In reply to To Tell or Not to Tell New T.(long), posted by 10derHeart on January 31, 2005, at 17:56:25
I'm hardly the model for this. My past practice is to avoid revealing things until I literally can't anymore. I had one issue in therapy that had to come out because I realized that for the previous couple of sessions, I'd sit there talking to my T about 1 thing, while all I was really thinking about was this other matter. It was totally getting in the way of progress.
I think your gut will tell you. 8 sessions seems a little quick to me and I don't think you can force the depth you're looking for. On the other hand, if it seems relevant and in context of what you're discussing, it's probably the right time.
But again, I'm pretty much of a wimp about things like this.
Mair
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