Posted by daisym on March 12, 2005, at 14:23:36
In reply to Remember I said my therapist would never, posted by Dinah on March 12, 2005, at 8:41:11
It is interesting that you didn't really say how it felt to have him check in with you...are you somehow worried that he is beginning to change his approach and philosophy? I think you've said all along that he is "trainable" (respectfully meant)so perhaps he heard what you might need and is acting on it.
I also think there is more and more research back to the idea of the relationship being important. As hard as the HMOs want it all to be CBT, it just can't be shown that one size fits all.
All in all, a break through. Now - this idea of being challenged - I've found it best to divide the session into parts if I think things are going to be rough. I've learned to save time at the end to check back - "are we OK? Are you going to be here next time?" What ever I need to hear. Otherwise I swoop out and am destoyed about him, not about what we were talking about. So, I can feel pushed and yet held during the same session. Does that make sense?
Glad to know he can still surprise you...
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