Posted by Jen Star on June 26, 2005, at 12:52:00
In reply to Re: T comment about Babble » gardenergirl, posted by Aphrodite on June 26, 2005, at 9:14:13
Aphrodite,
your situation is very interesting. It sounds like you do have a unique and special situation with your T, and I think it's great that you found someone who can successfully use non-western techniques to help you relax & calm & de-stress!Again when I read this, though, I have mixed thoughts. On the one hand: Maybe too much interference CAN make a person fearful, mistrusting, or generally more critical of a therapist.
On the other hand, if therapy can only be successful in a bubble where the therap-EE does NOT get to hear about other ideas or techniques, doesn't it mean that the therapist and his/her methods are not that strong to begin with?
I don't know! I just think that a T who is really good and effective and confident would be OK with a person learning and reading and coming in with new ideas. He/She should be able to discuss it without getting defensive or without feeling threatened, and help you stay on track with your particular brand of therapy.
Maybe it takes several weeks of "extra" discussion just to talk over these other ideas and get past them and back on track. But life is full of interruptions and feedback and lots of information and new ideas zinging around. As humans I think we all want to learn and make sure that we're doing the right thing. I hope the t's take this into account!
Anyway, sorry for writing a novel again here. I'm glad your therapy is working for you, and have a great Sunday!
take care,
JenStar
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