Posted by Dinah on August 7, 2005, at 10:34:11
In reply to Trying to remember... » All Done, posted by Racer on August 7, 2005, at 10:17:29
I'm a stubborn soul. I couldn't relax into therapy at all until I had thoroughly researched it and found out the techniques they use. I just refused to have my brain "manipulated" in ways I didn't understand.
Of course, I learned they aren't Svengalis or anything. And of course, my therapist also modified the standard repertoire when I kept asking him if he were mirroring me, or whatever. Now I sometimes wonder what on earth it is that they are good for, but I remember that seeing him helps me when I feel really bad. But darned if I know why. So.... finding out all I could didn't help all that much.
Other than to stop him using many of the stock therapeutic phrases. Which I sort of like because it feels like he's on his toes more.
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