Posted by All Done on August 15, 2005, at 23:24:38
In reply to A giant smile from my T today, posted by annierose on August 15, 2005, at 15:33:22
> This morning was my first appt since my summer vacation. I was conflicted about going (not sure why) but also looking forward to reconnecting. As soon as she opened her door to get me out of the waiting room, she greeted me with a giant genuine smile and said "welcome back". It was so nice to receive her smile. Felt very cozy.
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> I had so many wonderful experiences on this vacation, and I'm really mad at myself for talking about all the things that went wrong. Why do I do that? Sometimes she'll explain that your unconscious knows why you are here (in therapy), and those uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and experiences may rise forward. I felt okay leaving, felt understood, but sometimes I wish she could see the happy, competent side of me.
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> AnnieroseHow nice of your T to make you feel so good coming back after vacation. I bet she understands that it's not the easiest thing to get through even if it is vacation. So, she probably also understands why you needed to get all the stressful stuff off your chest.
I worry, too, that I only talk about the icky stuff in therapy. The moments where I laugh or talk about something good feel quite nice. If I did that all the time, though, I don't imagine I'd get much accomplished.
I'm glad she gave you one of those nice moments. Way to go Annierose's T!
Laurie
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