Posted by gardenergirl on August 25, 2005, at 6:06:14
In reply to Re: Yesterday a part came in therapy:( » Dinah, posted by kerria on August 25, 2005, at 1:15:01
> my T becomes defensive of himself- and the way that he treats me in therapy. The trauma model (about communication) is all he knows that works and if a patient dies because they can't live with that he acts as if he doesn't care.
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> The method is greater and more value than the patient.
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> It's Not patient-centered therapy at all.I think this is very insightful. And I agree with Dinah that he might be burned out. A good clinician also knows that not every technique works with every patient every time. So they need to be able to try other things. Is there someone else on his team who might be more invested in doing therapy?
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> For me, it's so horrific to live as separated parts. i would choose to communicate if i could. Up until now attempts at communication have driven me to feel s. and if that happened it wouldn't be so good for my kids.
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> i wish T would come up with creative ways to help communication instead of announcing the deeds of parts when contrary parts are out- which only intensifies internal conflict/ and hated between parts. It would also help if he was a lot less arbitrary and stopped giving me the thought that he thinks i'm not going to make it.It sounds like you two are not on the same page as far as therapy goals. Have you had the time or energy to do some research on other ways to treat DID? Perhaps there is another method that is a better fit for you.
I do know the idea of changing involves more stress and a need to form trust again. But maybe, just maybe, it might be worth the risk?
((((kerria))))
gg
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