Posted by Rigby on November 7, 2005, at 12:00:10
In reply to Bringing up Termination, posted by Augustina on November 6, 2005, at 8:20:39
Hi Augustina,
It sounds like you have a great relationship with your therapist so that's wonderful. And the fact that you are beginnning to think about termination means it's definitely something to talk about.
I am greatful you brought this topic up because I'm in a similar situation! I've made some huge advances these past six months after four years in therapy and I mentioned something to my therapist about possibly not needing to come anymore and, to my huge surprise she agreed that we should start talking about it after the first of the year.
I guess the point of this is that I think if *you* feel you might be ready, chances are your therapist will agree. If in your heart of hearts you aren't, your therapist may guide you to understanding that you're not ready.
I found this article online which was sort of helpful: http://psychcentral.com/library/therapy.html
It'd make for a great board--the topic of leaving therapy, don't you think?
Rigby
> I've been in therapy now for 2 and 1/2 years and have been thinking more about ending therapy with my wonderful T in spring 2006 or so. I'm not really sure if it's best to bring up this subject now or when we are getting closer to that time? How does one usually approach therapy termination w/their T?
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