Posted by LegWarmers on January 28, 2006, at 8:22:33
In reply to Re: Had a bad/good day/session, posted by gardenergirl on January 27, 2006, at 15:44:47
> I think Daisy's post is wonderful. Sounds like a good way to evaluate therapy and to make changes, including leaving if that's the right one for you.
I agree
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> And therapy does feel bad sometimes. I try to forewarn some of my clients that they may leave feeling worse than they came in, and that's okay in that it means that something is happening in therapy. I also tell them that if it feels bad to the point that it's interfering with their daily functioning, or if the feeling bad after a session lingers throughout the week, please tell me. That may mean that we need to ease back, dig deeper, or also work on some soothing, etc.I think thats wonderful you do that. I mentioned concern to mine once about feeling really empty after a session and he said, you shouldn't feel that way so Im sure you will be fine. This was before we were about to get into something heavy... so I didn't go back for awhile, because the mere discussion of discussing it, made me feel terrible as well as the lack of insight as to how I might feel afterwards. I use to think this guy was great!
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> It all depends on the client and the T. Not a helpful answer, I know. But do talk to him about it, even if it's in a final session. And I also agree that increasing sessions can help, but it doesn't sound all that appealing when you're feeling bad.
>no, it doesn't, but I do undderstand the theory behind it. I think that's it, the t and the client, I don't think I allow myself to be in a realaxed state ever when Im with a t. Maybe Im terrrified of the power they have, or could have.
> Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be the right thing for you.
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> (((((Legwarmers)))))
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> gg
Thanks
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