Posted by All Done on June 25, 2006, at 0:13:38
In reply to Re: Wow. I feel like such a spoiled brat. :-( » All Done, posted by annierose on June 24, 2006, at 6:47:49
> I just love it when our T's know just the perfect thing to say, well, except, "You know, I could see you on Sunday instead ....".
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> I think going more often has really helped strengthen an already strong relationship.I agree. I appreciate you guys helping me to make sure I add sessions. I'm still not sure twice a week every week would work with my schedule, but this has definitely helped my progress.
> BTW, how did he interpret the dream?My T always makes me say what I think first and I'm terrible at deciphering dreams. Even my own. But when I told him I thought there might be some relation to my dad because of the cowboy hat, he jumped all over it. I think he thinks there are a lot of open(?) issues about my dad. I made the association from the way I looked in the dream to being ashamed of my looks IRL.
He did suggest that perhaps I find some of his techniques silly or unhelpful because of the singing thing. That didn't feel exactly right to me, though.
> >>We also talked about my comfort and me trying to make his office a more comfortable place for me than it already is.<<<
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> Curious, do you remember any of his suggestions? I often tell my T that no matter where I sit, I think I'd just feel more comfortable in her closet or curled up behind her desk. We haven't talked about ways to be more comfortable, instead we focus on those young feelings. I think the former discussion seems important too.Well, he's not the one making the suggestions. His suitemate recently moved out and so there have been a few changes in furniture, etc. I've been talking about it every session and telling him what I want. What would make it more "my" space. I've requested a desktop sand tray or something to play with, a soft leather couch with overstuffed arms, and softer wattage light bulbs in the new lamp. (I went ahead and purchased those and plan to give them to him on Wednesday as part of my third therapy anniversary gift to him. ;) ) We'll see how much of it I get.
He did say he's going to consider a couch instead of the chairs. He's asked me a couple of times if there are any posters here that lie down. That's when I talk about *you*! :)
> It's okay to have that lump in your throat. Makes perfect sense to me. I'd be lumpy too.I wish I could just cry and get rid of it already.
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