Posted by ClearSkies on December 6, 2006, at 21:30:55
In reply to Re: Given up on therapy, posted by bil on December 6, 2006, at 12:30:32
> I feel like a weight has dropped off my shoulders at the thoughts of not having to go there any more- I don't really feel like I connected with her at all. For her to imply that I was avoiding coming in because of what 'seemed' to be my financial problems... after telling her how hard things were!! I felt like she hadn't listened to a word I said- and yes, it was like she thought I was trying to get out of therapy because it was getting difficult.
>I went through quite a number of therapists before I found the one who "clicked" with me. She talked about it in our initial session, because, as she says, if the fit isn't right, then therapy just will not work. Also, her fee is rather low, and she isn't on any insurance plans; she said she does this on purpose so her clients aren't discouraged by the price in continuing sessions. In these ways she can choose the clients with whom she can do her best work, and keep 'em coming.
I do think it is worth it, if you think you could benefit from therapy, to search until you find the right T for you. There is absolutely no shame in deciding that one or another is not going to be the one you think you can work with. In a sense, that first session is about your assessment of the T as much as they assess you. Just my 2 cents.
> I've been reading up about shamanism- and I know someone who is one. Perhaps I should give that route a go...couldn't be any bigger a waste of money, Lol!!!
>My first T, who was great but retired her practise, regularly consulted a shaman as part of therapy for herself. I thought it was downright strange and kind of bewildering, but I have come to appreciate the wisdom of shamanic practises too.
> Bil
Nice to meet you.
ClearSkies
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