Posted by TherapyGirl on March 31, 2007, at 10:21:28
In reply to Group therapy is hard, posted by Daisym on March 31, 2007, at 0:31:23
It *is* hard. And I know what you're talking about. When I was in group, the ending came when there were three of us left and we spent each week watching one of us have individual therapy (the same one each week). I'm sorry, I just don't see how that's helpful for anyone -- not even the one who was getting all the attention because she didn't have to give anything back or hear anyone else's struggles.
I like the way Zen described her group and the way they allocated time. This makes sense and seems fair to me, rather than winging it.
What your T said about you makes sense, too, but in this kind of group, shouldn't the group T be aware that some people present that way and do what she can to include you???
As you can probably tell, this pushes my buttons. But maybe a different group would be a better fit. I don't know. I do know it's hard and you have my respect for trying.
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