Posted by peddidle on May 28, 2007, at 0:11:09
In reply to whoaaa anxiety (work related.. long), posted by wishingstar on May 27, 2007, at 0:29:58
I don't really have any better suggestions than what the others have already said. But I just wanted to add that I think the fact that you are concerned enough to ask if you did/are doing the right things proves that you care.
Maybe next time she asks you something, or comments about a specific problem she's having, be honest and say that you don't know the best answer off the top of your head, but that you'll think about it before you see her again. One time after a session, I sent my T a vague email telling her I hadn't been completely honest about something, and that I knew I had to tell her the truth. So I asked her to try and ask me the same questions again the next time. She wrote back saying that she was really glad I sent the email, and that she would think about it before our next session. Just knowing that she would think about it (and think about me) during that time was a huge relief.
Obviously I don't know about this girl's particular issues, but maybe she called because she really wanted someone to talk to in that moment who would actually listen to what she had to say. It sounds like you were able to give her what she needed.
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