Posted by sunnydays on July 15, 2007, at 10:11:16
In reply to Re: he changed his chair!!!!, posted by Maria01 on July 14, 2007, at 12:42:25
> I think my situation is a little different. My ex-T worked in an agency that saw a lot of children/families. The room she used had a rocking chair, stuffed animals, dollhouse stuff, you name it. I felt like I was in a toddler's bedroom. I'm not a kid person(don't crucify me, but it's the truth) so spending two hours a week in what looked like a kid's bedroom was disconcerting, to say the least. I commented once or twice and let it drop, because I have no say or control in how they choose to decorate..it's none of my business.
***** Well... I kind of think it is your business. If it bothers you and could get in the way of your therapy, then I think it matters. Obviously I don't expect my T to change decor because of me, but I do think it's fair that I talk about how it affects me. I mean, it was disconcerting enough that I had trouble talking...
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> After a week's break, the room had been re-decorated wtih less emphasis on kiddie stuff. It had a very soothing Asian influence. The kiddie props were still there, but not as obvious as before. I LOVED the new decor. Loved it, loved it!**** Again, something I think you could say if you wanted to.
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> My present T has an office that she shares with another T...it's very nice. I don't think I would be too thrown if she changed it up; she's the one that has to sit in there day after day, so her work environment is up to her, IMO***** I agree that my T can decorate however he wants. And his office is VERY decorated. I love it. He has all sorts of little knicknacks and stuff to look at. But I can't really help being thrown by it. I sort of use the image of his office to comfort myself sometimes, so having it change is hard because then I have to memorize it all over again. But you probably have different issues that you're working on than me, so it wouldn't bother you as much.
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