Posted by DAisym on July 27, 2007, at 19:28:04
In reply to Re: So different... » Nathan_Arizona, posted by twinleaf on July 27, 2007, at 16:38:38
Have you read Daniel Stern's "The Present Moment"? So much of what you are talking about is his work. I have been exceedingly lucky that 4 members of the Boston Change Group have been instructors for my fellowship program. The level of discussion is intense and powerful because they aim to build relationships with us, not just teach us. I feel very lucky to be learning this way.
The idea of silence during therapy is highly charged for me. For a long time I would ask my therapist not to "abandon" me to the silence. He would acknowledge how hard and dangerous it feels for me but he would also point out that he hadn't gone anywhere, that even in the silence he was listening to what I was "telling" him. It is easier now though still not my favorite thing.
I'm so glad you are finding this new therapist so helpful. But I wonder if all the work you've done before isn't a foundation that you are building on now? I know it is different and there was so much hurt and loss but it still seems like you came a long way in the other therapy. It reminds me that often we need more than one guide on our life journal.
Glad to see you posting.
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