Posted by twinleaf on July 27, 2007, at 20:20:45
In reply to Re: So different... » twinleaf, posted by DAisym on July 27, 2007, at 19:28:04
That's just wonderful, Daisy! I recently heard Daniel Stern speak, but haven't read his book, which I will do. How great to have those people from the Boston Change Group teaching and interacting with you. I can't imagine anything more exciting, or more helpful for your career as it grows.
The relationship I had with my former analyst was extremely important to me- and so its loss was very hard, mysterious and painful, although we are learning a lot about what probably happened. With the new one, it's very different. He is VERY attentive, so that I do feel very "heard", even when I am silent. But he is less empathic (with the old one the empathy could be almost overwhelming at times- until the hostile, abusive side of him came out), and more interested in JUST ME. I like it better; it helps me feel calmer, validated and more self-accepting. I know I did learn a lot from the first one, but I feel I can take a deep breath, relax, and JUST BE with the new one- it's somehow a big relief!
Thanks so much for your kind and insightful remarks. If you want to say, what is your felowship in, exactly?
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