Posted by Wittgenstein on October 16, 2007, at 6:42:58
In reply to Re: Thank you » Wittgenstein, posted by Dory on October 15, 2007, at 17:42:21
Yes, I don't know what I think and expect really. I saw him today and talking did help - it soothed the pain somewhat - hope it lasts at least a while.
Suddenly I have the image of a therapy advert like a toothpaste advert... "Quick-fix therapy limited - the perfect option for perfect people - just twice a week and within a few months you'll be feeling a whole lot better and so will we!" - and a patient grinning (with a little twinkle in his eye) and shaking hands with an equally grinning therapist. Contrived music in the background. Some children running in a field of daisies hugging their mummy and daddy.
A few sessions ago, I sensed my T was annoyed with one of his other patients. There's a lady who comes every other week for a double session (she lives some way away) - every now and again I have to come at a different time because her session clashes with mine. I don't mind this as I'm flexible with time. Anyway, I came for a Friday session in the afternoon (instead of the morning) and he said something like "next week back to the usual times - after all that the lady I mentioned didn't even turn up for her double session this morning". It made me feel awkward - of course I don't know who she is but I still felt he'd told more than he should - I said it didn't matter - it was no problem for me to come at a different time. Of course it's nicer to have a fixed time - I find morning sessions tend to go better than afternoons - feel less anxious.
How did you session go today Dory??
Witti
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