Posted by LlurpSieNooDle on December 10, 2007, at 18:44:52
In reply to Re: kitten!! » llurpsienoodle, posted by ClearSkies on December 10, 2007, at 13:30:35
> I think that T's should have pet therapy as standard practice. My old T used to bring her old dog and at first he didn't like me, but I didn't take it personally. I think HE needed therapy :-)
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> And my very first T, back during the last ice age, had a lovely dog in her office too, and had a collection of stuffed toys for people to hug during sessions. She had to keep the dog outside the office because he suffered from flatulence...
>pththtbbbbb!
oh my...!> Makes me think that at the very least I should be bringing something to hug and pet during my own sessions now, since my anxieties have been running high. I don't think my cat would cooperate, and I know she wouldn't fit in my purse.
My old T used to have this little beanbag pillow that I would play with during therapy. I miss that. sometimes I fiddle with my coffee tumbler, or with a water bottle but the kitten was a true joy!
-Lnoodle
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