Posted by Kath on February 18, 2008, at 17:43:28
Oh My Gosh.
1 1/2 hour appointment today with female doctor who runs these groups & it's covered by OHIP (government health insurance; lucky me).
She is quite nice & asked the usual questions re my 'history', previous therapy etc.
Then she gave me Numerous pages to read that covered different aspects of the group therapy.
I thought it was a great idea - that way, everyone gets exactly the same info. She said the GOAL or purpose of me reading was NOT to remember it, but to take my time & understand it. She was writing at her desk, while I read & I was to stop & ask her if I had any questions, right when I had them - not wait 'til afterwards.
Which, of course, I DID!!!
It sounds like it has the potential to be VERY good. It was emphasized that although one's involvement was one's own decision, those who benefit most are those who bring up issues, ex "I have an issue I'd like to deal with today". & those who tend to speak more, benefit more.
I asked a question when I read THAT!!! Anyone who knows me from the Social board, knows I am a blabbermouth par excellance!!! I tend to go ON & ON with the details. So I said to her that I was concerned that people would get fed up if I talked a lot, or frequently brought things up. She smiled & was so nice & said it wasn't my job to care what people thought of me.
Issues of feeling uncomfortable being 'new' & feeling as if one didn't belong, & wondering "how is this going to HELP me!!??" were addressed.
I am VERY hopeful about it.
She also asked (well, I'd already said it, but she asked if there were additional items) what I want to 'get' out of therapy.
Some were: to be able to go ahead & live my life in a relaxed manner without knowing if my son is OK or not
feeling comfortable NOT having my cellphone on in case he needs me
etc.
I am pretty darned excited about this!!!
Only downside is I have to get there by 10 a.m. on the 404 highway - a major hiway going North-south to Toronto....very busy at that time of day, so I'll probably just leave REALLY early....leaving myself enough time.
Kath
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