Posted by lucie lu on September 18, 2008, at 10:29:47
In reply to Too many topics, too little time, posted by Angela2 on September 18, 2008, at 8:38:48
Yes... what often works is to write my thoughts down (try to put them in some reasonable order and don't be too cryptic - use real prose), bring two copies to the session. Have your T read it and the two of you can prioritize how to best structure the session. Both reading the Reader's Digest version at the start helps to cut to the chase. Also helps if your T is a fast reader. Mine has gotten to be a speed reader over the years ;)Sometimes some of the things I think are so important to talk about that I want to discuss them immediately end up not being so, or are a subplot of something else etc. I make that connection myself and the urgency to discuss it fades. But if there are major, pressing issues that I feel cannot wait, I usually will ask for an extra session, as time and money allow. My T will usually do it for me, especially in that case. Or at least a phone call between sessions. Email might also be an option if you use email with your T (I don't).
Good luck, Lucie
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