Posted by Geegee on September 23, 2008, at 17:00:06
In reply to My session today and ?'s about what is therapy?, posted by lemonaide on September 23, 2008, at 12:32:26
Dang, what a difficult session. Good for you for speaking up about what concerns you even though you worried about and cared about his reaction. And for sticking with it despite his deflections.
One thing to consider...with normal age-related decline in memory, the person's recollection usually improves with cues. That is, when reminded in some way about the event or thing that is not recalled, the person usually then can recall it better. It doesn't even have to be a "complete cue", it can just be part of it or a hint. If cuing doesn't ever seem to help recall, then the memory deficits are more consistent with a disease process.
I faced this with a supervisor, and it was really, really rattling. Coming from a alcoholic family background, it also was terribly crazy-making and really threw me. There wasn't much I could do about it at the time other than talk to my school supervisors. This guy was in his early 70's. I really hope that he has or will end his career and retire on his terms and before he becomes too bad off, assuming there really is/was something wrong with him.
Hang in there, sweetie. I know this is hard, but you've got more skills and strength to deal, too.
gg
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