Posted by DAisym on December 23, 2008, at 11:50:21
In reply to Responding to therapist's interventions, posted by onceupon on December 23, 2008, at 10:20:29
Sometimes we balk because it is scary to go there. The value seems to me in the intensity and clarity of your hatred for this part. You can be mad at your therapist, or feel it is useless - both defensive reactions - but these feelings could be a guide to opening up to more of yourself.
In physical therapy, there are often exercises which seem to do nothing. But I am told that these are balancing exercises - ways of strengthening muscles to balance the damaged ones. I think sometimes acknowledging the negative thoughts and trying to counteract them is a good beginning towards balance.
My biggest struggle is with needing emotional support. I *know* it is OK and a very human thing to need. And yet I also *know* it is dangerous and weak and will get me into trouble. So when these warning bells go off and I feel like I'm being too needy - my therapist says, "you are on the right track." Ug
I'm impressed that you so bravely try these exercises. I don't think I could.
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