Posted by annierose on September 11, 2009, at 22:51:08
In reply to Therapist said I am 'vain'???, posted by Abby Cunningham on September 11, 2009, at 12:45:28
>>>Otherwise we seem to get along alright but sometimes seems very superficial as though we just discuss my everyday life and problems.<<<
This sentence struck me. If you feel you are only talking about superficial topics, you need to bring some of your more hidden worries to light. Everyone encounters a light session here or there for different reasons. But if it's consistent, you need to start opening some different doors and talk about the harder stuff. Or ask your therapist "I wonder why we only get to my everyday problems." She can't read your mind and know what is really bothering you.
The vain comment is hard - and without knowing the context or how she said it - who knows what she was thinking. Sometimes when my therapist says something that I think is not called for, I will let her know immediately ... as in "That was harsh." Usually we can get back on track and clarify each persons point of view and though processes.
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