Posted by Dinah on September 12, 2009, at 9:50:49
In reply to Re: That was so much fun! » Dinah, posted by workinprogress on September 12, 2009, at 1:08:00
Thank you!!!
You have reassured me. I was worried I hadn't conveyed the spirit well, because I've been working at the office lately, and yesterday I was so tired that I felt ill. It takes a lot out of me to work there, although I don't really understand why.
Most of what he said about me was clinical rather than personal. But it was the way it was communicated that was so special. And I'll never forget the look in his eyes, at some of what I said about him... I wonder if that's what it's like to be a therapist?
I suppose I wanted to communicate how different a session can be if we, the client, notice a pattern and comment on it instead of reenacting it. I'm sure it's would add an interesting session now and then to therapy in general, not just my therapy with my therapist. Although it's admittedly easier because I am confident in his positive regard.
It is *so* weird to say that. I look back at my posts and realize how very short a period of time it has been that I can say that. It's been a long hard struggle.
My session might not have been *bad* had I not told him how I would react to what he said, and implied that I'd rather just say it than go through that entire process. But it wouldn't have been fabulous either. I think I often expect him to take the lead in making these changes. But if I do, I will miss out on so many things.
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