Posted by Daisym on October 23, 2011, at 23:27:57
In reply to Funny from New T, posted by TherapyGirl on October 22, 2011, at 21:08:24
I think humor creates intimacy in a lovely, safe way.
Last week I was having a hard time about several different work things. I felt like I didn't have the capacity to go from my session straight back to work and be the boss. So when time was up, tears came and I tried to joke them away - "I need a note saying I don't have to be the boss today." He tells me, "wait," whips around in his chair, pulls out a piece of his letterhead and writes me the following note: "To Whom it may concern, Daisy is excused from being the boss today." And he signed it.
I cracked up. And felt this overwhelming love for him - something so silly and yet I felt so cared for. We talked about it at my next session and he seemed as happy to have spontaneously written the note as I was to have received it. We agreed that it is these small things that help you feel really heard.I'm glad you are finding, and allowing, her caring. :)
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