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Posted by gibbons482 on July 25, 2009, at 11:02:10
I'm new to the boards and sorry for posting so much. This is my first time in therapy and I'm not sure what to talk about. I have things I could and probably should talk about, everyone does, but I'm not sure of the protocol. Do I just blurt them out?
I've had two sessions already and haven't said much.
Posted by Nadezda on July 25, 2009, at 15:39:07
In reply to New to Therapy, what to talk about?, posted by gibbons482 on July 25, 2009, at 11:02:10
Hi, gibbons.
If I were you, I'd probably decide on one or two things I thought were either most important, -- or best on some parameter, even that of how easy it is to talk about them, or how much they might give your new T some ideas about you-- and then I'd say them in any way I could. Blurting is a totally acceptable way to get things out.
It's hard to start T even if you've done it before-- it's just strange to start telling someone you don't know-- all about yourself. Plus, we all have this social veneer-- and we've been using it in the opening times, so it's an effort to just get beyond the surface. Usually, it's like jumping into rather cold water-- you just decide you're going to-- and then you do. It should get easier and more comfortable over time. And once you get going, it's much easier to keep on.
Nadezda
Posted by moonshadow on July 25, 2009, at 16:02:55
In reply to New to Therapy, what to talk about?, posted by gibbons482 on July 25, 2009, at 11:02:10
I would think about your reasons for going into therapy, and start there.
It can be hard to open up, and some t's are bad about getting you started. The question I used to always hate was "what would you like to talk a owgs during the week that I wanted to discuss, and writing them in my journal so I wouldn't forget.
Posted by friesandcoke on July 25, 2009, at 20:25:59
In reply to New to Therapy, what to talk about?, posted by gibbons482 on July 25, 2009, at 11:02:10
Yes, you just blurt stuff out. Some of the stuff that comes out will be stuff that you need help with. So it is good to just keep talking. Good luck to you and welcome.
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