Posted by DaisyM on February 19, 2004, at 1:46:16
In reply to Crappy, crappy week (confusing, long rant), posted by gardenergirl on February 19, 2004, at 0:14:28
>>So, bottom line. I think either my session on Monday may have really stirred things up or I am just much more touchy than usual.
<<How about all of the above? It is the whim of the universe to set all this upon you on the same week...so remember to breathe and be nice to yourself. Lots of sleep, good food, and hugs.
I think crying with a supervisor is fine. That is where you are suppose to let it out. And grad students are a pain...so while you facilitate this respectful dialogue, tell yourself that they also need to know who is in charge and take a stand.
As far as your patients go, I'm sure you are handling each individual thing well. It touches me how much you care. I think we all hope for that. Remember that therapy itself can be so scary that it can take a very long time to "tell" something that might be really important. It took me almost 6 months to tell my Therapist that I had any kind of abuse in my childhood and another 3 months after that to really say what happened. Not your fault, you obviously have provided a safe enough environment where she can now tell you what is happening with her.
Keep yourself safe tomorrow. I love the idea of the sun glasses. People might get the idea. Pick something to be your private joke so that when you see it, or do it, you smile. I swear everytime I walk up the stairs to therapy now, I hear KK's voice in my head about swinging my butt and I smile to myself. (and hurry!)
Thinking of you. Cyber Hugs!
-D
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