Posted by gardenergirl on April 24, 2004, at 14:03:18
In reply to seeing two therapists » gardenergirl, posted by crushedout on April 23, 2004, at 21:17:21
You are right, I agree that a consultation is not an ongoing therapy relationship. I know others have said this, but I really think it would benefit both you and Ellen if you were to see the other T together. In some ways it's like marital counseling. It seems like the therapy relationship is the issue, and thus, seeing T2 together may be the most effective and efficient way.
At my training site, I see a woman who is contemplating divorce. I only hear her side of things, and together we problem solve about what needs to happen or not happen. I also help her with communication skills as she tends to be very aggressive and angry. But my supervisor and I would really like to see both people. That way, I can faciliate communication in the moment between them, and I get to hear both sides of the story, perhaps facilitating greater understanding and clarity between them.
Good luck!
gg
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