Posted by Aphrodite on December 15, 2004, at 18:35:29
In reply to Having a Tantrum, posted by Daisym on December 14, 2004, at 21:35:36
Oh yuck. I would feel just like you!! At first I would try to be "mature" and accomodating, but inside I know I would have felt like throwing up. I'm so glad you had your tantrum. Sometimes those emotions are just so raw. You could never have been productive -- you would be completely distracted if they had appointments at the same time. If you didn't let him work on the scheduling, you would always worry about running into them coming or going, so you would be distracted that way too.
I think it is absolutely reasonable, and not childlike AT ALL, to expect anonymity in psychotherapy. In the most ideal situations, we shouldn't have to share waiting rooms with anyone, strangers or friends. It is our place to escape and it needs to stay that way.
Normally, I'm quiet about such things. However, the issue of safety in the office is a sore spot with me and I absolutely expect and demand him to keep my time and space safe. When he doesn't, he gets an earful!
Good for you for letting it out, Daisy. Now the two of you can get back to work without those fears holding you hostage.
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