Posted by Pfinstegg on February 14, 2006, at 23:31:32
In reply to Re: Too much Therapy? » Daisym, posted by fairywings on February 14, 2006, at 23:01:35
I feel that I know what you are talking about. Your T, like mine, is so empathic. We discovered, together, that regressing every day to all the trauma and suffering of childhood was not ideal, any longer. I feel certain that it was vital to do, and helped tremendously, but that it's now equally important for me to utilize my adult self on some days. We did so much together that was helpful, but now I do need to have more time for the adult me who wants to contribute to the world. Like you- what could be more wonderful that implementing a training fellowship with what you learned with Berry Brazelton!
I now see my analyst three times a week, rather than five times, and I like what is happening. It still means the world to me to be able to see him, but there is more room for my own adult life, which is becoming richer. It may be different for you- you and he will know what is best to do- and when to do it.
Just so that you don't feel alone with it, we, too have gone through mutual hurt feelings, and survived to have an even stronger relationship. That is probably bound to happen in very intensive therapy, don't you think?
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