Posted by Dinah on September 11, 2008, at 8:11:46
In reply to Mixed feelings, But.., posted by Cal on September 11, 2008, at 5:30:58
I have gone around this issue a few times with my therapist. I remind him that when he says he's looking forward to getting away from his work and going on vacation, in this case his work is *me*.
He never really gets it. He insists he is always happy to see me, and misses seeing me when he is gone. But that he is happy to get away from his work.
I finally accepted in my mind that there are all sorts of aspects to his work. Writing out insurance bills, having to fill in an hour here and there for no shows, talking money, drumming up referrals. And his least favorite aspect - sitting. Seeing clients is just one part of what he does. I think I believe him when he says he enjoys the seeing clients part.
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