Posted by raisinb on October 23, 2008, at 8:49:42
In reply to Great Answers, posted by antigua3 on October 23, 2008, at 7:08:13
Jeez, why would a he include #3 without meaning it? Sometimes in order to have the strength to walk, you need the therapist's hand. That's what they are there for.
I love how this thread made me think about my own progress. For me, once I stopped trying to master and move on from my little girl, the magic happened. And I leapt forward instead of stumbling painfully. But I needed a long period of clinging to my therapist's hand first. And probably still will in the months (years, probably) to come.
It's kind of like in any relationship--once you stop trying to control the other person and give what you can, you usually get a lot more of what you want yourself. (Excuse me while I gag for sounding like the self-help books I hate :))
Now, I think I might be able to apply this metaphor to my own therapy later...and perhaps not walk out this time. Thanks!
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