Posted by wishingstar on November 24, 2008, at 21:02:26
In reply to a therapy survey- anything you might want to share, posted by obsidian on November 24, 2008, at 1:42:47
I just terminated with T today, so this is a little odd, but I'll do it anyway. Most questions still apply.
1) What are you working on in therapy?
I terminated today, but previously... mostly stress management related to work and relationship skills/coping with relationship issues.
2) What led you into therapy?
Severe recurrent depression... self-injury and suicidal thoughts.
3) What are some of the problems that may be associated with therapy?
Dependence and attachment. While valuable, they can also be very painful. Plus, money! It adds up... Oh, and doubting yourself and struggling to trust your own instincts.. when theyre good and when theyre not. Therapy sometimes confused that for me.
4) Is there some part of therapy or characteristic of therapy that you find especially helpful?
Feeling heard and validated. Absolutely the biggest thing for me.
4) Do you feel like you have been through different stages in therapy?
I think so. And I've done very different work with different stages (parts?) of my life with different therapists.5) What's one problem that you can't seem to get rid of or something you have a hard time changing?
The need to feel cared for and taken care of. A normal desire of course, but I'm so desperate for it.6) What have you gained from therapy?
I really dont know. I've come a long ways but I dont know if I could put a finger on what exactly has changed. I trust my instincts more and I'm stronger and more confident.7) Do you think your therapist cares about you?
Yes, I do.8) Is there anything related to therapy that you wish you had done differently?
There sure is, but I'm not sure exactly what.9) What part of you do you think is most active and/or present in therapy? is it a particular part of you from the past?
The intellectual part. The part that is friendly, easy to get along with, and a thinker.10) What is "the question" you might be asking in the therapy process?
I'm not sure. Perhaps "am I good enough? what do I really deserve?" Something like that.
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