Posted by Annierose on February 4, 2009, at 20:17:53
In reply to If my Therapist doesn't call......, posted by Sharon7 on February 4, 2009, at 19:14:33
I know it's hard not to take her behavior personally but in not calling you, she is accepting your decisions. Also, she would want you to call, write or fax if you need to. Of course every therapist operates differently, but even the therapist that calls their client, it is usually initiated by the client (not the therapist). For instance, if I call my therapist and leave her a general message, she isn't likely to call me back UNLESS I say, "please call me." The therapist wants you to reach out and ask for what you need. It's not that they are being rude or uncaring, although I understand it can feel that way, their behavior is coming from a different point of view.
I think you would feel better if you called her and let her know that you are coming to your next appointment. And if you do want to talk to her beforehand, ask her to call you back. And she will.
Of course she knows you by name. Think of your therapist as a teacher ... doesn't the classroom teacher know all her students by name?
Your feelings are valid and she would like to know all the thought that has gone into your decisions the past few weeks without seeing her.
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