Posted by raisinb on February 7, 2009, at 13:37:30
In reply to Developmental stages in therapy, posted by DAisym on February 6, 2009, at 23:31:42
I think it's right that we do go through developmental stages, but that each one can contain regression to the previous stage(s). I like the image of a spiral--we go around and around over the same things in each stage, as well.
I've been enjoying reading Heinz Kohut lately. He believes that once the developmental needs not met in childhood make their full appearance, they will transform into normal adult needs if the therapist and client keep them mobilized. In that model, you're feeling exactly the right things, and the goal is just to keep expressing and feeling them. I know that's not exactly comforting. It isn't to me, either. But it does imply that whatever's inside you--there isn't anything wrong with it, and knowing and feeling it will help you grow.
I wish you peace and the best way possible in dealing with these feelings.
((((Daisy)))
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