Posted by petunia on April 3, 2009, at 0:32:01
In reply to Q about appropriate t questions (possibly trigger), posted by petunia on February 19, 2009, at 18:51:51
As I mentioned before, I went back, told him what I thought, he seemed cool with it, I thought I'd give it a try.
OH WHAT A WASTE OF TIME. This guy was a complete jackass. Didn't even start EMDR until the fourth session -- a month later -- and then stopped it every five minutes, like he didn't want it to move without his permission. He definitely seemed to have the impression that it was all about HIM, and unfortunately I think he may have been impaired as well -- he didn't act drunk or anything like that, but simply detached at strange moments and completely did not remember anything I told him between sessions. I haven't been back since... though I did express my thoughts before I left. :)
Anyway, I wanted to let you know what happened, because I now have a new rule: I am going to pay very close attention during any first session going forward, and if I don't walk out feeling at least as good as I did when I went in, I'll not be back.
I can't thank you enough for all the advice you gave me -- you all made me feel that no matter what I did or decided to do, it would be okay. And it WAS! Not pleasant, but I was able to take care of myself in positive ways, and that's what it's supposed to be about. Y'all rock. :)
Thank you again!!!
Petunia
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