Posted by noa on February 7, 2003, at 11:56:46
In reply to Re: fickle therapists » heather66, posted by Dinah on February 7, 2003, at 9:51:29
I watch the clock, too. My therapist has one situated where he can see it and one right over his right shoulder, where I can see it.
Lately, I'm ok if I'm upset at the end of the session, but there are times when I do say that I need help "wrapping up" so that I can leave ok.
I go twice a week, which helps a lot. I also like Dinah's idea of writing down things as they are more active in your mind, and then you can bring your writing with you to therapy. Sometimes, I start off therapy by saying I know I have things to discuss but they are not on the surface right now, or I am afraid to bring them to the surface right now, or can you help me talk about them but not so deeply that I'll get overwhelmed, etc. etc. But sometimes, a session is rather superficial and that is ok, too.
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