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Posted by peddidle on February 6, 2007, at 21:28:26
So you all know I have trouble talking during therapy. My T has mentioned, on several occasions, that she wants to do a session, or even half a session, where I just free associate. I understood what she meant, but, being me, I asked her anyway. She said I would literally just say random words like chair, desk, floor, computer, etc. I told her that sounded weird.... she said she wasn't surprised I felt that way. :)
I thought she was kidding at first, but she's probably serious if she mentioned it more than once. I can understand why she would want me to try it, but I don't think it would be easy for me. She hasn't brought it up in a while, but I have been thinking about it lately, for some reason.
I know this shouldn't be a big thing, but has anyone else done free association in therapy?
Posted by happykat on February 6, 2007, at 22:37:16
In reply to free association, posted by peddidle on February 6, 2007, at 21:28:26
Peddidle,
I've tried. It was really hard for me too. You have to really be willing to just go with what pops in your head. I am a self-censoring maniac sooooo it was very difficult for me and I quit fairly early on. But she said if I hung in there it could be enlightening. I'm just not sure if I want to know what it all means right now. If that makes sense. From what I've read it might be beneficial. Let me know how it goes.
Be well and stay safe.
Regards,
happykat
Posted by Pfinstegg on February 7, 2007, at 13:08:45
In reply to Re: free association, posted by happykat on February 6, 2007, at 22:37:16
Being in psychoanalysis,it's what I do all the time. I thinkj it's extremely hard- such strange and embarrassing things keep popping up, But I think it's very useful- you gradually get more courage, and invariably, your initial comment about the plant in the office somehow leads pretty quickly to your own core issues and conflict.It's very scary, but you learn a loot, and I think it's a wonderful was to know yourself and deal with unconscious,or preconscious traumas and conflicts.
If you want to do it, just start very slowly,
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