Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2004, at 20:21:39
In reply to Well, I suggested we try challenging again, posted by Dinah on February 23, 2004, at 12:08:44
Which I admittedly am not sure is what he actually meant, because he can be really be confusing sometimes. But I think he doesn't want to take me up on my offer in general. He said that he thinks the main value of my twice weekly sessions is consistent support and that it's ok to come in when I'm feeling good. I don't have to use therapy to make me feel less good (i.e. work harder while I'm feeling good). Something like that.
He said that I can take responsibility for my therapy by asking him to challenge me on a particular issue if I think I need to be challenged. Not going to happen. If I know I need challenging in a particular area, I'll work on it myself. Don't need him for that.
So, I'm not sure how I feel about it. On the one hand, I don't really like to be challenged. But on the other hand, it doesn't speak highly of his belief in my strength to withstand challenges. Unless I've totally misunderstood him, which is entirely possible since sometimes the man is entirely incomprehensible.
So, anyway. I can live with it. And I'm not going to bring it up again. Not worth it.
poster:Dinah
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