Posted by Aphrodite on June 23, 2004, at 6:51:35
In reply to less than wonderful session, posted by Dinah on June 22, 2004, at 20:43:53
So he takes the "checklist" mentality approach to therapy? You have a list, and he's scratching subjects off. I'm glad you're making him a new "list" with the loaded issues on it.
My therapist is like Daisy's about bringing stuff up again and again. I find myself saying, "Like I said before . . ." "In fear of repeating myself, . . ." "We've been over this before, but if you insist . . ." He always says that he wants to know how I processed it later because I tend to overanalyze and pour over things between sessions, and he's right that I often have a different take on the subjects. I guess I will try to appreciate this trait of his more.
You'll have to let us know how it goes and how he responds to your (delayed) humorous reaction. I have a funny feeling he'll make it all better again. What a guy. Overall, I think you have quite a gem of a therapist.
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