Posted by Dinah on July 30, 2004, at 15:52:08
In reply to Re: Ugh.. group-free backlash, posted by tabitha on July 30, 2004, at 14:20:03
I can't even imagine, Tabitha. :( I've been with my therapist for nine, and I can't imagine our fundamental relationship changing so radically.
You say you're not sure if she's threatening you. Do you think it might be wise to call her and get directly to brass tacks?
How will it affect our therapeutic relationship if I pay for the sessions but don't go? Will you terminate me? If I do agree to go in order to salvage our relationship, how much involvement are you expecting from me? May I just show up and technically fill the requirements? What is the purpose of the six week termination, and how do you propose to protect me in the group during this period. I'm afraid you're very angry with me, and I want to know if you think our relationship can make it through this crisis. You've been my therapist for twelve years and you're very important to me.
I think pressing for answers is far better than the uncertainty of trying to guess. But that's just me. I can be incredibly insistent on answers sometimes because I have a very low tolerance for ambiguity.
poster:Dinah
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