Posted by jammerlich on January 17, 2006, at 17:45:40
In reply to Re: Just a broken record here » jammerlich, posted by Dinah on January 16, 2006, at 20:28:48
> Maybe it would be a good idea to meet and talk to her, so that you know what the possibilities are.
I know I really need to, otherwise I'll just sit here doing the "what ifs" until I drive myself crazy. Right now my fear has me pretty much paralyzed.
> I don't think that what you said makes you unready for therapy. But I fear that if she truly doesn't understand, she might not be the right therapist for you. Not all therapists are trained to deal with the feelings their clients develop for them.
I fear this too and it's something that MUST be discussed if I do go back. She may not even know how I was feeling. I'm not really sure if I ever said it. I think maybe it was all so loud in my head I thought she HAD to have know - but I can't say for sure if I ever really verbalized it.
> Which doesn't mean they can't learn, of course. But some are more willing to learn than others.
And even if she's willing, I'm not sure I'm willing to be the guinea pig. I just keep thinking, though, that with 20 years under her belt, it'd have been something she'd have at least mentioned.
> What you're describing isn't all that unusual in therapy, you know. A well trained empathetic therapist could help you explore the issue.Thanks for letting me know I'm not a freak. I certainly feel like one sometimes.
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