Posted by fairywings on March 15, 2006, at 9:54:01
In reply to express true feelings or not with T, posted by B2chica on March 15, 2006, at 9:05:45
Hi B2,
I sure hate to think you're feeling like she could be that manipulative. If she truly could be, I'd run for the hills! I know you've said you want to stick it out with her, but.....that wouldn't be healthy if she would retaliate for you expressing your feelings. I mean that's what you're supposed to be learning to do.
Is there a way you can just tell her that you didn't find what she said helpful, and this is how you felt about x,y,z? I've never had a therapist get upset with me for doing that. I've had them stick by what they said, but not get upset or manipulate me.
You have to do what you're comfortable with, but maybe think about how much good it will do you if you can't be honest.
I hope your appt. goes well. Let us know.
fw
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