Posted by Lindenblüte on September 27, 2006, at 7:58:16
In reply to Re: How'd it go today?? » muffled, posted by ClearSkies on September 27, 2006, at 5:47:58
Muffled,
you'll tell her the truth when you need to. For right now, just remember that she is trying to be a better T for you. If you want to feel good and nurtured after your session yesterday, then you deserve to! Don't question it. The important thing she was going to check on for you- well if it's still important, why not give her a call and ask her? Or, at your next meeting, you can ask her for advice on how you can be more honest about expressing your needs and expectations. Give her this little thing as an example. She might have some ways to help you overcome this fear of delivering bad news.It's not about anybody being stupid or bad or incompetent, it's just about people who slip into habits from time to time. You have a pretty entrenched habit- and it's not just with her, I'm guessing. So, use this little miscommunication as an opportunity. Don't judge yourself. T will provide a safe bubble so that you can work on this habit together.
-Li
(sounds like T has some habits that she's working on too? well, doesn't matter- worry about yours first. She can ask her own therapist about hers!)
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