Posted by Maria01 on July 27, 2007, at 20:07:04
In reply to therapy is so painful, posted by sunnydays on July 27, 2007, at 19:16:57
I don't know how to respond.....
I'm glad my T emphasizes a more balanced approach to therapy. We had discussed this the other day. She had explained to me that while therapy can be painful, it can be counterproductive if it's too painful, or interferes with the client's ability to function outside the office. She does a lot of work with depression/DV/PTSD and likes to go slowly. She told me that if she and I feel that I'm getting to the point where it's hard to function outside the office, she might ask if it's OK if we ease up a bit and maybe discuss something else in order to regain some balance. There's always a chance to go back and talk about the "hard stuff"I really have a lot of respect for that approach, so much unlike my ex-T who would want to plow through regardless of how much if was affecting my work, relationships, etc. Such a relief to hear of an alternative point of view!
Just my .02 worth....=) It's just too counterproductive for me otherwise....
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