Posted by Dinah on April 25, 2008, at 19:32:38
In reply to Re: My T is retiring » muffled, posted by TherapyGirl on April 25, 2008, at 17:22:16
I can understand not wanting to transition to a new therapist. Like I always tell my therapist, he's not a washing machine, and I can't put a quarter in the next one down if he's out of order.
If, at some point down the line, you feel the need for therapy, you can always look for what you need at that point. Lining up a "replacement" could leave the new therapist with the unenviable position of being the not-oldtherapist.
I always hated that last therapy scene in The Bob Newhart Show where Dr. Hartley eases out of the room as the group settles into familiar interactions with the new therapist, and no one even notices that he left.
Mind you, I immediately lined up a few someones when my therapist deserted me after Katrina. And I'm not sorry I did. But... I can see your point in not wanting to have her transition you. I definitely can. That's a very long term relationship, and not one that can be easily replicated.
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