Posted by Dinah on April 26, 2008, at 15:40:06
In reply to Re: Therapist is Testing me » Dinah, posted by Amanda29 on April 26, 2008, at 15:07:03
I'd want an explanation too.
If it has something to do with his personal situation, it's understandable that his life may change so that he can no longer do what he used to do. But he should own up that it's his own issue.
And if it's a desire for your wellbeing, I still don't quite understand why he didn't lead you up to this and prepare you for it, rather than just spring it on you. Generally when you try to prepare someone for autonomy, you do it by giving them greater challenges and greater responsibility over a period of time, not suddenly toss them out of the nest and tell them to fly.
It's difficult to understand all the nuances of a situation without actually being there. I might be missing something entirely, and certainly I don't want to question your therapeutic relationship.
It's good that you trust your therapist enough to feel sure that you two will get through this. That goes a long way towards telling me that he is probably doing what he thinks is best, and that he doesn't at all hate you. You should have a good feel for him after four years.
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