Posted by Noa on January 6, 2001, at 10:57:53
In reply to Would like advice about therapist recommendation, posted by ksvt on January 6, 2001, at 9:58:05
I don't know--but I suspect that kids sense stuff on a gut level, and perhaps bringing it out into the open could demystify it somewhat, give a a name to something that they might have some sense is happening. If your therapist is worried about isolation, then is it possible that you withdraw from your kids when you are depressed, to shield them? If so, I wonder what they make of that, and perhaps talking about it could help them to understand it. I think starting a dialogue could be helpful, but first discuss it thoroughly with the therapist--what are the boundaries? How will it be presented to them? Will there be opps for further dialogue? Shouldn't your husband be part of the dialogue too?
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