Posted by mila on May 16, 2001, at 10:27:11
In reply to Redirected: Seeing my therapist on the street, posted by Dr. Bob on May 16, 2001, at 8:23:52
Hi,
i completely understand the way you feel. It happens to me every time I see my private teacher whom I fired a year ago with the promise to get back to her which I never did. I feel like I owe her an apology, and seeing her reminds me that I never did.
I ditched my last therapist, and I guess if I saw him on the street, I would also want to hide. It was impolite of me to just not show up one day for the appointment. but then he never called me to ask whether I am alright either.
==I'll have to lie and tell her I didn't see her.
why, is the lack of trust that bad between you? would it be easier for you to bring this topic in the conversation first? explore the feelings you had, throw some light on it? why did you think it was wrong for her to see you in the coffee shop to begin with? Should you be some place else? Or may be you idealize her too much. She is just a person when she passes by the coffee shop on her way someplace else, not your therapist. Do you see her as an unpleasant person to greet in everyday circumstances? Is she dark, judgemental, derogatory?
let me know how's you friday encounter went. You have raised a good point.
mila
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