Posted by Penny on March 1, 2002, at 23:08:16
In reply to Re: therapist on maternity leave » Penny, posted by mair on March 1, 2002, at 16:43:49
Mair,
Thanks for your message.
I think for right now I'm going to keep my appointment with her for next week, and discuss further what might be a good plan for me. I've already met her and liked her when I did, but that was before my therapist was officially unavailable! Her officially leaving, naturally, took away some of the comfort level I found in that first meeting with the interim therapist.
My therapist asked me if I was scared of something regarding seeing someone else while she's away. I told her that part of me is afraid to become attached to the substitute b/c then I would have to end that too, and that hurts. In addition, I'm afraid that maybe I'll like her even more than my current therapist. And, right now, I can barely stand the thought! The third thought I've had is that perhaps she's growing tired of me with all my ups & downs (and I know, that's pretty illogical, considering her profession!) and was half-way hoping I would stay with the new therapist. She, of course, said that if things went really well with the new T, she would want what's best for me, etc. etc., but reassured me that she would miss working with me while she's out and didn't want me to change therapists 'just because.' I think that made me feel better...as though she values the bond we've formed at least somewhat as much as I.
I will certainly keep you posted on what happens with the substitute...
Penny
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