Posted by Kath on December 21, 2007, at 21:50:16
In reply to Re: Going to new therapist today; feel fragile » Kath, posted by ClearSkies on December 20, 2007, at 9:39:28
Jeez - thanks CS - that was good input.
It's funny. When I was signing in at the main desk, I saw this older man walking around behind the desk - didn't seem to have much personality. I thought 'I hope that's not going to be my therapist' but then I thought, 'Well, I was led to this clinic & I'll be put with whoever is going to be best for me' (as in 'the Universe provides' type stuff).
Yup - sure enough - he called me in & I thought, 'Oh well...whatever'. So we go into his office & he looks right into my eyes & smiles & introduces himself & he was so nice & kind. At the same time, very straightforward. I think he has the attitude that you referred to. He said that it seems to him that most of my anxiety is caused by my kids & I agreed. He said he can't make my problems go away, or can't 'fix' me. I said I know that & it's me who can work on myself, but that I need sort of a 'coach' to help me & he said yup, that's exactly how he sees it working.
So I feel pretty good about it. He also said that he has kids & he knows it's hard.
Thanks for asking about how it went.
hugs, Kath
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