Posted by Karen_kay on December 17, 2003, at 22:07:02
In reply to Re: Do You Tell your dreams in Therapy? » DaisyM, posted by Dinah on December 17, 2003, at 21:21:20
I rarely remember my dreams unless they are disturbing. And lately it seems that I've been having at least one disturbing dream a week. I never told him about my dreams, as I thought they were insignificant. But, I had a dream about him once. That I broke into his office while he was out and began mocking him. And he caught me (and my friend). And rather than being mad, he told my friend that he wanted to start seeing her twice a week for individual therapy sessions. I was so mad! And he just ignored me. I was so mad at him in my dream that I just had to confront him in real life! I'm silly.
But, my dreams now about my dad are becoming more symbolic, especially regarding my relationship with my boyfriend. So, I'm glad he doesn't just dismiss them, even though he is CBT. And the first thing he asks is "Have you had any nightmares?" He does a very good job of helping me interpret my dreams and put them in perspective. He's a good therapist. Now I feel bad for being annoyed with him.
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