Posted by Annierose on February 24, 2006, at 12:26:35
In reply to Re: Separation anxiety » All Done, posted by Dinah on February 24, 2006, at 11:48:14
Laurie -
Yes, I know exactly what you are talking about. I started to realize about a year ago that how I was feeling towards my T, my kids feel about me. That helped me handle their needs more appropriately, or at least view it from a different perspective. My daughter (now 12) has always been especially clingy. It would get a negative reaction from me --- "leave me alone" --- not those words, but my body languuage expressed that idea. Now I can take a deep breath and say, "do you need a hug from your mom right now?".
My T always says, when you listen to your heart and speak its truth, it will lead you to do the right thing.
I'm glad your son's preschool is allowing the phone calls. Sounds like a great school. And I do think his behavior sounds typical --- a phase kids go in and out of as their development matures.
WOW!! I'm so proud of you for letting your T know how important he is to you. Did he talk about it for the rest of the session? or bring it up since?
I too feel that I am growing up right along my children. I'm about 9 or 10 --- do I have to go through puberty again???
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