Posted by gardenergirl on August 10, 2007, at 21:54:57
In reply to Therapist is not upset with me, but (triggerlong), posted by OzLand on August 10, 2007, at 21:33:52
Wow, that sounds like an intense session, but a very productive one. Your T sounds like a keeper--caring, honest, respectful, empathetic...I'm glad.
You mentioned a couple of thoughts/fantasies that I also have about my T. I can really relate to what you said. I've wanted to feel like his favorite or special client for a long time, and I also know that it's important for him not to say it's true or not. He does validate my feelings about it, though, in a way that makes me feel heard and that it's okay. And the father thing...I have that, too, though for a long time I would think to myself, "Run away, run away!" because I felt stupid or something. But I finally told him, and he seemed sort of moved. It was just a moment, but I felt it. And again, it was okay.
I'm glad your T is also okay with your feelings and is honest about when he might struggle a bit more. That shows how much he respects the frame and also how much he respects you that he would readily acknowledge when he makes a mistake or is "off" in some way.
I'm glad he referred you to a dietitian. I hope it's someone familiar with working with clients with eating disorders. I wish you strength and support in working that out.
Take care,
gg
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