Posted by Annierose on May 7, 2008, at 17:39:09
In reply to Re: Going to see my T- termination warning..., posted by LadyBug on May 6, 2008, at 21:23:52
This reply is more about what I have found out about myself when I am angry with my therapist. This is just a thought and may not apply to your situation at all.
I am in therapy because I would like to improve my interpersonal relationships. Often, when my therapist and I reach an impasse, I react strongly, similar to you. I promised myself to hang in there during these sessions, even though a large part of me wants to bolt - quickly.
After the calm, I realize I misinterpreted something she said, or gave undue importance to a particular word or phrase, or instead of staying present in the moment, I ramped up my energy, putting my therapist in a position of defending herself (something she finds quite annoying). Anyway, what I am trying to say, instead of placing blame, "I said" and the "she said" back and forth, think about the how many years she has been there for you, knowing she wants only the best for you. Maybe it's a time to make peace with the situation and try to let in some of the words she is sharing as "her truth" of the situation. Maybe you can learn something about yourself.
Good luck. I know how painful this is. Leaving therapy is very tough, under any circumstances, especially this one.
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