Posted by onceupon on August 1, 2008, at 14:34:58
In reply to four weeks off - abandonment *trigger*, posted by backseatdriver on August 1, 2008, at 12:26:33
Hi backseatdriver,
I'm new here, but I'll just jump in if you don't mind. It does sound like your therapist is discounting your *very real* response to his absence. Not knowing your therapist, I'd be inclined to say that he's either dodging the discussion (hopefully not), or not very well-versed in talking about the relationship. Either way, it sounds painful for you.
I noticed mention of Yalom's books above, and if you don't mind the idea of reading a book that's geared mostly towards practitioners, I would recommend "The Gift of Therapy" - I liked the insight into how (some) therapists might approach the work.
onceupon
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