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Posted by itsbeenawhile on June 21, 2008, at 8:46:10
Hey everyone.
I need some advice.
Im starting therpy again after about 3 years. Im in a new center and everything and that has me feeling quite nerved.
My big issue is that i really dont want to dig into my past therpist and issues i had with my old T. My Old T and I had alot of issues some still eat at me and im not to sure im ready to dig at that.
How do i go about avoiding that or telling my New T that i dont wanna discuss it?
Any advice??
Posted by Dinah on June 21, 2008, at 13:18:40
In reply to Starting therpy again..., posted by itsbeenawhile on June 21, 2008, at 8:46:10
If you're in a new clinic, they will not be able to access your records from a previous clinic unless you consent.
I don't think there's anything wrong in saying you'd rather not consent.
When I saw my third pdoc, I told him I'd prefer that he gain his own impression of my issues since I thought that allowing pdoc 2 to see pdoc 1's records influenced pdoc 2's conception of my issues and his treatment.
He was perfectly ok with that. He did in fact come to a conclusion different than pdoc 1 or pdoc 2 and I found his treatment strategy far more helpful. I'm not sure if he would have conceptualized my problems the same way if he had had contact with the other two.
If something comes up in the therapy where getting the previous records had specific usefulness, you can always revisit the question. But unless you found your previous therapist extremely helpful (and maybe even if you did), fresh eyes can be a good thing, I think.
Good luck with your new therapist!
Posted by Phillipa on June 21, 2008, at 13:29:31
In reply to Re: Starting therpy again... » itsbeenawhile, posted by Dinah on June 21, 2008, at 13:18:40
Agree with Dinah as usual and never had a therapist or even pdoc want my old records so never a problem. Don't worry about it. Love Phillipa
Posted by fleeting flutterby on June 23, 2008, at 17:19:52
In reply to Starting therpy again..., posted by itsbeenawhile on June 21, 2008, at 8:46:10
Yes, I agree with all that has been said.
I've been with my current therapist about 6 months and was with my former one for almost 3 years-- I had a break between the two of about a year. My current T. did not ask or receive records from my former T. and as far as talking about the former T.-- it's all up to me..... If I want to talk about him I do, and it goes no further than that....... my current T. doesn't ask me anything about it unless I bring it up first.
I don't know your circumstances but if you pay for any part of your visits-- I say it's up to you as to what you want to talk about and what needs fixing in your daily life-- it's your money and your time.
good luck-- hope you keep us posted on how things go.
flutterby- mandy
Posted by star008 on June 24, 2008, at 22:01:00
In reply to Starting therpy again..., posted by itsbeenawhile on June 21, 2008, at 8:46:10
IMO you will talk about it when you are ready to. I tsounds as though your relationship with your past T might be someone you need to discuss at sometimes because it is still bothering you. When and if you bring it up is up to you. You will gets used to the new place. It is so hard to start something new but in time i think it will get easier for you.. good going in taking the step to get help
Posted by itsbeenawhile on June 26, 2008, at 8:35:43
In reply to Starting therpy again..., posted by itsbeenawhile on June 21, 2008, at 8:46:10
Welll Thanks for ur advice everyone...
Off to my new thereapist fopr the 1st time..
sosooosoooooo scared.
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