If T had my ideal plan of care for me, it would probably go something like this:
--be empathetic to sunny in session
--sit in the swivel chair instead of on the couch so you can move closer to her
--smile with your eyes and laugh with her, and sometimes cry with her too
--self-disclose when appropriate, because she finds that therapeutic
--ask her about " ", her male ego state
--work with her on her teen/young adult years (possibly including more EMDR or ego state therapy) because she has told you before how important this era is and you have always ignored her
--leave your iphone in your pocket
--ask her about her dreams because she loves to analyze them with you
--work on the future with her, how to figure out what's important to her, and how to take steps to make those things happen
--occasional hugs work wonders
--call or email her once in a while, just for kicks
--and whatever you do, leave your f**king laptop on your desk
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"Therapists are experts at developing therapeutic relationships."
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