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Old Aug 16, 2009, 12:04 PM
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I think inevitably everyone has crummy sessions that include misunderstandings.
I felt very confused after the session, but I did not think it was a crummy session. One thing I am really glad happened was that we had some discussion on the multiple role issue. I think I have been wanting to talk about that with T for a long time. I also am very glad I was able to tell him very firmly and communicate to him how important it is to me that I get confidentiality back. That was something that had bothered me since our last session and I was really pleased I was able to get this out on the table rather than just ignoring it and hoping for the best.

So, not a crummy session, in my book, but not all sweetness and light either. What is a "crummy" session, anyway? That's interesting to me.... Probably my single most painful session is my most memorable, and I am glad it occurred. So pain doesn't equal crummy. I think I would find a session crummy if it consisted of repeated, unsuccessful attempts to connect. That would be very unsatisfying and frustrating. And crummy. And I don't think our last session would be a crummy session in T's book either, if only for the reason that hey, yeah, sunny got kinda angry!

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Try to enjoy every moment with your therapist.
Great advice, thanks. Kind of like with my kids. They grow up so fast and then they leave....
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