Thread: Couldnt do it
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Old Sep 24, 2009, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rainbow8 View Post
This life coach definition explains why my T said she usually does short term therapy. Yet she accepted me, BPD diagnosis and all. It does sound like the way she does therapy: focusing on goals, positive changes in my life, being a cheerleader for those changes, and reinforcing her belief that I could do it!

In my case, the relationship with her was more important than her orientation, so her coaching took a different form and lasted for 6 years! I'm glad she was flexible. Sorry I know I'm repeating myself in this thread (maybe to reassure myself?) but I want to make the point that sometimes labeling a T is not accurate. My T also said she was intuitive, and is fluid, not rigid with regard to treatment.
I know, we have talked about the similarities between our ts. But your t is much more flexible and it seems like she has more tools in her toolbox. My t doesnt want to come out from behind her barrier and do the kind of therapy I need. Her way or the highway. But I miss her anyway I like that your t says she is intuitive and fluid. That is a strength of hers.