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Originally Posted by mixedup_emotions
My T and I decided that we will begin trauma work next week. I have no idea what that entails and am a bit anxious about it. I asked my T, and he laughed saying, "Why, would that affect your decision?"....I said, "Maybe"....He said that we would work together on it. *sigh*
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If you are anxious about it, I think he should give you more information. Of course the techniques might affect your decision! If you knew something was planned that you were not on board with, you very well might choose a more gradual approach. I think he could ease your anxiety a lot by explaining more about his approach to trauma treatment. My T spent a session or two talking to me about EMDR before we actually did it. Plus, I had a month to think about it and read a book on trauma he recommended (Waking the Tiger) and another on EMDR. There's no reason not to be informed, especially when it can head off panic and anxiety. I hope you will insist your T be more forthcoming about his treatment approach.
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Last edited by sunrise; Sep 25, 2009 at 12:23 PM.
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