(((ktgirl)))
Yay! You did excellent work! I'm so proud of you for taking that risk, speaking so clearly and being so understanding.
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I asked her if I thought, even in the cases where a client really doesn't want to give up the eating disorder (or alcohol, or drugs, etc), if it wasn't worthwhile to continue on in therapy to work on other issues until the willingness is there......she seemed to think about this for a while, but now that I think of it, she didn't really answer this point specifically.
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The way you approached this is very respectful. Even though she didn't specifically answer it, I think you probably planted a seed in her mind that she will continue to think about. Given what she said about how sometimes ED clients will engage in a power struggle...it seems like this question is very relevant. If the client feels like he/she has no choice about what to talk about, perhaps that also becomes part of the power struggle?
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If it weren't for everyone here, there is NO WAY I would have had enough courage.
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We all need help and support and love, but just remember that YOU alone sat in that room and had that talk. That courage you found, was sitting right there inside of you. Remember how it felt, and you can call that courage back anytime you need it.
