That is so great Squiggle! I've been there and those sessions are the best...they make all the other stuff worth it.

Your T sounds pretty great. Sometimes T's are too cookie cutter...their sessions and treatment are the same for every client. It sounds like yours really cares about YOU and what works for you individually. That makes a HUGE difference. I love that she shared so much with you...sometimes T's done't disclose much because they don't want to burden the client, but they just wait to be asked.

I might steal your journal idea. I've been wanting to add something to my sessions, but I was worried the journal would be too premeditated or I wouldn't be able to just go with the flow during sessions.

If you don't mind sharing, whos idea was it for her to read your entries out loud to you? ...does she use your exact words or does she just go over the main ideas?