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Originally Posted by SophiaG
She still has PC though .
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Yes I do and I'm forever thankful and grateful
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Originally Posted by rainbow8
(((((geez)))))
Termination of therapy, for whatever reason, is difficult. That's why I tried to start a "termination of therapy" social group but there wasn't enough interest in it.
Do you feel like you still need/want more therapy? Then you could do as embracing suggests and find someone with a sliding scale.
Back to how to cope with leaving your T. Will you be able to contact her via email or phone when you're done? Can you afford, or would she let you come back once in a while? But maybe knowing you could see her sometimes would make it easier for you?
I also suggest writing down everything you would regret not telling her before you are done, and making sure you tell her. Or ask her.
Can you ask your T to help with the transition too? Maybe plan to make her something as a goodbye present?
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I would love to join a termination group! I need one!!! I feel like I need more therapy but not that much more. I feel so much stronger than I've ever been in my life. On a personal level I have so much more confidence however some of that is tied to knowing I have a T to see/lean on for support. I've never had that unconditional support and I'm going to truly miss her
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My T said I can see her on an as needed basis or for a "check up" after I stop seeing her. My insurance doesn't run out until August 1st and after that if I need to see her she will let me see her with an agreed upon reduced rate (she would be honest with me if what I could pay wouldn't work for her).
I've started writing down everything I've wanted to ask or tell her and I sent it in an email. At my last appt she asked me if I wanted to talk about it and I said no because I have some things going on with my son and I actually am going to make an appt with my T to see my son.
I like your idea of a good bye present. She likes my writing so I'm going to write something for her telling her how appreciative I am for all that she has done for me and how much she means to me.
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Originally Posted by Improving
geez, I'm sorry this is happening. I felt devastated when I lost my insurance.
Is it that you have a certain number of hours/sessions left to claim, or do you have unlimited cover until August 1st then none at all?
What does your T suggest for the termination process? Have you discussed whether you can have any contact after the 'end'?
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My T suggests tapering off and I decided that now is a good time to do every other week for now. I have unlimited (up to 60 visits per calender year) and August 1st is the 'I have no insurance any more date'. I may think about scheduling a check up date for 6 months down the road after August 1st? - but on the other side of the coin I think it would be best to not see her again and close the door (btw - I see her around town... we work out at the same gym etc... - we don't talk outside of the office other than maybe a wave - there is some comfort in that knowing she is 'around').
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Originally Posted by Eileen2010
why cant you continue and gradually slow down until then?
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I'm continuing because I am not done however I figure it's better to tapper off starting now to give myself some time (every other week to start then every third week). The tough part is I'm feeling disconnected with T between visits. Sometimes the time in between appts is really hard and other times it's 'easy' because I know I'm going to get to see her in another couple weeks etc...
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Originally Posted by Sannah
March, April, May, June, July, that's 5 months, 20 sessions. Working on termination would come in July? This leaves 4 months to get to work. Can you start again next year? Can your therapist get an extension?
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My husband and I need to shop for new insurance as my husband is a consultant now (he was laid off last year so we have been on cobra and that runs out on August 1st).
I don't want to go back to every week as I don't feel like I need to other than wanting to just see her. To be in her presence. I'm not in crisis and I've got my 'head straightened out'. I feel at peace except for a couple of things:
I need resolution with my mother and that relationship.
I need to find other ways of coping with stress and emotions other than food.
Getting past the fear of failure and trying a new adventure in life (perhaps earning a MSW and counseling teens with eating disorders??).
My success so far:
I'm very healthy physically. I've come a long way from a little over a year ago. I have a higher self esteem and I hold my head high and I smile
at random strangers.
I am becoming more social and outgoing. I'm less afraid of what others think. I started a run/walk group in my community and I'm motivating others to get out and exercise. I have people who are running with me for my first 5k this month. I'm reaching out to others through my blog and they are finding me inspirational
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I feel like I have the rest of my life ahead of me and I want to start fresh. Almost like a rebirth.
(((((((((((((((( Sophia, Rainbow, Eileen, embracing life, Improving, inbloom, Sannah, and everyone else reading this )))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you so much for being here! - I don't know what I would do without your help and support