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Originally Posted by TinaL
So when does a T begin to upset the norm of things feeling good in a session? I get a lot of positive reinforcement from my T. but, I am only 9 sessions in. When I am going to know he will challenge me?
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Your T may do nothing to upset the norm of feeling good. You may do it to yourself when you start sharing the hard material. My T really doesn't do anything to make me feel bad. I have no problem doing that on my own! It can be very painful to share hard stuff, and I will often feel sad or hurt but not in response to anything T said or did. I wonder if it will be that way for you? Are you holding back from talking about the difficult topics? When you feel comfortable enough with your T and safe, you will do it. Then the hard feelings come! Hopefully your T will continue to give you positive reinforcement through all of this. Sometimes when I have those painful sessions, I feel better--a little lighter, a load off my back. So the hard stuff can result in good feelings too.
Good luck!