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Originally Posted by ECHOES
There isn't a 'correct' answer. This is something my therapist and I have discussed so many times. The desire for there to be a correct answer is something about me and my need to not 'get it wrong'. So I've learned that abut myself and as a result I've learned to deal with the frustration that comes with it. Questions are simply tools to open paths to explore. Questions may seem or be vague, but it is not to put expectations on the response, it is to not influence the exploration.
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So there is no difference between them asking what music are you listening to and how do you feel about the guy who hurt you? I am not being flippant here, I am really curious. I can at least see the relevance behind the latter (whether I am able or willing to answer it or not does not affect the ability to see maybe how it would matter) and no reason at all for the former. If I know the reason for why the music I listen to matters, perhaps my response will be more on point for helping me fix the reasons I went to see a therapist. So when I say correctly, I do not mean so that I get an A from the therapist for being a great question answerer, but rather that I answer in a way that leads to me fixing what I need to fix.
And I am certain my picture will now show up under any list about things that annoy therapists.