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Originally Posted by stopdog
I don't think it is playing games. When i say I am going to quit, in the moment I believe it. Then a day or so later, I reconsider. Therapists, in my experience, are not always good or willing to talk about ending either.
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I think T's are wise to this, I have learned there is a difference between thoughts of wanting to quit and making the decision to quit - thoughts of wanting to quit are interesting things to explore, it doesn't necessarily mean you want to quit, just that maybe it is feeling difficult for whatever reason - I think a little prodding can reveal alot at these times.
I e-mailed my T to say I want to quit this week and he replied he is happy to explore that with me if it is still on my mind at the next session - suggesting that he is used to clients having these thoughts periodically. He has told me that there is a push / pull of therapy and that this is not unusual.
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