So what does that mean, exactly? I mean, I understand "doing the work" in the context of CBT or therapy modalities that include concrete homework. But what exactly does it mean in just your everyday psychodynamic therapy?? Sometimes I feel like its a catch-all attitude for Ts to take when they don't know what the heck to do with a client.....

How exactly do I do the work? I don't want to be perceived as some lazy person who takes no responsibility for herself /: I honestly would be willing to do this so-called work if I understood what it is that I'm to be doing. Instead, I find myself flailing around trying this and that but coming up short. Its like im in the dark and cannot see and im trying to figure out how to start seeing again. Not sure if anyone else can relate but just wanted to get this out there.

Thanks for listening.