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Originally Posted by Mastodon
T,
I can't figure out why you do some of the things you do. Last week, I talked about how disappointed I had felt a year ago around the time of my birthday when some significant people forgot about it or didn't mention it. You said that you couldn't remember whether you'd said anything, and I told you you hadn't. You asked if that made me feel disappointed. I said that it did. So what was your big plan with not saying anything today? If it is against your code of ethics to wish a patient a happy birthday, why did you even mention it last week? I don't get it.
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I wonder if T's really truly know how important and significant they are to us. Maybe your T honestly forgot, I can't imagine they would specifically not say something to you especially after talking about it the previous week. What was your focus on in therapy this week? Did you continue talking about some of the other things you brought up last week?
It might not hurt to bring up in session next time how it made you feel. Might be a relief for both of you and clear the air, especially if your T did honestly forget, then it would stop resentment and hurt from building a creating a barrier to work together. Just my thought, take it or leave it.
I do wish you a happy birthday though! Hope you have a good day (or had one if it is passed already)
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