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Old Jul 15, 2014, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by stopdog View Post
However the list does help if the first one tries to talk, I can ask if it is because she is trying to do one of the headings of the statements.
Or, you can respond in kind, ask: "Is there something deep underneath, some deep deep urge to make me laugh?"

I think therapists trying to reflect and not very experienced with it can come off sounding ridiculous as they "practice". I have found it very tempting in the past to reflect their reflections right back at them. I am not a classroom/guinea pig, I'm paying for this!
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