Iīm glad to hear that my records wonīt just be available without me signing a release.
The thing my T did most wrong was that she just on her own decided to terminate but didnīt let me know until I contacted her and then it was already too late although I contacted her just a few days after I sent her my e-mail with my views upon our last session.
I therefore thought that a follow-up session would just be a meeting where she talked about her arguments for terminating, not having the goal to really solve anything. The odd thing is also that we both thought the therapy went well and I often told her I liked attending therapy.
I understand a T canīt prevent a client to leave therapy or force the client to stay but I think a T should be the person who leads and really asks questions about why a session was cancelled and so on. Just looking to my e-mail and based on that decide to end therapy is not to be responsive to the clients needs.
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Originally Posted by precaryous
In my experience, a new T will treat you without seeing your old records. You would have to sign a release before a new T would see them- which I don't believe you are required to do.
In my case, the reason for termination was written, "Due to the way the patient feels about me..." ---which is kind of neutral.
I'm not clear what all went on, but if you questioned your T's knowledge or competence...then refused the follow up appointment, I don't know what else she could do, either. She would not get in your way or prevent you from leaving. She might have terminated honoring your decision.
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