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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel
I have a few concerns:
1. Their forms seem like a background check. It asked for my license plate number, car make, model, etc... And a bunch more personal questions...like about my childhood development... I did email her and ask her if I had to fill everything out. She emailed back asap saying we can discuss whatever I don't want to fill out.
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My clinic is pretty comprehensive about questions. Not with car/license plate although I do think that can be helpful information in the event that they think you're in danger perhaps? My T knows my car and so if he thought I was a danger to myself, he could describe it to the cops to get me found. I'd say just tell her the parts you're nervous about
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3. She's a very religious person. Which I'm fine with. But I do not identify as Christian. I don't identify with any religious label. But it might be a good thing because I have a lot of guilt with my current beliefs because they go against what I was taught when I was a Christian, so maybe she can help with the guilt?
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I happen to be religious and the clinic I go to, a lot of the Ts identify as Christian (the whole clinic identifies itself that way)... and also I know that they totally take everyone. I've seen Muslims, I've had atheists in my group, new age, the whole rigamarole. My T and I have had conversations and he just takes people where they are - he's not going to bring up God or push his beliefs. He's not there to proselytize. And DBT is all about nonjudgmental stance and helping people feel empowered in themselves.
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I'm still scared of her, and I told her that. She didn't believe me at first. Just like my ex-T didn't believe me. Could that be my gut telling me there's something wrong? Or is that simply me trying to protect myself?
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Why do you think she didn't believe you? I'm just curious