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Have any of you taken a family member to your session? Any advice so I can stop feeling nauseated?
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Yes, I have taken my husband. The most useful thing I did was trust in my therapist. He was the professional, he was the family therapist, he knew how to handle multiple family members at once. I made sure my T was clear on what my goals for the session were before it began. That way he knew what direction to go in and how to abstract the most meaning/satisfaction for me from the session. Also, I am used to leading my individual sessions, but I gave that leadership up to T for the joint sessions. I just sat back and let it unfold and watched T skillfully handle the session. I tried to be honest, not withdraw, listen carefully to what my husband was saying, and not be afraid to say how I felt.
almedafan, from what you wrote, this is the explicit goal I see: "I want my brother to understand me and the issues I am working on." Is it your hope that you will have greater courage to communicate these things to your brother in your therapist's presence? (because you could just explain this stuff to your brother on your own too) Or do you see that your therapist will himself explain some of these things to your brother? Are there any other goals? Are you hoping this session will help you and your brother become even closer? Are you hoping that if your therapist meets and talks with your brother, that he will understand you better?
Good luck! And enjoy your brother's visit. (((hugs)))
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