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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel
Saw group T. It went okay. He didn't apologize, but he did say he would work on less robotic responses. He said he still wants me in group. We talked about how the group will be more structured in the new year. We talked about general things: how's it going with current T, how am I coping with ex-T, etc. We talked about one of the members who is kinda like a mother-figure to me. We talked about BPD. We talked about a lot of different things.
There is one concern I have with group T, that he wants to do more individual sessions with me. One, I just can't afford it. Current T costs $100, group $30, individual with group T is $70. And (I know you all hate this), my T put in her rules that we're not allowed multiple individual Ts. So I ask her (because I choose to follow her rules) if/when I can have individual sessions with group T. And on top of that, I kind of feel like group T is in it for the money.
So since everything is smoothed over at least, I'll be going to group tonight.
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I know that through the program my T is in, since they're primarily skills based, they don't usually intend to be long term therapists. I'm one of my T's few long term clients. Many of his clients come on for six months to a year (maybe a little more) and then they're done working with him. During that time they might see their regular T co-currently or return once DBT is finished. That being said, it's a full-on DBT program, the pride and joy of the clinic. My guess in this situation is that it creates consistency for the client since the DBT Ts all run groups and meet regularly together for consult. So everyone is on the same page and can provide effective, cohesive treatment for those within the program.
The cost would be daunting though and since it's modified, I'd be more hesitant personally.
What makes you think he's in it for the money?