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some therapist want you to process stuff while being present

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Yes, I have experienced this as well. Perhaps what appears to be avoidance to you is a deliberate therapeutic intervention by him. Sometimes my T guides me away from talking about certain things and sometimes I feel like he's pushing me into it. I know he said that it does not do any good to be retraumatized and if he perceives that is happpening he will guide me elsewhwere! Processing and integrating the trauma needs to be done in small pieces when both of you are ready. I remember T saying to me that "We will integrate that stuff when we are ready in amounts we can handle." Remember, this is a "we" process -- and T has to be ready in that moment as well.

I think you should discuss your concerns and maybe T can shed some light on that session.

Take care and good luck.