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Originally Posted by BudFox
This sounds a LOT like what can happen with mindfulness- or insight-based meditation. It was working for me several years ago, was turning a corner, until physical illness and a difficult living situation and some huge stressors made it unworkable (for now).
Part of what is so tragic to me about the therapy/coaching/advice culture is that I think people are sold short by the idea that healing requires external intervention, some sort of paid "expert". Everything is a "disorder" that requires "treatment".
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I don't feel sold short. It's like have a private tutor in the art of mindfulness. I have learned a lot from books and other sources too, but this skill takes time and practice. It's nice to learn a skill by seeing someone else demonstrate it. Compassion is best taught by example.
I feel like my T brings a skill set, a gentle presence and and some perspective to the table. I don't feel that she's treating me for a disorder. I'm not offended by the notion of having a disorder, but that isn't the framework that she and I use.