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Originally Posted by Elio
I'm sorry it didn't work out for you, there for a bit it seemed like it had started to look brighter. Are you going to give it the one more time? Or talk to someone about what is and is not working?
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I've been processing most of this with my "normal" T for the last three months, and I'm just tired of spending my valuable therapy time on processing problems I have with this group setting. Would be ok maybe if I didn't have any other problems... Also if I always feel that I need to process my group experience in individual therapy, something doesnt fit for me.
My take on this at the moment is, it's not the right timing. This group is too much to handle for me at the moment. Too many emotions, too intense, and my emotional baggage from the past that makes me perceive groups as threatening (at best) or as a massive trigger (at worst). I've experienced enough to realize that it could be possible for me to benefit from a group setting, to learn and to grow in my experiences. Some other time, maybe.
I thought as well, that I had turned a corner - (a small one at least). But last night during group I was about to cry or actually crying more or less constantly, I couldn't stop, at the same time I didn't know why and what was going on. I noticed the others' bewilderment and helplessness, wondering what to say or what to do. This included art T as well.
I know that she would want me to come for another session. For proper closure etc. Both for myself and for the group. Not sure whether i'll go along.
I've asked her for referrals for other art Ts that she can recommend. So I can return to an individual setting. Overall this art therapy experience has been tremendously helpful. If things go well it is a wonderful resource and coping mechanism for me. I#m a bit scared now, that this might have changed.