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Originally Posted by Trace14
I think that's just the for this group. Otherwise she couldn't start another group and there are so many veterans that need help. I'm okay with the 12 sessions at least I know it will end at some point and a goal to work for. After that who knows where I will go if anywhere. I think a client should have a permanent T who they could talk to between groups, someone they could go to for questions and guidance. For me I think talking to a T about all the traumas and getting them out there would be the best way to start, then go to groups to get the tools. Seems like it's backwards at the VA, give you tools but you don't know what, or how to fix the problem, or what the problem is.
Don't ask your T about my situation. You are paying him to help you and you need to focus on that. I will be okay and it will all work out some way. I do appreciate your concern though , I really do.
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We have a lot of time to work on me. Literally years. It's ok to spend some time asking about the CPT! And it IS good for me to know too! Disaster 2 forced her CBT "skills" on me and made me think I was absolutely crazy for having the thoughts I do. This is how the CBT conversation came up between me & C in the first place. She really screwed me up, so I'm needing a deprogramming from her version of therapy and learn "proper" therapy and techniques.
I know there are so many veterans out there that need help. It hurts me to see them falling through the cracks due to terrible healthcare. My grandfather, three uncles and my aunt have all served. My father-in-law is also a veteran. IMO veterans deserve the best of everything available. You are the reason we have freedom. I give to the Wounded Warriors project every month to help pay medical costs. (Hmmm...I wonder if they provide mental health coverage?) You absolutely, 100% deserve a permanent T. You deserve unlimited sessions. I'm wondering if the VA won't help, can you get lost cost private insurance to pick up extra expenses? Medicare, Medicaid? Are you on disability? I am on permanent disability and even though I have private insurance, I still have Medicare. It picks up the costs that my insurance doesn't cover 100%. Or what about going through your county's free services? Like here we have SA centers that treat people for free, and the health department also offers free/low cost treatment.