She asked if I did not hear her say that it was only a possibility and that if it happens, it would happen in six to twelve months. I felt that despite talking about it for two sessions, she still couldn't empathize that it was the thought or idea in and of itself of her moving out-of-state that was troubling - regardless of how soon or far into the future it would happen. If she can't even empathize with this feeling, then how can I carry on to see her? On the one hand, she nodded her head seeming to understand. Then she threw out that question asking if I had misheard her. And I thought she knew me well enough not to take it personally, but I guess not.
I would say that this therapist and I have a good relationship, but things are very awkward now. Maybe it will take some time for things to return to how it once was.
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