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Originally Posted by NP_Complete
Tomorrow is the intake at the DBT place followed by normal session an hour later (and then a haircut which is long overdue). I'm not sure I can do this. I kind of wish the therapist would send me a note of encouragement before I go. Maybe I should just ask him to do so, but it would mean so much more if he did it of his own accord.
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I understand what you mean about wanting T to do it of his own accord. But it can be helpful even if you ask for it. I asked my T for words of encouragement over e-mail a couple months ago before what was going to be a termination session with ex-marriage counselor, and he came through with some kind, supportive words (even though it was similar to what he'd said in session). And then I asked him before my PhD interviews to write an encouraging sentence on a piece of paper, and he did. It had lots of meaning to me even though I asked for it. I think even the act of asking for it can be helpful, because you're expressing a want/need.