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Originally Posted by Lrad123
I actually really liked this point that circles made and even brought it up today with my T. My T’s response, if I understood him correctly, was that it’s more about my interpretation that I felt blown off or unworthy of getting an answer from him. The whole interaction created a conflict that allowed us in a way to start a deeper conversation today. He doesn’t want to validate all my thoughts and feelings, but instead challenge them. I actually appreciate this, I think. At least for the moment.
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I'm glad the session felt better for you, and that there was a little more resolution.
I tend to think it's both - your interpretation and his caginess. My therapist is exceptionally skilled at looking at her part (with me) in conflict/ruptures/misunderstandings. It gives me the space to look at both sides without shame. I say that just to give another example of how those conversations might be navigated. If it felt like his response helped you, though, that's all that really matters.