YES!! I've been thinking about this ever since. This statement hit deep, but I'm not sure where it comes from. I really don't know where this belief was ingrained in me.

When I look at the statement with regard to a therapeutic relationship, I have to say my initial response is that the need for a simple, warm conversation is not a good enough reason to get in touch with my T outside a session. When I think about it more, I'm not even sure if it is enough reason to justify going to a scheduled appointment. Its not her job to provide simple conversation. This is what friends and family are for. I have continually asked myself, if my problems are severe enough to warrant therapy? When it comes down to it, what really keeps me going is that I can justify it because I believe my therapy is ultimately helping my children.

Of course this also raises the question: In my mind is the need for a simple, warm conversation EVER a good enough reason for me to seek to connect with anyone? Again my initial response is... well, YES! But I'm not sure I really believe this.

Hmmm..