I felt empowered when i told t her "we;re being calm and quiet voice" *freaks* out the system and to please just speak normally - and other things along with that.

I also feel empowered when it seems in session we are just simply two people discussing a topic - like it is a project we are collaborating on together.

Oh and this last time, i had brought in my art portfolio and said, "I just had a flashback that I need to look at, but I also brought my art and thought we could look at it at the end which will be a positive closure and will help ground me'.
She agreed, and followed through with that.
good thread!