Trust in your therapist
I've had so many therapist in my past that I have lost count of them all. Think most of the time trust was an issue and I could never move forward in my therapy because of it. I am now in therapy with a therapist I do trust. which has been hard since I've been dx'ed as having MPD. But the one thing that I believe lead to me to trusting my therapist most of all is a few simple words he said during one session. He stated that he cared about me and my safety. Those small few words have suck with me all this time. If he could care enough about me and try to help me. Then I could be as honest as I could with him and I've come to know I can say anything I need to. Knowing that my therapist cares has helped me more then I've ever been helped before. I still have many hard times, but I know I can always be honest with him and let him know when I need extra help. When I was looking for a new therapist a few years ago, I had a hard time finding a therapist who would even see me. He took me on as a client when others wouldn't. Knowing this has always helped build my trust in him, because I know he's in this for the long run. I wish everyone could have a therapist that cares so much. I can see that he tries as hard as he can for me. So I'm willing to put back in the effort.
Monty