I am reminded of the time the sunami came and my T left and went to Indonesia to work with the trauma survivors there, using OEI. Later one or two therapists from Indonesia came to Canada and learned the OEI technique. As for me, well, I watced on TV, when I was able to, and waited for his return. I remember wondering if I could hold out till T got back. The difference is that I was told ahead of time he was leaving.

Another therapist I had during 9/11 left and went to New York to use EMDR with the initial trauma victims, leaving me behind, sort of. I think she told me ahead of time too. Funny, I'd forgotten about that till just now.

My curren T believes that in a trauma event, for him to go a few days later may be more effective and may be more helpful to trauma survivors too.

Although this type of thing may never happen again, you may want to chat a little bit about it with your T upon her return telling her your feelings around being left without being told. I'm not sure if you have ever felt abandoned but if one had abadonment issues there may be some difficulty.

Perhaps the more responsible thing for her to have done is to go in a week or so after and let current clients (you) prepare somewhat. I think I would have been melted on the floor, if it was me.

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