How do you all deal with good byes?

I'm struggling at the moment as my Dramatherapist is leaving for good next Thurs (10th). Since finding out... all I think about is her and how much I'm going to miss her and all I do is cry. When I attend sessions I can't even look at her which sucks.

Last summer the support worker at drama was leaving and I was the same with her. I turned up on her last day and was in tears. I felt so bad and like I let myself down and made it hard for her. Then I felt guilty.

What am I to do???

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I'm sorry ((hugs)). I've gotten attached to a few t's in the past and cried to them once they told me they were leaving. Eventually when the last one told me she was leaving, I didn't even show up to my last appointment because I knew I was going to cry. It really is a strong bond that you make with another person. I'd compare it to any relationship really. Hope you don't take it too hard!

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I am having to leave my good doctor due to changes in my insurance, and it makes me so sad..I've been with him for four years, we've done a lot of work together in that time, and I (literally) owe my life to him. I can't imagine anyone else being anywhere near as good as he is. So I want to see him one more time and give him a thank-you card...it seems rude to just cut off all contact and never say goodbye. The trouble is, I know I'm gonna cry, and it's not that I haven't cried in his office before but I want him to know that I'll be OK ,even though we're both unhappy that I'm leaving his practice. He's done a lot to help me over the years. So is it silly to want to formally thank him for it?

Thanks guys,

I do group therapy so we are all in the same boat but I'm the one that cries ott. I didn't cru when she told us someone else did. I cried when I got home. I need to go in next week and I know I do or I'll regret it.

But how do I not spoil her last session with her?

I made a personalised card off of a card website for her with our theatre on it as my theatre is the only theatre in the UK that does adult Dramatherapy. Also personalised a mug for her with our city on it so she remembers us. I think it's naff looking but hope she likes it. We are getting her flowers too.

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I cry later since I usually don't know how I feel about things that are going to happen. Maybe a little numb. It sounds like you are being real with your feelings and of course you'll miss her. It's kind to want the last session to be positive, maybe having that intention along with all those gifts and offerings will put the emphasis on your teacher having a memorable last session.

Yes. Miss Laura. You are a very kind caring person. Make a list at home of all the positive attributes she's helped you attain.

Pick some and write a little speech complimenting her. Practice at home.
Present in last meeting. That way your left brain will be at work instead of your emotions.

Thanks guys I'm gonna chat to the rest of the group this week and see if they can help me. You never know. My emotions are all over the place

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