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Oct 25, 2018, 09:34 AM
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My bipolar boyfriend is in therapy. I’ve been asked to go to a session as collateral. I know the basics. I am not the patient and all that. But what should I expect from this? Since I am not the patient I’m not quite sure why I’m going. Thanks.
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 Wild Coyote
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Oct 25, 2018, 03:01 PM
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Hi Jessicake,
Welcome to PC!  I don't know what a "collateral visit" is? It would be hard to know why you are being asked to attend. I hope you find the support and the information you may be seeking. Please do make yourself at home. I hope to see you around the forums.  WC
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Oct 25, 2018, 03:15 PM
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as far as i know a collateral is when a person in therapy is given a letter (or told face to face) from a person close to them, detailing the damages their behaviour has caused in their lives. ie - their illness's (or addiction's) "collateral damage"
so although there may be some therapeutic benefit to you in getting out hurts and frustrations, i think the goal is for him to realise the extent of the damages his illness/behaviour has caused. |
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