[granite1]

do you think it is stupid if i bring a bunch of pic of my son to T therapy.i dont really want to talk to her and my son is on my mind last time i wanted to i chickened out thinking she would think i'm werd or something has anyone ever brought in family pic to show T

[Perna]

LOL; I actually brought a family movie and projector in! I brought in so many pictures that T had to finally say "enough" (she got the picture :-)

Do what feels good to you and what might help you; T will go along with anything she sees you interested in! T is following your emotions/interests so if you did something like take in pictures and could even say a few words on what they meant to you, etc. she'd be thrilled I think.

[granite1]

these days i wonder if she would just be happy that i did something other than just sit thare.i had a big scare with him so he has been on my mind and he is comming home on leave next month.i have just been thinking about him.T always asking if i want to talk about him

[sunrise]

Yes, I have brought pictures in to show T. They make good conversation pieces. They often show something that is what I want to say in words also. Sometimes a picture can communicate what words cannot in a more visceral way and help the T to "get it." Other times they just help the conversation get going. I think it is a great idea for you to bring pics in.

[Perna]

Maybe make a sort of photo collage of him and yourself with pictures of yourself that were taken when you feel uncertain/fearful thinking about the circumstances? Show what your son means to you and how you picture it looking in your own life?

[granite1]

thanks sun i'm really trying to get up the guts to do it .it might be ok.i think it is crazy that i am even affraid to bring in pic for fear she will try to get me to answer questions

[granite1]

Originally Posted by Perna

Maybe make a sort of photo collage of him and yourself with pictures of yourself that were taken when you feel uncertain/fearful thinking about the circumstances? Show what your son means to you and how you picture it looking in your own life?

im leaving in a few min i'm just bringing some of him through out his life.maybe ill be able to taalk about him

I think this is a great idea. A very creative way to communicate to T what's on your mind. It may be a way into talking, but it doesn't have to be. Photos capture lots of details which words sometimes can't. I hope your T will be pleased that you thought of this, and feel comfortable sharing the photos with her

I have shown my T photos and letters, and a video of my home, and I've seen photos of hers. When we have to go through my history in detail I plan to use my childhood photo albums. I'm sure like Perna's T, after about album six she'll shriek "Enough! I get it!"

[WePow]

I brought in family pictures to my T at the start of therapy.
I think it helped open the door for us on many subjects.
Go for it!

[jilliebeanmn]

I brought a few pictures in a month or two ago and though he was interested in the pictures, what "intruiged" him the most was the order in which I showed him the pictures, and the fact that when I took them back I moved a certain one to the front of the pile. We talked about those pictures the whole session, what it meant for me to share them, what I remember about the time they were taken, and the significance of the one I put on the top.

That picture happened to be a picture of me and my Dad that was taken when I was about 4 years old.

[with or without you]

I bring in pictures often. She particularly loves the ones of my dad and me as a little kid (he has since passed away). Sometimes I will bring in a photo of me and a friend, taken at their wedding, for instance. T always says "thanks for bringing them in".

[granite1]

wow glad to see it isnt so strange.i think i will def give it another try.it cant hurt and all i have to do is not show her if i feel uncomfotable

[rainbow8]

granite, I wasn't home to see your thread. I hope you showed T your pictures! I've always brought pictures in for my Ts to look at. My current T is the only one who comes right over and sits next to me on the couch to see them. I love that she does that! It was always awkward to show them to the other Ts.

She loves to see them. I show her my grandchildren because they are so, so adorable and she agrees. I've showed her pictures of me as a child, and pictues of my family.

I've also brought in cards that I've made, and poems I've written. It helps that my T is artistic and a photographer too, but most Ts like to see anything you want to show them.

[granite1]

Originally Posted by rainbow8

granite, I wasn't home to see your thread. I hope you showed T your pictures! I've always brought pictures in for my Ts to look at. My current T is the only one who comes right over and sits next to me on the couch to see them. I love that she does that! It was always awkward to show them to the other Ts.

She loves to see them. I show her my grandchildren because they are so, so adorable and she agrees. I've showed her pictures of me as a child, and pictues of my family.

I've also brought in cards that I've made, and poems I've written. It helps that my T is artistic and a photographer too, but most Ts like to see anything you want to show them.

i didnt show T my pic maybe next sesson

[googley]

I hope you don't feel bad. You have lots of time to show your T your pictures. I think it is a good idea when you are ready. I brought in pictures I had drawn to show my t a couple of times.

[Omers]

I use pictures a lot. Pictures have always been my first language. I still have and treasure my first camera... an old beat up canon Ae-1 it was the first voice I ever really felt I had. I now have a digital camera that I bring with me everywhere. It has been really helpful for both my T and my Pdoc to see my photography as it lets them see exactly how I percieve the world. and yes, that means LOTS of pictures of the kids, both two legged and four. I ... Uh... do have to show a bit of restraint though... I can average 1,000+ pics a month. Thank god we are not back in the days of film! I would be broke and speechless

[granite1]

Originally Posted by googley

I hope you don't feel bad. You have lots of time to show your T your pictures. I think it is a good idea when you are ready. I brought in pictures I had drawn to show my t a couple of times.

i feel ok about it i accually was able to speak today some so i think T and i decided to use the time.i think i will show them to her next time

[cmac13]

Originally Posted by Perna

LOL; I actually brought a family movie and projector in! I brought in so many pictures that T had to finally say "enough" (she got the picture :-)

Do what feels good to you and what might help you; T will go along with anything she sees you interested in! T is following your emotions/interests so if you did something like take in pictures and could even say a few words on what they meant to you, etc. she'd be thrilled I think.

I always bring pics in to share with my therapist - no projector yet!!

[PTSDlovemycats]

I don't think it is weird at all. I took my pictures of a cat i lost 2 show my T.

[Omers]

I brought the actual cat!
Then we had a break for a while... durring the year long break the cat passed away... My first session to see her in a year, she walks into the waitingroom, looks at my lap, then the floor and then asked "where's the cat???"... I replied "Love you too T". Thinking of bringing DC so our next session... but not sure... I may get jelous!

[granite1]

Originally Posted by Omers

I brought the actual cat!
Then we had a break for a while... durring the year long break the cat passed away... My first session to see her in a year, she walks into the waitingroom, looks at my lap, then the floor and then asked "where's the cat???"... I replied "Love you too T". Thinking of bringing DC so our next session... but not sure... I may get jelous!

that is so funny.i dont think my T would let me bring my cat

[Omers]

I can bring the cat or the dog, just not my kid, she doesn't like kids. LOL!

[ballet_girl]

How did your session go granite? I've shown my T pics of the kids that I tutor and it was nice, but it wasn't as emotionally charged as it seems pictures of you son might be.

[splitimage]

I've brought pictures of me and my family to my T a couple of times. She's actually requested it. I've also brought in or e-mailed in advance stuff I've written, mainly around my drinking. I don't have a pet to bring in, but T sometimes brings one of HER cats to the session. Her office is in her home. Then it's really funny because the cat crawls all over her until he gets comfortable in her lap, and it makes it hard for her to take notes.

--splitimage