[ECHOES]

I don't know what happened to my not liking my therapist self-disclosing, but lately I've kind of enjoyed it. Tonight she told me about a dream she had because it was about something that bugs me that she does. I really hate it (and tell her) when she says that "everyone feels that way" about something or some situation. I really do understand that she's trying to convey that some responses are universal, and not odd or freakish, etc. But sometimes it makes me feel like she is minimizing and that she isn't hearing how intense it is for me. While it bothers me, I do laugh and tell her I don't care about 'everyone'! And sometimes when she is going to say it, she precedes it with "I'm going to make you mad, but..."
Sometimes, I'll beat her to the punch and precede my comment with "I know everyone probably feels this way...". So, it's just one of our things

Anyway, tonight she told me that she dreamt she had PTSD and that she was told flippantly that 'everyone would react like that' and she didn't like it a bit!! She said that when she remembered the dream, she immediately thought of me

I just thought it was pretty cool that she shared her dream with me!

I love that I'm finding that the longer I'm in therapy, the more comfortable I am with T's self-disclosure. It helps me feel connected.

I'm glad she told you

[Luce]

Echoes, your post made me smile. I am so glad your T had that 'experience'!

I can recall a couple of times where my ex t shared some of her dreams that related to me, with me. Each time it was helpful in both of us gaining insight into our relationship.

[Kacey2]

That sounds super cool Echoes. Dreams can say a lot huh?

[with or without you]

Your dislike for T saying "everyone feels that way" reminded me of something mine often says to me: "I think that's a normal feeling for people in their 20's". I'll be 30 next year, maybe I can ask her if she'll stop saying that as the big date approaches?

[ECHOES]

Originally Posted by with or without you

Your dislike for T saying "everyone feels that way" reminded me of something mine often says to me: "I think that's a normal feeling for people in their 20's". I'll be 30 next year, maybe I can ask her if she'll stop saying that as the big date approaches?

Ha Oh, gosh no--let her say it after you turn 30 so you can say, "Well, maybe so, but I'm not in my 20's now" !

[Perna]

That is so cool! I remember when my T said I reminded her of her 3 year old granddaughter, and I felt honored, even though I was a bit miffed at being compared to a 3 year old, LOL.

[ECHOES]

Perfect timing, Perna... last night my T also compared my experience that we were discussing with her year and a half old granddaughter. I had mixed feelings about it the first time it happened but now I understand what she is saying and I like that she placing my experience in a developmental time frame.

[WePow]

Echoes, that is AWESOME that you are so honest with your T!!!!
That is great that you stand up for your emotions and let her know what you feel about her responses back to you. That type of honesty is what makes therapy work! Way to go!!!!! You are helping your T to be a better T!