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Apr 29, 2011, 05:17 PM
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T and I talked today about tapering off sessions soon. He thinks I can go to once monthly sometime in the next six months, if I feel ready.
I am still doing two times a week right now. The next step is once a weeks. But, that won't happen for a bit because we are still in trauma work. But, it's good news that I am progressing. The Alas part is knowing I have to see him less and rely on his help less. I know that's the point, but after so long, it's weird to feel it.
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Apr 29, 2011, 05:22 PM
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Hey, Im glad your feeling positive about it and making great progress in your Therapy
 
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Apr 29, 2011, 06:24 PM
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It IS good news that you are progressing!
But I understand the alas part, too, as T and I talked today about going from 2x to once a week and I feel so nervous about it and not ready, since there is still plenty of tough work to do! |
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Apr 29, 2011, 06:29 PM
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Going from 2x/week to once a week was a long process for me, but I *think* I've finally made it! It's an adjustment, but it does feel good to need T a little less. It helps me see that I've made progress, and that feels good.
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Apr 29, 2011, 06:57 PM
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Sorry to hear that you won't see him as much, that IS a horrible feeling, BUT on the bright side it's a step that you ARE doing better! I feel for you though, I'm gonna die when I can't see mine as much.
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Apr 29, 2011, 08:10 PM
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I'm looking forward to tapering off. It will feel so great to do twice monthly and then once monthly and then.... But, I'm definitely not ready yet. I want to graduate. I finally got a time slot I had been waiting for and I mentioned to my T that, wow, someone graduated? And she said yes and that they had a ceremony. That is so awesome! I'm looking forward to my graduation ceremony.
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Apr 30, 2011, 12:31 AM
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Nice to hear from you lady
lol this is one of those posts that make me want to say YAY and URG similtaneously. I am so glad you are seeing positive progress and I hope your transition to sessions spaced further apart goes smoothly. I found it really hard to decrease from twice a week to once a week but am slowly getting used to it (after maybe a year or two lol). take care of you
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.  Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there. Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so. 
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Apr 30, 2011, 12:42 AM
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The transition will be tough, but ultimately it is a sign of amazing progress. Think of what you could do with that extra hour a week...something fun?
       
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 Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives. ~ Maya Angelou Thank you SadNEmpty for my avatar and signature.
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Apr 30, 2011, 12:08 PM
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