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Old Nov 30, 2011, 05:49 PM
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I have therapy friday and I am just sitting here wondering what we are going to talk about. We were working on mindfulness stuff but finished that, back in the beginning of the year we worked a little on the sister issues but were interruptedby hosp for depression and briefly discussed some other issues. I was thinking about going in and asking her what she thinks needs more focus...but will Ts be honest in their answer to that? Has anyone done that? How did i turn out?? Just curious.

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Old Nov 30, 2011, 05:58 PM
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Usually my T checks in every few sessions to see if their is anything else I'd like to focus on. We're doing trauma work right now and taking it very slow so sometimes we just spend a session or two chit chatting about things that aren't too heavy and allow me to relax a little. I've never asked her what needs to be done, she's always asked me and I prefer someone else take the lead so I typically follow her suggestions. I have a hard time taking charge and asserting myself though..
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Old Nov 30, 2011, 08:16 PM
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I hope you can expect honesty from your T at all times. (I can. We've fought like mad and hurt each other deeply, but I don't think she has ever lied to me. You can bet I'd remember if she did!)

But your T might say (in all honesty), "We need to work on whatever you bring when you walk in the door."
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Old Nov 30, 2011, 09:22 PM
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I hope you can expect honesty from your T at all times. (I can. We've fought like mad and hurt each other deeply, but I don't think she has ever lied to me. You can bet I'd remember if she did!)

But your T might say (in all honesty), "We need to work on whatever you bring when you walk in the door."


I would really hope my T would not ask me that as I still shut down when I walk in the door. Honestly I am not sure I even know who I am...I have let depression and anxiety define me instead of just being something I have to deal with. I dont know if I will ever really know me...if that makes sense.
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Old Nov 30, 2011, 09:29 PM
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i think as long as i am still breathing, there will be things to discuss with T, and always things to work on for myself. if i didn't have me to improve, where would all my time be spent, and on who? T's should be honest. i haven't always wanted a honest answer, but i got one, or several.
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Old Dec 01, 2011, 11:47 AM
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I was thinking about going in and asking her what she thinks needs more focus...but will Ts be honest in their answer to that?
I don't think she would be dishonest about it! I think he'll either give you his opinion or say he would like to work on whatever is most important to you.

I think it's a fine idea to ask him, though. Can't hurt. I've never asked my T that. Makes me wonder what he would say. I think he would probably defer to me.
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