Leaving things in T's office after leaving?

Nightlight · Jan 24, 2014 at 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mastodon

I never bring anything into T's office, other than my work bag - and that's a huge rucksack which there's no way I could forget. And if I did, T would notice it before I was out of his door.

But I manage to take things out of my bag and then I forget them! I'm always embarrassed, but I tend not to read too much into the reason why, as really I am just a bit absent minded when it comes to things like that. The best one was when I left CBT homework stuff behind after having a discussion as I was leaving about what it was and finding time to do it. I went straight home afterwards and couldn't work out how I'd lost it after being given it and then heading straight home. We laughed about it in the next session when we realised that T had taken it back off me at some point and then put it down and put something else on top of it. She also left keys at my house on her one off visit. Between the two of us...!

Jan 24, 2014 at 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightlight

But I manage to take things out of my bag and then I forget them! I'm always embarrassed, but I tend not to read too much into the reason why, as really I am just a bit absent minded when it comes to things like that. The best one was when I left CBT homework stuff behind after having a discussion as I was leaving about what it was and finding time to do it. I went straight home afterwards and couldn't work out how I'd lost it after being given it and then heading straight home. We laughed about it in the next session when we realised that T had taken it back off me at some point and then put it down and put something else on top of it. She also left keys at my house on her one off visit. Between the two of us...!

If I took anything out of my bag I might forget it, I'm sure

But the only thing I've brought out is when I have a letter for T. I have brought a thermos mug of tea a couple of times but always been too self-conscious to take it out of my bag.

Raging Quiet · Jan 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM

I'm intrigued if t looked inside my carrier bag? Do you think a t would? Would they need to check its not got food in (or anything else?) especially if there is 7 days between session?

HazelGirl · Jan 24, 2014 at 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Raging Quiet

I'm intrigued if t looked inside my carrier bag? Do you think a t would? Would they need to check its not got food in (or anything else?) especially if there is 7 days between session?

I don't think a T would. It's common courtesy to not dig around other people's stuff.

This is an interesting thread, lol. I don't bring things into sessions because I know I would forget.

Ambra · Jan 25, 2014 at 01:27 PM

Once at the beginning of therapy I brought in some notes about my feelings. I was struggling a lot with disclosing things so I just read half of the list, then I put it on T's desk while paying and later in the tube I realized I had left it there.
The following week I asked T if she had seen something and she said "Yes. I have it, don't worry". I felt horrible, but now she knows far more than what's written in there (and also has many other interesting things from me, lol).

rainboots87 · Jan 25, 2014 at 02:16 PM

I don't think I've ever forgotten anything. I don't usually bring much anyway.

stopdog · Jan 25, 2014 at 02:21 PM

I really don't think most therapist's would look in someone's bag. I have students and clients forget their backpack, briefcase, or bag in my office and it never crossed my mind until reading this thread that someone might look into another person's stuff if they accidentally left it behind.

brillskep · Feb 02, 2014 at 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Raging Quiet

I'm intrigued if t looked inside my carrier bag? Do you think a t would? Would they need to check its not got food in (or anything else?) especially if there is 7 days between session?

I wouldn't consider it ethical for a therapist to look in a client's bag or purse without permission.
When I forgot my bag in my T's office, he was actually kind of cute reassuring me so much that he didn't look through it. I never thought he would. (I was going to maybe ask him to store my food somewhere if I couldn't make it back to his office that day, but I did so it was okay).

melania · Feb 03, 2014 at 07:25 AM

Once I forget to pay about the session

He called me when I was already out and then I ran back to him and felt so happy about this stupid accident because I could see him again for some minutes. He didn't believe that I really forget about paying.
I was thinking about leaving some thing in his office, that would be a nice reason to see him again.

BlessedRhiannon · Feb 03, 2014 at 09:24 AM

I left my journal once - I was really anxious at the end of the session and just wanted out, and I had set my journal on the table. I grabbed my purse and phone and left. T saw it when I was halfway down the hallway and called out to me, so I went back and got it.

I've almost left my jacket a couple of times, just because it's not something I normally bring in with me unless it's really cold. I usually realize if I've forgotten that and turn around and go back for it right away. I've never actually left the building before either T or I realize that I've forgotten something.

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Raging Quiet Cosmic Creeper Member Since Jan 2013 Location: Milky Way Posts: 2,080 11 1,229 hugs given	Jan 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM #23 I'm intrigued if t looked inside my carrier bag? Do you think a t would? Would they need to check its not got food in (or anything else?) especially if there is 7 days between session?
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rainboots87 Veteran Member Member Since Mar 2012 Location: usa Posts: 654 12 671 hugs given	Jan 25, 2014 at 02:16 PM #26 I don't think I've ever forgotten anything. I don't usually bring much anyway.
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melania Veteran Member Member Since Jan 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 653 10 31 hugs given	Feb 03, 2014 at 07:25 AM #29 Once I forget to pay about the session He called me when I was already out and then I ran back to him and felt so happy about this stupid accident because I could see him again for some minutes. He didn't believe that I really forget about paying. I was thinking about leaving some thing in his office, that would be a nice reason to see him again.
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