[Tongalee]

Hey All,

i'm sorry to thread this, since its kind of dumb, but I'm really excited to go to therapy on Friday!

The last three weeks have been really hard for me in session due to discussing some pretty tough things. Every time I leave feeling drained and either angry or sad.

I talked about this with T and told her that I was feeling really anxious about this coming Friday, worrying that it would be just as hard as the others. I asked her if it would be possible to just have a chill day where we could play cards or do something crafty, and she said YES! She was very understanding of my need/want to have a relaxed session, and said that she would bring in some of her craft supplies and that we could have a "play day"!

I feel so childish, but I'm so excited to just sit with her and play games and do origami or whatever. In fact, I've already started to pack my bag with other supplies that we can use. I feel like a kindergardener going to her first sleepover!

Is it Friday yet??

Has anyone else had these types of days with their T? How did they go?

[RTerroni]

Yes most of the time, glad to hear that you are excited for it.

[Tongalee]

This is common for you? What do you guys do?

[RTerroni]

Originally Posted by Tongalee

This is common for you? What do you guys do?

We just talk for most of the session but I just really enjoy having someone to talk to.

[tametc]

Originally Posted by Tongalee

Hey All,

i'm sorry to thread this, since its kind of dumb, but I'm really excited to go to therapy on Friday!

She was very understanding of my need/want to have a relaxed session, and said that she would bring in some of her craft supplies and that we could have a "play day"!

I feel so childish, but I'm so excited to just sit with her and play games and do origami or whatever. In fact, I've already started to pack my bag with other supplies that we can use. I feel like a kindergardener going to her first sleepover!

Is it Friday yet??

Has anyone else had these types of days with their T? How did they go?

Don't apologize for posting, and it's not a dumb post. It's actually quite sweet, and shows a positive interaction between client and T. I had one T who used to do coloring books or drawings with me. It was very healing for me at that time, because back then I dissociated a lot in therapy, and it was a way for parts of me to feel safe and accepted. Plus, I taped my therapy sessions, and it helped me to understand myselves more. I think it's so important when dealing with trauma that we take some time off with our Ts sometimes. I've had Ts who understood this, and I think it's a big reason why therapy has overall been a positive, healing tool in my life.

My last T and I would sometimes have light sessions, where we talked about butterflies (which I raise every year), or my costume jewelry interests/business, including bringing in jewelry and/or reference books. And when I asked, he brought in pictures of his brand-new great-nephew, of whom he was extremely fond, and proud. He had great boundaries, and always asked if his sharing personal things was helpful or wanted on my part. And if it wasn't, I could tell him and he respected that.

My T is certified in sandplay therapy and there were times when I'd go into her office and plop down on the sofa and just say "I don't really feel like talking today..." and she'd say well it sounds like a good time to go 'jump into' the sand, so I'd get up and create a sand tray. Sometimes your hands playing in sand can speak a lot better than your words. I loved it!!

[Tongalee]

Originally Posted by tametc

Don't apologize for posting, and it's not a dumb post. It's actually quite sweet, and shows a positive interaction between client and T. I had one T who used to do coloring books or drawings with me. It was very healing for me at that time, because back then I dissociated a lot in therapy, and it was a way for parts of me to feel safe and accepted. Plus, I taped my therapy sessions, and it helped me to understand myselves more. I think it's so important when dealing with trauma that we take some time off with our Ts sometimes. I've had Ts who understood this, and I think it's a big reason why therapy has overall been a positive, healing tool in my life.

My last T and I would sometimes have light sessions, where we talked about butterflies (which I raise every year), or my costume jewelry interests/business, including bringing in jewelry and/or reference books. And when I asked, he brought in pictures of his brand-new great-nephew, of whom he was extremely fond, and proud. He had great boundaries, and always asked if his sharing personal things was helpful or wanted on my part. And if it wasn't, I could tell him and he respected that.

I'm really glad you posted this because I have been worried that my T possibly thinks this isn't okay. She seemed enthusiastic enough, but I didn't know if she was silently frustrated or something. I've just learned that I've also been dissociating in session, and we have reason to believe that it happens outside of session too and has been happening for a long time. It's been really hard for me to hear and understand what's going on with me and why. It feels very frightening. I know my therapist understands this and could honestly probably use a break from the topics we are covering as well, but it still worried me that this isn't the reprieve that she wanted. Still I'm happy to be going, and very happy to just sit with her and color or whatever.