Home Menu

Menu


Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #26  
Old Nov 28, 2015, 10:08 PM
1stepatatime's Avatar
1stepatatime 1stepatatime is offline
Poohbah
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: SW Fla.
Posts: 1,160
Quote:
Originally Posted by stopdog View Post
Indeed if the therapist does not object, I have no idea why how I go about it so distresses anyone here. Dangerous just makes me laugh and certainly gives me more power than I have. Ideas are not dangerous. I asked the woman, at the first appointment, what were the rules. She said pay on time and leave when the appointment time ended and that was all. I merely take her at her word. They set the ballgame up - not clients.
The therapist and I have an understanding. To me, when in the capacity as a therapist - she is Other. I have told her, she knows exactly how I see it. I simply expect the rules to be the same on both sides. She is no more than coldly polite to me, I am the same to her as I see it.
People have different ideas about therapy and may use therapy as they see fit just as I do. I am not trying to stop others in how they do it. I think those guys are the ones who always talk about each dyad is unique.

(And FYI - I don't throw money at the woman - I toss it on the table as I exit-exactly on time and without another word.)

OP - I hope you can tell the therapist in some way about your feelings about being dismissed and I very much hope she listens.
. Thanks Stopdog, I'm hoping she is receptive to what ever I say. I'll keep the forum posted... Thanks again
__________________


"I wish you would step back from
that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies
That you've been living in"

advertisement
  #27  
Old Nov 28, 2015, 10:11 PM
1stepatatime's Avatar
1stepatatime 1stepatatime is offline
Poohbah
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: SW Fla.
Posts: 1,160
Quote:
Originally Posted by lolagrace View Post
No sugar coating going on here. Just thinking there might be a disparity between your perception and her perception. Usually more than one perspective going on. But you seem to have a good idea about your therapist. I hope you will be able to talk it through and get beyond it. Sounds like otherwise you have been okay with your work together. Good luck with your appointment.
Thanks , never say never.. I hear you . I guess I'm just going on all of my experiences with my therapist and how this one experience in particular goes against the grain. I guess I'll know more when we meet next , thanks again !
__________________


"I wish you would step back from
that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies
That you've been living in"
  #28  
Old Nov 28, 2015, 10:18 PM
1stepatatime's Avatar
1stepatatime 1stepatatime is offline
Poohbah
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: SW Fla.
Posts: 1,160
Quote:
Originally Posted by stopdog View Post
I often write just to better clarify/word things. The writing part helps me. I wouldn't read aloud either.
Exactly , or just hand over my thoughts on paper and let her read them
__________________


"I wish you would step back from
that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies
That you've been living in"
Reply
Views: 1796

attentionThis is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:34 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.




 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.