I had an amazing session tonight

I think T and I really connected!!! First he talked a minute or two about his week. I think he knows now that I like to know that he is okay.

Usually before I start talking, I ask him how he is doing first. That is just how I am. When I care about someone, I care about how they are feeling. He doesn't say much usually but today he did a bit. I felt like he trusted me and let me in a little bit.

I jokingly told him that I wanted to be his favorite! I'm not joking as you all know here. He said something about that I am important. I'm telling ya he almost got a hug. I didn't want to ruin the moment though.

For this session, I had something specific I wanted to cover. I wanted to go over this personality profile that I did for the new job I just started. I really wanted to use the results to take a hard look at what I need to improve and maybe tap into some of my strengths better.

I made a copy for my T and he went over it with me.

He covered some of the weaknesses mentioned and several times would say 'no that isn't you at all'...and when he covered a weakness that he did see in me he talked to me about it beautifully. It was the weaknesses I was struggling with. There were some that I thought were not me and I can't describe how good it felt to have him talk to me in a way that I've always wanted to be talked to.

He wasn't harsh, judgmental, condescending, he didn't laugh at me but with me. It was one of the best conversations we have had. We've had quite a few good ones but this one felt different and it was a good feeling.

It was like a moment of truth moment but I felt very connected to him emotionally.

Oh and the best news is that I am bringing my brother to a future session when he comes to visit. My brother is so excited about it and it shocked me a bit. He said he was touched that I would ask him to come.

The almost bad news is that I messed up the time he is flying in and didn't think we could make the 7pm session.

Bringing my brother to my session to talk about me and my issues and get his input means a lot to me. It might bring us closer too.

But this is a holiday week that I planned to bring him and the only day that T is available and my brother is actually here is July 3rd. T is on vacation out of town the next day.

But guess what T said? 'I can wait for you both'. I am the last session that night. So he wouldn't be keeping anyone waiting. I cannot describe how I felt when he said that to me. Beyond happy!

Now I just need to pray that his flight arrives on time. I do not want T to have to wait too long for us. He is leaving the next day for his trip.

I wish I could've showed more emotion to him so he would know how much I loved this session and appreciate him accommodating me and my brother.

Perhaps this should be the start of our next session...

Almeda, Sounds like a wonderful session!

Almeda,

This sounds wonderful. I am so happy for your successful session.

I am just beginning to realize that the therapy is the relationship, so connecting on the level you did, is awesome.

Good luck with the timing of your family session!!

Cheers,

Wonderful to hear about such a great session. I have those sometimes too and it makes me feel on top of the world and I go away feeling great. I love it when we really connect and it is one of the most important relationships in my life at this moment. I love the relationship I have with my therapist and I too always ask how his week had been and how he feels when we meet. It seems like the natural thing to do when you are close to someone. He tends to share a bit of his life with me and I love it. Makes me feel good when I know he is alright. Not that he would probably tell me if he had had a bad week.

I was so happy to read this because I know how you've struggled with feeling connected to your T.

I'm really glad for you!

And that's awesome about your brother coming to session.

Hi there... Just finally reading this... I am so pleased for you. It sounds like you and your T are doing well. I am so psyched to hear that you will have your brother join you for a session and look forward to hearing how that goes.

Thank you Secret! this is huge for me bringing someone from my family.

I'm curious to see how it goes too. The best way to describe my brother or even my family is to ask a question...are you a Soprano's fan? He he...

He has such a philly accent too. He's never moved out of state like I have...

I hope you are doing good!