[rhcpchance]

So today in my session my T and I spent almost my entire hour taking some sort of enneagram test. He asked me the questions and I answered either yes, no, or sometimes for almost a full hour! Now, I love my T, but this was pretty boring for me. I had a feeling even before I got my results, that I wouldn't necessarily learn that much about myself. When I did get the final results I was underwhelmed. The description seemed very generalized; almost like I was reading a horoscope. I felt like I wasted my time and money.

So here is my real issue: should I mention that I don't really want to ever take an hourlong test in session again? I don't want to hurt his feelings, or make him feel like I don't appreciate his help, but I don't want to waste my time or money on something that I don't believe in.

[ilikecats]

I don't think it's necessary to say you don't want to take a test again, as it's not likely there will be another one. But if he ever starts to do another one with you, then you should say you aren't interested in doing it.

[UnderRugSwept]

I would definitely tell him. Like you said, it's your money and your time.

[Sarmas]

I think inthe future it's probably best to get the full details and how long it would take. Then you could decide what to do. If it's something that he's curious about and wants to test out then he shouldn't do it on your time.

[stopdog]

No it would not be rude at all. You are paying them for a service. The client gets to set what they will and will not do as well as tell the therapist what does and what does not work for them.

[therapyishelping777]

I wouldn't think that would be rude at all.