[MrsFunky]

I am losing my therapist of over a year and I really clicked with her right away. I have never met her in person only on zoom. She is so supportive I have had some dismissive therapists in the past. I have until J uly 31st with her and I have taken the news pretty hard. I am mourning already. I will be put on a waiting list for the next available therapist so It won't be like a match it will be whoever's available
Any tips or insights would be welcome

[CANDC]

Hi @MrsFunky - I am sorry for the impending loss of your therapist. That must be rough to deal with. Since you are familiar with Zoom, there are a number of free online Zoom support groups that may help you feel less isolated. Having a broader base of support can make changes less scary. I did a quick google search on "online support groups schizoaffective disorder" and found many options.

These may be of interest
What to do when your therapist quits? - Psychotherapy Treatment And Psychotherapist Information

Attachment to Your Therapist: Saying Good Bye

@CANDC

[ChickenNoodleSoup]

Do you have any sessions with her until then? I'd suggest you talk to her about it, that way you can at least start to process her loss and maybe also see some bright lights ahead.

[MrsFunky]

ty CANDC that was very helpful
I appreciate support in this difficult time

[MrsFunky]

@ChickenNoodleSoup I have I think 5 sessions left go going to try to prepare nd make he most of those.

[Waterbear]

Hi MrsFunky. I too lost a therapist who just 'got me' early in out work together, because she couldn't (not allowed by the charity she worked for) continue with me into long term therapy that we both felt that I needed. I too was devestated. I'm not sure I have any tips or advice, other than this... If things with a new therapist seem difficult at first, like they just don't get it, please keep talking and trying. Going from someone who just seemed to naturally understandd what I was struggling with to someone I had to work at explaining things to, was very hard for me and I nearly gave up at several points. Luckily I stayed in email contact withh my old T, just until the dust had settled, so to speak, for without that I don't know where I would have been. My 'New T' worked as hard as I did and eventually we got there. It has been a long hard road, and one I am still on, but it was worth changing to her and it was worth sticking with it. I wish you well.

Do mourn the loss. Both with your current T and with your new T. It is a grief process, especially if you've never felt like you had anyone, to find someone and then lose them. Be kind to yourself if you can.