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Oct 02, 2008, 07:23 AM
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I think I will enjoy working with my new therapist......
I had to fill out the ususal 400 pages of paperwork (ok just 7) and then she called me back....I'm not sure of her age...I'd say early 50's ?....she has a definite vibe about her, very calm, soft spoken and I can tell she's been doing this awhile.... she found out right away I'm not much on words as I left a lot of the questions blank on the "history" page....we talked about family history, my history, wife, work and all things in between....she won't be able to help me with the sexual addiction stuff, but said she could definitelty help me overcome my feelings for my last therapist her office is very cozy and even has one of those cheesy fake fireplaces going.... unfortunately she picked up on the molestation when I was around 6 or 7 and that brought up my sexual relationship with another boy when I was around 14.....Ive been ashamed of that for many,many years....however she made it clear that it doesnt put a label on me and sexual orientation is neither black or white so to speak...everyone sort of leans one way or the other.... of course I was nervous the whole hour and found myself fumbling over words and being uncomfortable, but thats natural first time around her approach is more sensitive and she decided to help me work on the present and the future, because there aint a damn thing you can do about the past I told her how unhappy I was in my current business and how all I ever wanted to be was school teacher....she said that it could still happen (yeah right!), and knew right away that my job was a huge thorn in my life I guess the thing I enjoyed the most was at end of session she picked up her appoinment book and said: " next Wednesday at 5 ok?" I didnt have to choose how often or make a decision....kinda gave me a warm fuzzy over and out Brian |
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Oct 02, 2008, 07:26 AM
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sounds good!
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Oct 02, 2008, 07:28 AM
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Wow! Sounds like you covered a lot already and this was only your first session!
 I'm so glad you have a good feeling about this one. Good stuff ((((((((((( Brian ))))))))))))  
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Oct 02, 2008, 07:30 AM
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Well, just.....WOW.
It sounds like she was really tuned in to you right away, which is just awesome. And I love how she just went ahead and offered that next appointment. Gives ME the warm fuzzies too. This is good. You deserve this. Yay!
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Oct 02, 2008, 09:55 AM
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This sounds great Brian....... One thing valuable about the past is that it can help us understand how it brought us to where we are today. That self-understanding is priceless..... Focusing on the present is where to start though and only look back when you need that self-understanding.
So at the end of the session you liked how she sort of took care of you. That's nice! Sometimes we just need that!
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Oct 02, 2008, 10:40 AM
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 What a wonderful feelling. I'm so glad it went well.
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Oct 02, 2008, 05:15 PM
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Thats what some would call a rewarding experience. You were rewarded with a warm fuzzy feeling for not having to think and take responsiblity/ decisions for yourself. Is that helpful to you?
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Oct 02, 2008, 09:56 PM
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Brian, I am happy you found someone you feel is a good fit. I have read about your past experience with that T and I am sorry she terminated you. So are you just going to this T alone or is your wife comming as well?
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Oct 02, 2008, 10:05 PM
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Sounds really promising Brian. Funny......how a simple thing like offering an appt. can make a difference. Don't know why, but it does. Glad you left feeling "fuzzy"
tulips 
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Oct 04, 2008, 08:02 AM
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That's great Brian. I am so glad you found someone that you feel comfortable with. What a great feeling to be asked to come back the next week. BB
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Oct 04, 2008, 08:08 AM
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Brian, it is so good to hear that you feel good about your new therapist. She sounds really wonderful, the way you describe her and how your session went. I felt safe and cozy reading it. I'm so happy for you!
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Oct 04, 2008, 12:07 PM
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It's great that you have some feelings of comfort based on the first session. |
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Oct 04, 2008, 03:32 PM
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((((Brian))))
Golden!!!! Peace, night xoxo |
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