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Old Jan 26, 2009, 10:08 PM
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T and I are working in uncharted waters so she suggested that I come in twice a week for a while. She's encouraged me to start reading "The Courage to Heal" and doesn't want me to go a week in between appointments because of the stuff it will bring up. I'm thrilled to be going 2x/week. A week does seem like a long time in between sessions. I saw her today and I'll see her again Thursday. Then in February we'll start doing Tuesday/Friday sessions. Now I feel like I can really dig in on these issues. I'm so glad that T is a thoughtful person and enjoys working with me.
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Old Jan 27, 2009, 12:14 AM
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This is great to hear. You made a good choice, I think.
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Old Jan 27, 2009, 12:29 AM
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I'm so glad that you're feeling validated and heard in therapy.
I bought the book, The Courage to Heal and the workbook, as well.
I have read some, but have to take it slow..... due to the nature of the content and how it affects me.
Warm thoughts,
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Old Jan 27, 2009, 05:33 AM
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I'm so happy for you that you're going to 2/week! It sounds like you and T are both looking forward to it.

Going to 2/week has made such a difference for me. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. She suggested it early in therapy but I wasn't able to afford it for a year and a half. It's feels so good to know there are only a few days until the next session. It feels easier to talk about some things, knowing that it won't be a whole week before those things can be talked about more or the reaction to talking about them can be talked about.

Even at the slow pace I go, going twice a week makes therapy feel more like a part of my everyday life and things stay in/on my mind to continue exploring. Also good for times like recently when I fall apart because I don't have to suffer so long

I had to go back to once a week during the holidays because her schedule was so limited and I couldn't get time off work to fit in the 2nd session, and it was not good. I don't know now how I ever tolerated just once a week!
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Old Jan 27, 2009, 07:22 AM
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That is awesome!! 2x a week made a huge difference for me...I wasn't scared to open up and talk about things, because I knew I'd be back there soon and woudn't be left alone for too long with whatever came up. Plus, 2x a week did A LOT for helping me hold on to the connection between me and T, and to believe it was real, even between appointments.

I'm happy for you that you were able to make this change

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Old Jan 27, 2009, 09:40 AM
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Internettie,

I'm glad your t offered you this extra support. That's great! At one time, I bought the Courage to Heal book and began reading it. At the time, it was early in my treatment, and I found it to be too triggering. But you've got the extra session per week to help you process it, so you'll probably do fine. Just be aware of your level of discomfort as you work through the book and take breaks at times if you find it stirs up too much too soon.
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Old Jan 27, 2009, 11:59 AM
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Thank you all for the support and encouragement. Seeing T 2x/week is definitely going to make a difference.

I read the 1st chapter of The Courage to Heal last night and did the writing exercise. I did find that I had to stop at points to clear my head. I've read the book before, just zoomed through it and got nothing out of it. I'm determined to let it help me to heal this time.

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"What is Real? asked the Velveteen Rabbit one day.

"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."

"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.

"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."

-The Velveteen Rabbit by Marjorie Williams
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Old Jan 27, 2009, 01:00 PM
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That's cool that you get to see her twice a week
It should really help.
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