Posted by fallsfall on July 1, 2003, at 16:46:13
In reply to Re: therapist on vacation » Dinah, posted by Penny on July 1, 2003, at 14:24:18
They say that therapist's vacations give us a chance to practice leave taking and termination. The first time my therapist went on vacation, I went into the hospital. Guess I had some work to do. After years of practice it is easier, and I don't set up sessions with other people. But she has never gone for more than a week.
It has been my experience that if I'm desperate enough that a substitute therapist will help. It helps to be desperate enough to be willing to tell them exactly what is going on and how you feel about it.
Therefore, it logically follows that therapists should never go on vacation.
Dinah, you should meet the other therapist - and then you know that there is someone to go to who you will recognize when he comes to get you in the waiting room. To me, it feels secure.
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