Posted by fallsfall on July 10, 2003, at 15:49:15
In reply to Male therapist, posted by Penny on July 10, 2003, at 14:42:26
I'm glad that you saw the substitute and that it was OK.
I just switched to a male therapist and I know it will be an adjustment. 8 years ago my female therapist and I had to talk about the "S" topic. Actually, it started in the hospital and it was literally 4 days before I could say the "S" word. It has taken a lot of work, but now I can say meaningful things about "S". Enter male therapist. When I was going through my history I, again, needed that word. I've decided that it is a normal part of every body else's life, so I just pretended that it was normal for me. This guy never smiles, never shows any emotion. When I was talking about the "S" (and an action that took a lot of courage) he looked impressed. So, I think it went OK and I intend to barrel on through.
But if I hadn't decided beforehand that I had to just spit it all out... Plus, I've already learned once to talk about it - and it didn't kill me. What's one more?
I've also talked to substitute therapists, and I've found they've done surprisingly well. I don't assume that they know anything, so I have to be more specific about background. But they have been able to calm me down and give me some insight.
When is your therapist back?
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