Posted by Tabitha on August 23, 2005, at 13:13:31
In reply to Need and attachment, posted by Dinah on August 21, 2005, at 10:11:26
Dear Dinah, I went through some transitions in my therapy from feeling driven and need-based into something else. Here's the sequence I noticed..
1) felt a need to spew out all my problems and desperation every week. Never at a loss for a topic.
2) not so crisis-ridden anymore. Felt almost like I didn't belong in therapy, yet didn't feel "done" either. Often felt as if there was nothing to talk about. Felt less connected to my therapist during this period.
3) started talking more about goals, and practical functioning. It began to seem more engaging and important. This gradually started to feel a lot more significant and real than my former drama.
4) Still talking about goals, and also talking about small experiences of growth that I notice. This is really rewarding! I feel more connected to my therapist than I have in a long time.
Looking back, I don't miss the drama at all.
poster:Tabitha
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