Posted by fallsfall on January 9, 2006, at 18:17:30
In reply to Re: My Comfort Book trigger » daisym, posted by littleone on January 9, 2006, at 15:30:05
I think that GG is right - if you ask him for a fill-in therapist, he should give you a name. My therapists leave someone else "on call" for them. If your therapist doesn't do this for his whole practice, maybe he can do it for just you. I used to be in a therapy group, so in essence I had another therapist who knew me. I would schedule regular sessions with her when my therapist was on vacation.
I also try to schedule other kinds of appointments when my therapist is gone. Like I always schedule a pdoc appointment during his vacation. That way I know that SOMEONE will be available to listen to me if I need to talk. I have also made appointments with other professionals during his vacations: I have someone who helps with my finances, or you could get your hair cut, or a massage, or see your lawyer, or have your annual physical with your GP. Anything where the person you are going to see will be expecting to help you with something. Go get your taxes done? It helps me to know that I can count on having someone's attention and help.
And post often. We know how hard it is. How long will he be gone?
And, of course, you can come to Camp Comfort. It is beautiful in the winter. Do you ski, or ice skate? We can build a snowman or make snow angels, too. Or sit by the fire and toast marshmallows.
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