Posted by madeline on May 13, 2006, at 16:44:20
In reply to Re: Another Newbie, posted by Fall Girl on May 13, 2006, at 10:24:49
Sometimes the issue of termination comes up and it's just simply a sign of resistance in therapy.
The ole "This hurts too bad, so I think that I am going to stop coming" or "I hate my therapist he doesn't love me" or even the "I feel worse! Therapy is supposed to make me feel better" I've said all of those more than once.
My therapist and I have an agreement that there will be no termination until both parties agree it's time. Then we will start the termination phase of therapy.
A bit strange you ask? BOTH parties have to agree? Well, I trust my therapist enough to know when I am resisting and when I'm really ready to go. It's also nice because if HE thinks I'm ready and I don't, then I stay.
You should certainly talk to your therapist and see what he has to say about termination.
But, keep us posted.
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