Posted by jane d on January 28, 2009, at 18:26:37
In reply to Re: Least favorite words/phrases from therapists., posted by Dinah on January 27, 2009, at 16:26:32
I'd like to add my vote for "Thank you for sharing that" or any variation thereof. There often seems to be an unspoken part 2 of "and we're never going to talk about THAT again" just as there would be if it was said outside the therapy setting.
I also dislike that "unfortunately we have to stop" line. I think the fact that it is always said exactly the same way is what bothers me about it. Of course you have to stop, and somebody has to call time, but I end up feeling I was having a delusion of having a discussion with someone and am now suddenly facing a machine.
And last but not least - dead silence.
Jane
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