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I don't want to do therapy anymore
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<blockquote data-quote="BestICan" data-source="post: 224234" data-attributes="member: 3413"><p>I agree with KLMNO. I've tried on a few therapists in my day and discarded a few like ill-fitting clothes. There are therapists out there who don't want to hear you recap your week, will tell you to move on to a more productive conversation. The therapist I currently have is a true FAMILY therapist and has done good work with both me and difficult child. (This is mostly because many of my issues are due to difficult child's issues and the family dynamics around that.) </p><p></p><p>I think it's reasonable to appraoch a first session almost like it's a job interview. I think it's reasonable to ask a therapist what a typical session would be like, do they take a "recap your week" approach or a "how do you feel about that?" approach, or a "here's a strategy" approach. Obviously you'll find a mixture of all of the above but you'll get a feel for them if you ask. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry you're feeling so discouraged. You sound so down that my gut tells me you shouldn't drop therapy altogether but maybe you should "go shopping" for a new therapist. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BestICan, post: 224234, member: 3413"] I agree with KLMNO. I've tried on a few therapists in my day and discarded a few like ill-fitting clothes. There are therapists out there who don't want to hear you recap your week, will tell you to move on to a more productive conversation. The therapist I currently have is a true FAMILY therapist and has done good work with both me and difficult child. (This is mostly because many of my issues are due to difficult child's issues and the family dynamics around that.) I think it's reasonable to appraoch a first session almost like it's a job interview. I think it's reasonable to ask a therapist what a typical session would be like, do they take a "recap your week" approach or a "how do you feel about that?" approach, or a "here's a strategy" approach. Obviously you'll find a mixture of all of the above but you'll get a feel for them if you ask. I'm sorry you're feeling so discouraged. You sound so down that my gut tells me you shouldn't drop therapy altogether but maybe you should "go shopping" for a new therapist. Best of luck! [/QUOTE]
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