I hope this is not all there is to therapy? Well, I started counseling and I've had at least...

People & Family > Social Websites & Apps

Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

I hope this is not all there is to therapy?

Well, I started counseling and I've had at least two sessions. So far the first one was better than the second one. I didn't really say much in the second one and this silence was interpreted by the counselor in a way I didn't think was accurate. We...

This is a truncated preview of the original post. Press here to view the full post.

Top | New | Old

Sequoia51 · 70-79, M

Therappy is about facing things (events, situations, relationships) and dealing with, hopefully overcoming, dealing with the effect they have had on us. Often this is accomplished through talking with another person. Some of us can accomplish the catharsis through writing. Much like physical therapy where we gently push against the limits of what hurts us, it takes time and effort to affect the change necessary for our healing. Forgiveness does not mean that you Forget the injury, but it will enable to take the focus off of the situations and the people who have harmed you. I will be praying for you and your recovery.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@Sequoia51 I mostly in grief counseling

Sequoia51 · 70-79, M

@Justmeraeagain Grief can be overwhelming. You have to deal with it, work your way through it, or it can cripple you.

Neoerectus · M

You may need to "shop around" for a therapist if this one isnt doing it for you.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@Neoerectus kind of hard to tell after two times

Neoerectus · M

@Justmeraeagain Sometimes that can be enough ... 😵‍💫

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@Neoerectus I'll give it a couple months, but if it doesn't get better I'm definitely going to stop.

fun4us2b · M

You get out what you put in...takes practice and a good knowledgable match is helpful

View 1 more replies »

fun4us2b · M

@Justmeraeagain You should feel like she's listening and understanding what's troubling you and what your goals are...that does take time. But you should feel like she is absorbing your situation and will be able to help...maybe you should have a list of questions ready next time - and what you think your expectations are so you will have more of an idea if you're on the same page...

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@fun4us2b that's a good idea
I'll see what she says or doesn't say next session

fun4us2b · M

@Justmeraeagain I hope it works out.

TheDeathOCuHullainn

Counsellors do not give advice per se. They help you find your own solutions

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@TheDeathOCuHullainn she told me some goofy story about her own life, I really didn't find it very relatable so that's the thing that threw me the most

Add a comment...