Hi Guest,
Without altering a word, I ditto your post regarding therapists. You eloquently captured my exact sentiments. Thank you.
Although, I might add:
I now understand how important it is for someone new to therapy to have some prior insight into how the process works. Hard to believe but...I didn't know it was unusual to come home from a session feeling badly about myself. I thought this was how I would find my way through. I spent years trying to heal the complex wounds derived from a greater struggle than I started with.
After my traumatizing experience, I went a few years without therapy. I now come home from a session feeling renewed and liberated. I'm still the same person and my history is the same, but a wonderful therapist should always feel therapeutic.
If I had initially found and understood the right research, like Grace Unfolding, I might have had the necessary insight. One should feel inquisitive about yourself and your own life enhancement without ever feeling shamed about who you are; especially when trying to find our best.
I no longer blame myself or the other therapist, but I am greatly saddened when I think of the time and energy wasted. Today, I choose to always remain privy to my lessons and use them wisely in my new choices and my growth. Today, nothing has been wasted because I found what I needed and, I guess, this was how I needed to get here. And....
Dr G,
You've earned my respect and gratitude. (Not an easy task) It's refreshing to be surrounded by an honorable, caring professional. Your pride and dedication is obvious. I especially appreciate your willingness to voice and uphold the integrity of your profession and professional collegues. This is humanism in its purist form. Thank you for watching over all of us.
BJ
