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Posted by TamaraJ on July 15, 2005, at 12:38:22
Well, not sure what I am getting myself into, but I think it is worth a try. I spoke with her today, for about 20 minutes, and she sounds quite nice and like she has a reasonable approach. She will likely only be able to see me 3 or 4 times before she leaves on holidays the first week of August, so we will only get through the intake part of the therapy before she goes. I am a little afraid. Haven't really done therapy before, except a few sessions to deal with a work related issue that had many of us in the office at our wits end. So, this is a big step for me. I am not the best at opening up, and tend to keep so much to myself and deal with it in my own way. I know there are things that I don't want to, and won't, talk about. Some things I have dealt with and moved on from, and are no longer issues. Anwyway, I am quite looking forward to it (I think :-)).
Posted by Daisym on July 15, 2005, at 13:06:10
In reply to Found a EMDR therapist and start next week - EEKS, posted by TamaraJ on July 15, 2005, at 12:38:22
Good Luck. I think you are very brave taking this step. It is hard to meet someone new but it sounds like she spent some time with you and you have a good feeling about this.
I think you might want to keep an open mind about what you will talk about. I never, ever planned to talk about my childhood when I started and look where I am now! Things come out when you feel safe.
Let us know how it goes.
Daisy
Posted by Dinah on July 15, 2005, at 17:17:09
In reply to Found a EMDR therapist and start next week - EEKS, posted by TamaraJ on July 15, 2005, at 12:38:22
It sounds exciting!
And it's your therapy, as my therapist is fond of saying. You can focus where you think the problems are.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes?
Posted by TamaraJ on July 15, 2005, at 22:04:37
In reply to Re: Found a EMDR therapist and start next week - EEKS » TamaraJ, posted by Daisym on July 15, 2005, at 13:06:10
Thanks, Daisy. I am eager to meet her. She seemed very nice and understanding on the phone, so my first impression, although not face to face, is a good one. I feel like this is a step in the right direction. And, who knows, maybe I will surprise myself and open up more than I am used to doing.
Take care,
Tamara
> Good Luck. I think you are very brave taking this step. It is hard to meet someone new but it sounds like she spent some time with you and you have a good feeling about this.
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> I think you might want to keep an open mind about what you will talk about. I never, ever planned to talk about my childhood when I started and look where I am now! Things come out when you feel safe.
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> Let us know how it goes.
> Daisy
Posted by TamaraJ on July 15, 2005, at 22:07:13
In reply to Re: Found a EMDR therapist and start next week - E » TamaraJ, posted by Dinah on July 15, 2005, at 17:17:09
Thanks, Dinah. I am excited (and nervous) about it! I like the idea that I can focus where I think the problems are. There are some immediate things that I need to address, so I think that is what drew me to EMDR.
I will do my best to let you know how it goes.
Tamara
> It sounds exciting!
>
> And it's your therapy, as my therapist is fond of saying. You can focus where you think the problems are.
>
> Good luck, and let us know how it goes?
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