Posted by happykat on December 20, 2006, at 21:55:17
In reply to Re: 2 Therapists At Same Time » happykat, posted by Dinah on December 20, 2006, at 13:47:37
Dinah,
Thanks for your post. That would drive me up a wall if my therapist was constantly going out of town.
Also, I never stopped to consider how disconcerting it might be if both therapists have differing viewpoints and thoughts about how I should approach my problems.
>>>Is there any particular reason you're wanting to do this at this point?
Between overidealizing my regular therapist and the infantile fantasy of wanting her to be my mother I find myself feeling empty. Of wanting more from her in the way of analysis, guidance, feedback. I feel like there is something missing. And maybe that is just part of the transference. I've always felt that something is missing in my relationship with my mother.
Ever since the transference surfaced I've been consumed with how psychotherapy works. I often wonder if I'd be better off with a traditional psychoanalyst, yet I'm torn because of my attachment to my regular therapist. I can't imagine therapy without her. I feel like a five year old going through separation anxiety whenever I can't see her for an extended period of time. I have been astounded and humbled by this experience.
I went to see the new therapist for the 2nd time this afternoon and told her about my regular therapist and she engaged me in a lively discussion about transference. She suggested I keep seeing the regular t for bodywork sessions only and just keep a mental note of the transference that comes up and discuss it with her.(the new t) She said working through the transference will afford me the opportunity to heal my past relationship with my mom.
Maybe I'm just seeking the impossible. A therapist who has all the answers.
Regards,
happykat
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