| Subject: Re: I went to group therapy yesterday for the first time |
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Date Posted: 15:21:44 11/05/04 Fri
In reply to:
Becky
's message, "Re: I went to group therapy yesterday for the first time" on 15:16:13 11/05/04 Fri
>>>My counselor suggested it and I said hey why not. So
>>>I went. Pleasantly surprised. I was really scared
>>>and very reluctant but I'm glad I went.
>>>
>>>They took GREAT care in preparing the environment,
>>>picking the therapists, screening the people (so that
>>>we would all be at the same level and someone who
>>>really needed a lot of help would go see someone
>>>else), and making rules so that it feels very
>>>comfortable to be there. Like if you're going to
>miss
>>>a meeting you have to call in advance and say why.
>If
>>>you feel like there's something in the group that is
>>>at all triggering you have to speak up so that it
>>>doesn't happen. The group one person over their
>limit
>>>so there's 9 of us, but that's still sooo so small.
>>>The girls are so sweet and so so SOOOO smart, and the
>>>therapist makes sure everyone's engaged so that no
>one
>>>feels left out. If it looks like someone needs a
>>>little extra minute or two after the session she
>stays
>>>and talks to them too. You know how sometimes people
>>>who don't know any better do or say something to you
>>>that just triggers some ugly emotion? Well that
>>>doesn't happen there because it's just so well
>>>prepared and they're so well trained.
>>>
>>>I'll be going every thursday night ^_^. Just wanted
>>>to share the good news.
>>>-Kara
>>
>>
>>Good job Kara. We are all proud of you.
>
>Thats so cool! I am so happy for you, we haven't
>talked much lately, but anyway Way To Go :o)
>Take care
>Becky
kara- that's awesome! i'm in a similar situation, a little different because it's partial hospitalization, but the same in respects to group therapy...i'm in about 5 group therapy classes a day, and it's so so helpful! just learning about other peoples situations can simultaneously help you come to terms with your own....another reason why it's so good to come here as well-- keep up the good work! sounds like it's really helping you =)
be well
~jane~
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