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I am new to therapy, just started beginning of January. I probably should've started like 13 years ago. It has been IMMENSELY helpful and I realize how crucial it is to my recovery. Needless to say, we have not even scratched the surface and I definitely don't feel that I have enough tools in my arsenal yet.
My therapist is leaving for three weeks during the third week of March. I just wanna be sure I am prepared for when she's gone. Anyone have any suggestions or techniques that have helped them? One friend on DS suggested a CBT workbook that sounds interesting, so I might try that. Any other ideas?
I'd really appreciate your help.
My therapist is leaving for three weeks during the third week of March. I just wanna be sure I am prepared for when she's gone. Anyone have any suggestions or techniques that have helped them? One friend on DS suggested a CBT workbook that sounds interesting, so I might try that. Any other ideas?
I'd really appreciate your help.
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as comfortable with someone else, but if you get desperate you could
ask. The CBT workbook sounds like a good idea too.
This can also be a great opportunity for you to put to use some of the tools that you've gained from therapy already. You can also see what areas you still need work on. It's a difficult way to get feedback, but it will definitely let you see what is working and what is not.
And you can come here ;-)
A workbook is a great idea to help you through the downtime between sessions. Any hobbies you might participate in too?
How often do you see your therapist? Between now and your next visit you could make a list of things you might like to do to keep yourself busy, and not in a rut while she is away and unavailable. You have options, and you also have time to make these things work!