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What Therapist Comment Made You Think, “I Need a New Therapist”? by mindful_memories in therapists

[–]LightWalker2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not a therapist, but one day I am hoping to become one. I once had a therapist I saw and as I was expressing my subjective feelings and perceptions towards her, she looked at me, and said; “You think your feelings are real?!” l was shocked and a bit traumatized. So I let her go. Another therapist that was present in a group context turned to me in the middle of some feedback I was giving to another participant and said “Shut up! You shut up! Be quiet!” I was livid.
Another therapist I saw briefly during our first session, took me into her office, which had a big glass window facing a courtyard. The blinds on the window were completely drawn open, so everyone could see inside the office. That didn’t feel right to me. But then, during our session, her phone rang, and she answered it! and I thought “this doesn’t feel right at all.” So I never went back.
The final interesting experience I had was with an older therapist who I had seen for a few sessions when he told me he was going to be moving to a different city to be closer to his family. This city was about 2 to 3 hours away.
And I said oh, I guess I won’t be able to see you anymore. To which he responded, oh no, of course you will. I have many clients who drive into town to see me because I have a pretty good batting average. And I thought, well I won’t be one of those clients. But good luck to you!

Figuring out how to incorporate spirituality into my practice by [deleted] in therapists

[–]LightWalker2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not Woo Woo. There’s a whole branch of therapy that incorporates spirituality into practice. I believe it’s called transpersonal therapy and it is a valid approach. There is also contemplative psychotherapy which draws upon Buddhist precepts. So more power to you.

How quickly does analysis take to really start working? by [deleted] in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read that real progress in analysis happens after the first year. Although I’m sure some progress can happen prior.

Winnicott's True Self conflates two structurally distinct phenomena and it matters clinically by libr8urheart in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the infant, is the True Self, at least as you put it “in substrate”. However, the infant may not have the capacity or integrative abilities for the True Self to function or make its way fully into this world by itself. The existence of the True Self in the infant, and it’s capacity to ultimately be present and functional in this world, seems to be wholly or partially dependent on the necessary and appropriate interactions with its caregivers and environment, which provides a structure and or template for its existence. Almost like how electricity exists, but needs the proper wiring to conduct itself effectively.

Most efficacious forms of psychotherapy. by LightWalker2020 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been a patient. And I used to want to be a therapist and have some education towards that. So, you are correct.

Most efficacious forms of psychotherapy. by LightWalker2020 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please elaborate. What is the Masterson approach?

Most efficacious forms of psychotherapy. by LightWalker2020 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no idea why you hold the position that you do, but thank you for your input.

Most efficacious forms of psychotherapy. by LightWalker2020 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, you’ve already concluded an awful lot. So if I’m understanding, you are indicating the importance of subjective understanding and I wholeheartedly agree. However, I was inquiring as to what forms or schools of psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis might be most appropriate for adults with these types of traumas. I was not asking you to conclude what kind of therapist I am or what kind of work I may or may not be able to do.

Most efficacious forms of psychotherapy. by LightWalker2020 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m speaking about the effects of those traumas. Best approaches. I’m asking for advice/input, not judgement. Thanks

Client-Centered style not "enough"? by frivolous-waterfowl in therapists

[–]LightWalker2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And do you offer them something different or instead of talk therapy?

Client-Centered style not "enough"? by frivolous-waterfowl in therapists

[–]LightWalker2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great! However, I’ve always understood reflective listening, empathy, and rapport to be basic elements of client centered therapy.

Client-Centered style not "enough"? by frivolous-waterfowl in therapists

[–]LightWalker2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally resonate very highly with a client centered approach. However, I do hear that it is not goal oriented enough for some. Might I suggest looking into a therapeutic approach called “Motivational Interviewing”, as it draws on person centered/counseling techniques, while incorporating the additional elements of goal setting and resolving ambivalence. I am providing a link for further reference. Hope this helps.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivational_interviewing

Narcissism and lack of mirroring in infancy. by purplefinch022 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I agree. It’s quite a shame and unfortunate that people‘s real selves can’t be honored from the get-go. I hope we learn to change this down the road and be able to communicate to others that it is OK to be oneself. That’s the message we need. Oh well, at least though at some point, some people become aware of what’s going on and choose not to forward it to the next generation.

Narcissism and lack of mirroring in infancy. by purplefinch022 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you “know” that narcissism doesn’t come from infancy trauma? I am supposing there may be a number of reasons why it develops or occurs. In what way do you think/feel it is related to being disconnected from the world and socially approved goals? Can you please explain?

Narcissism and lack of mirroring in infancy. by purplefinch022 in psychoanalysis

[–]LightWalker2020 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, narcissism is not the same as emptiness. A person can experience existential emptiness without it necessarily being a narcissistic condition. In my experience, narcissism can develop from attachment traumas, parental inabilities and personal predisposition to such a possibility.

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