My first session

[blueangel371115]

I'm starting trauma therapy Tuesday ( I had a therapist before but he wasn't specialized). Any tips? What should I say? Do I request EMDR, or do they? I'm nervous. TIA

 

[Deleted member 37474]

I wish I would have mentioned emdr in my therapy sign up because 10 weeks with cbt, my therapist switches me to an emdr T. I feel like I wasted time and money.

 

[blueangel371115]

Wow, that's terrible. This lady says it right upfront that she does it. I'm just not sure where to start. Mine is fairly complex.

 

[Deleted member 37474]

Wow, that's terrible. This lady says it right upfront that she does it. I'm just not sure wher...

I would let T take the lead! She will get your history first. That takes a few sessions.

 

[blueangel371115]

That was my thought. I was going to start with the first ocurance of abuse and work my way back. But I'm nervous.

 

[Deleted member 37474]

That was my thought. I was going to start with the first ocurance of abuse and work my way back...

It will be terrifying. It always is. I am already starting to feel the anxiety about next Wednesday. Bring a comfort item.

 

[Crow]

My trauma specialist didn't want to discuss trauma for quite a while. I finally asked her why but wish I'd done it a lot sooner. Ask your new T how she structures treatment. Might avoid frustration and relieve some apprehension. Good luck!