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Awkward Rescheduling

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It seems unrealistic that she couldn't at least brainstorm options to get him out of the house here and there for a client. He can go to a park, go fishing, go anywhere for an hour a week surely. But that is on her to brainstorm these ideas to create an environment that makes you comfortable. I am so sorry this is happening x
 
Thanks so much for being understanding. She just has to understand that while it may not feel different to her-- she feels equally eager to talk to me (that's what she said) and it will be private (she assures me)-- that it feels different to me, and that it was very sudden. I hope she'll realize it.
 
Sorry to hear the difficult time you are having with your T and an appointment time. I think you have been fair in your replies. In my opinion she should never had told you the reason why she needed to change the appointment! I would hope she would have a private area that is away from anyone else in the house. I am also surprised she told you the guest was going to be there for another two weeks!! She is giving out too much personal information in my eyes.
I hope you can get it sorted and have a session with her and feel comfortable :)
 
He's moving in indefinitely now.

I'm so tired and burnt out I really just want some peace for a while, a much longer term issue than this complication today. And home at the moment is so loud and contentious and I'm so tired from life I can hardly fathom how to overcome it. That one night away, alone, was like a tiny oasis in a vast desert and coming home to this stupid snafu is frustrating.

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The difficult thing about having a real relationship with our T is that real life happens to them too. You've had a level of contact, openness and relationship that is pretty unconventional - even in the context of "good enough" parenting - which means at times you know more than perhaps you'd want to, and more really than would normally be the case. Which is fine, but you then need to be able to cope with the information you have.

In any other T relationship she would likely ask to move your appointment for personal reasons, and not tell you someone was moving in with her. Most folk might have grumbled a bit and changed their time, or not and have got on with things. I doubt very much you'd have been happy with this, my sense is you would have complained at her lack of openness and how she isn't valuing your relationship by moving your appointment, not explaining why etc. in short, I don't see how she can win with you.

She works out of home, she's assured you of your privacy, she's told you more of what's happening with her than most Ts would, she's said she's keen to talk to you about it - I don't know what else she's supposed to do. Tell her relative they can't live with her because she has X client? Kick them out of the house when she's working with you? Not tell you what's happening in her life? Ask your permission to make life changes?

You're entitled to your feelings about what's happened, of course you are, but it sounds like "good enough" isn't really good enough for you. I get your disappointment at her changing your appointment time, and the feeling that she has someone else in her life that she needs to give time to and I know how hard it can be for us as clients to realise our Ts have people in real life but honestly I don't know what she's done wrong here or what else she could have done that would be ok with you.
 
I never said she did anything wrong, I'm talking about my feelings. And I haven't and wouldn't dream of asking her to do any of those things you thought up. There isn't always a perfect solution or answer, that's all. There isn't always a "win." What I've looked for from her since this happened was her understanding of how I feel and to work with me on how it feels to have these changes to what's customary for us. She brought all this up starting about 18 hours ago and in between working and being busy with family I've just needed some space and time to process it, which is why I came here.
 
I think that your therapist will want to do what is best for you. I don't know that it will be accommodating you by giving you the same level of privacy that you previously had.

Is there any way that you could get out of the house for an hour to do something fun or relaxing? It sounds like you really need a break.
 
This would make me feel bad, too. Like here I am discussing serious stuff and she is squeezing me in between haircuts and fun. That is just me.
 
I'm jumping on the top-much-info bandwagon. Waaaay too much info. But that's also part of why I will only see a therapist within the context of a professional clinic setting.
 
Hi Leah123, I'm sorry this has caused turmoil for you. Hopefully a lesson for the therapist with regards to appropriate self disclosure and professional relationships. Three years is a long time with one therapist, perhaps it's time to set some professional boundaries again.

It seems that what you heard (and felt)from your therapist is "getting a haircut with a friend is more important than you and by the way a friend of mine will be including him/herself in our conversations and that person will be here for 2 weeks and will take away some of my focus on you" (Personal)

An alternative way to view her comment might be:
"I feel we've known each other long enough for me to be honest with you, could we meet 30 minutes later than scheduled". (Professional)

In hindsight, had the therapist stated "I'm just running 30 minutes late, my apologies, will that still suit you or would you prefer to re-schedule" you may simply have had the session 30 minutes late.

Please take some time in the next session to re-visit the goals of this professional relationship. She is not there as your friend (in fact she can't be, or her objectivity will be affected), she is there as your guide, and your support. Discuss what you've achieved through this relationship in the last 3 years, and what are some fresh topics you might be able to address?

After 3 years it is probably timely to have a review anyway, so perhaps consider this time as a wonderful opportunity to discuss future sessions: what can be achieved, and some clarity around her role.
 
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